Yes.
Yes.
manual defrost freezer is definitely not required. standard frost free freezer never gets above freezing and there has been no evidence of increased degradation in them. As always though, the colder the better but it a very small difference.
Good question. I imagine just keep the lyophilized vials in a cool dark place the best you can and accept some level of degradation unless you have a vehicle and a way to run a small 12v freezer?
From what I have read lyophilized peps (powder) will last for months stored in a room temperature, dark place with minimal loss. If you are traveling, just take what you will need out of the freezer and throw it in your bag.
Depending upon the country that you wish to travel to; it would be in your best interest to reconstitute and then take it with you. Yes your peptides will probably deteriorate but at least you will still have it with you during your trip!
Thank you - I will keep this in mind.
