This is why lyophilized (freeze-dried) powder is inherently more stable than a pre-mixed solution: removing water removes the hydrolysis substrate
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MPT is a regulated non-selective water and solute-passing protein complex whose molecular characterization remains elusive
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These unstable molecules can damage cellular structures, including those of immune cells