Composition, dry reagent, and method for preserving composition
A trehalose and water-based composition stabilizes reactive components in dry reagents, addressing enzyme deterioration and maintaining activity for slide-type dry chemistry applications, enhancing storage stability and usability.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- PCT/JP2025/010447
- Authority / Receiving Office
- WO · WO
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2024-03-28
- Filing Date
- 2025-03-18
- Publication Date
- 2025-10-02
AI Technical Summary
Existing dry reagents for clinical testing and biochemical research face challenges in maintaining enzyme activity and stability due to enzyme deterioration, especially when moisture is present, which affects their performance and usability, particularly in slide-type dry chemistry technology.
A composition comprising trehalose and water in specific ratios (0.2% to 90% by weight of trehalose and 1% to 30% by weight of water) that stabilizes reactive components, allowing storage at room temperature and maintaining enzyme activity by preventing structural reorganization during drying.
The composition achieves excellent storage stability with minimal enzyme activity loss, enabling use in slide-reagent-type dry chemistry techniques and point-of-care testing at room temperature.