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Endotoxin and why it is a separate question from purity — what changed since posts 91–92

This is a continuation of a long topic, addressed by post number rather than by page. Start at post 1.

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l.aaltonenTL3Regular27 Jul 2026#91

Deamidation at asparagine and glutamine: adds 1 approximately. Frequently appears as a close-eluting pair. It is a chemical modification that occurs during storage.

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ca.vermeulenTL2 Moderator27 Jul 2026#92
e.mbeki, post #5: Residual solvents: traces of solvents used in purification. These are usually tested by gas chromatography, not by HPLC. A specification for residual solvents should be stated separately from the purity. Go to post

post #91 is right about the mechanism and I think understates the practical bit.

I disagree with the reply above, and I think the disagreement is substantive rather than terminological.

The distinction being drawn does not survive when you look at the published data for this specific question. I would be glad to be shown wrong on this, because the version I am arguing against is more convenient.

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