In this paper an HPLC stability-indicating assay was developed for the stability study of two short universal cancer peptides derived from telomerase (UCP2 and UCP4) used as vaccine. The optimum HPLC gradient conditions were determined for the identification on the chromatogram of the active pharmaceutical ingredients from the impurity products including isoAspUCP4. This HPLC method was validated as per the International Committee on Harmonization (ICH) Q2 (R1) guidelines. It was showed that this vaccine was physicochemical stable for 2 years when stored in borosilicate glass vials at −20 °C and no formation of isoAspUCP4, an inhibitor of the UCP4 immunogenicity was detected. In addition, it was stable for up to 10 h at 4 °C or room temperature after thawing the samples. As well, this present work was the first report including the lightness and chromaticity measurements in a peptide vaccine and therefore may be a guidance in stability studies.
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