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Research Article

Freeze‐Drying of Mannitol–Trehalose–Sodium Chloride‐Based Formulations: The Impact of Annealing on Dry Layer Resistance to Mass Transfer and Cake Structure

Xiaofeng Lu School of Pharmacy, University of Connecticut, 372 Fairfield Road, Storrs, Connecticut, 06269‐2092, USA; Chiron Corporation, Emeryville, CaliforniaUSA
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Michael J. Pikal School of Pharmacy, University of Connecticut, 372 Fairfield Road, Storrs, Connecticut, 06269‐2092, USA
Pages 85-95 | Received 02 Jan 2003, Accepted 14 Jun 2003, Published online: 02 Apr 2004

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