Mercury Bio has developed a proprietary chimeric extracellular vesicle (yEV™) platform that delivers ribonucleic acid and small-molecule drugs to specific cells, enhancing drug potency while minimizing side effects. This technology addresses the challenge of effective therapeutic delivery by enabling targeted treatment of viral diseases, cancer, and inflammatory conditions without triggering an immune response.
Funding
$4.3M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Medical device manufacturers face challenges in achieving optimal osseointegration and biocompatibility of their implants, often relying on conventional abrasive methods that can leave behind undesirable residue. Traditional materials may also lack the specific resorption rates needed for certain bone filler applications.
Solution
Himed provides medical-grade calcium phosphate biomaterials, including hydroxyapatite (HA) and beta-tricalcium phosphate (b-TCP), in various forms such as powders, coatings, granules, and custom shapes, designed to enhance osseoconductivity and biocompatibility. Their MATRIX HA® coating, applied via plasma spray, improves implant performance for dental, orthopedic, and spinal applications. Himed's MCD Apatitic Abrasive offers a biocompatible alternative to conventional grit blasting, creating uniform micro-porosity without leaving residual contaminants.
Target Audience
Himed's primary customers are medical device manufacturers in the dental, orthopedic, and spinal implant industries, as well as universities and research labs.
Features
- MATRIX HA® coating: Air plasma-applied, textured hydroxyapatite coating for titanium and titanium-alloy implants, enhancing osseointegration.
- MCD Apatitic Abrasive: A resorbable blast media for creating uniform micro-porosity on titanium, titanium alloy, and PEEK surfaces without leaving residual abrasive.
- Hydroxyapatite Powders: Available in a wide variety of powder sizes with varying surface morphology.
- Calcium Phosphate Discs: Enamel-like hydroxyapatite (HA) discs used by universities and research labs.
- Custom Hydroxyapatite Forms & Blocks: Structurally sound biocompatible HA forms cast into final shapes to avoid additional milling steps.
- R&D Services: Bioceramics Center of Excellence™ for research and development.