Utilium disrupts bacterial biofilms using a naturally derived signal from upcycled seafood waste. This signal disperses the biofilm's protective matrix, making bacteria vulnerable to treatment and offering a sustainable solution for healthcare, marine, and industrial applications.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
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Problem
Bacterial biofilms form protective layers that render them up to 1,000 times more resistant to antibiotics and disinfectants, posing significant challenges in healthcare, marine, and industrial applications. Current control methods are often limited in efficacy and sustainability.
Solution
Utilium leverages a naturally occurring signal, upcycled from seafood waste, to disrupt and disperse bacterial biofilms. This signal triggers the dispersal of the biofilm's protective matrix, exposing the bacteria within and making them vulnerable to treatment. This approach offers a more sustainable and effective method for biofilm control across various sectors. By targeting the biofilm structure itself, Utilium facilitates enhanced treatment outcomes and preventative measures against biofilm-related issues.
Target Audience
Primary customers include healthcare providers managing chronic infections, marine industries seeking antifouling solutions, and industrial sectors dealing with biofilm contamination in water systems and equipment.
Features
- Bioactive molecules derived from upcycled seafood waste.
- Signal-induced biofilm dispersal mechanism.
- Application in healthcare for chronic wound and medical device infections.
- Utility in marine environments for antifouling applications.
- Industrial applications for pipe and equipment fouling control.
- Sustainable and circular economy-aligned solution.