NATURE HAS THE ANSWER
Arctic species evolved, adapted, and thrived.
The Inspiration
The Problem
The unbearable reality is that not everyone can wait until a donor is available. The WHO estimated approximately 9 millions lives are lost due to heart failure globally in 2019 and only 3.5% of patients will successfully receive organ trasplantation in time.
1.Freezing Kills
When cells, tissues, or organs undergo freezing and subsequent thawing, they often sustain harm or parish due to ice formation.
2.Short Shelf-life
Patients cannot receive high quality organs in time, leading to high rejection rates, and a shortage of organs.
3.Lacking Advancement
The cryobiology field needs recognition and support to achieve significant breakthroughs translatable in modern medicine.
The Solution
ucy Biotech's technological emphasis lies in designing and producing modified antifreeze proteins intended to protect cells, tissues, and organs during prolonged freeze-thaw preservation.
1.Reduced Damage
Shielding the cell from structural damage from freeze-thaw cycles.
2.Protein Engineering
The modified proteins cross the membrane barrier efficiently.
3.Enhanced Preservation
Low temperatures slows the metabolism and prolong the storage of organs.