Fraunhofer Institute for Molecular Biology and Applied Ecology IME
Your challenges
Companies in the bioeconomy are increasingly in need of molecular innovations for product development and optimisation. This applies in particular to the pharmaceutical and agricultural sectors, where new lead substances are constantly needed.
A major problem in this context is the lack of expertise in the development of bioresources outside the framework usually investigated. To date, only a small part of the global portfolio of bioresources has been investigated in detail. Animal venoms are a particularly attractive source of highly potent biomolecules, especially for pharmaceutical and agricultural applications. They contain unique, highly selective and biodegradable components with strong efficacy.
Our team is the only research group based in Germany with expertise in the translational development of animal toxins. We have developed a world-leading portfolio of systems biology and biotechnology methods to enable our partners to strategically exploit animal venom-based biomolecules.
