Utilizing Novel Peptides and Extracellular Vesicles in Therapeutics, Cosmeceuticals, and Food Preservation

Objective:

  • Developing novel peptides for enhanced treatment of diabetic foot ulcers (DFU)
  • Incorporating extracellular vesicles (EVs) into personal care products
  • Utilizing peptides to increase shelf life in food preservation

Project overview

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Lead peptide-Broad-spectrum bacteria killing potency

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Lead peptide–Prevention of AMR

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Extracellular vesicles– Wound healing

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Extracellular vesicles– Antioxidation

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Goal:

  • Peptide-based therapeutics for DFU
  • Extracellular vesicles in cosmeceutical applications
  • Peptide-enhanced food preservation studies