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macro biologics
Large molecule biologics with
physical properties & functional activities
Macro biologics are large molecule biologics (aka "biological polymers") with both physical properties and functional activities. Composed of natural building blocks, such as amino acids or carbohydrates, they can assemble into multimeric structures providing materials that you can see and touch (or even throw against the wall). Importantly, they degrade back into their natural building blocks, which can be handled readily by the body or the environment.
Why macro biologics?
Nature uses macro biologics to build the world we see around us. Cellulose is the most abundant organic molecule on Earth and provides structure for trees, plants, and crops. Collagen is the most abundant mammalian protein and provides structure to the entire animal world, including us. For millennia, mankind has used natural macro biologics for food, clothing, packaging, and building materials to great benefit and little harm.
By contrast, for about one hundred years, we have used chemical polymers to significant benefit (e.g., light-weight packaging) and substantial unanticipated harm (e.g., pollution with microplastics and toxic chemical polymers).
Going forward, we see a paradigm shift. Mankind needs to address several very big problems, ranging from the relentless rise of antibiotic resistance to the vast pollution of our oceans and food chain with plastics and toxic chemical polymers. To us, the answer is clear and compelling -- macro biologics that provide beneficial physical properties and functional activities, while being safe for people and the environment. Macro is committed to helping bring about this paradigm shift. We are beginning with healthcare.
Powering products across industries for decades to come
Macro Biologics pledges its commitment to the highest standards of science, medicine, and business
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