Our Mission
Microplastic Molecule
Plastipeutics is dedicated to protecting human health from the growing threat of microplastics. By harnessing the power of synthetic biology, we create innovative therapeutics that capture and aggregate microplastics in the gut, allowing the body to safely eliminate them. Our mission is to transform cutting-edge science into practical, life-changing solutions that reduce toxic burden, promote long-term wellness, and pave the way toward a healthier future in a world increasingly shaped by plastic
The Problem
As the use of plastic continues to rise, micro- and nanoplastic uptake by the human body is also increasing with exposure pathways ranked from least to greatest impact as dermal contact, inhalation, and ingestion respectively (Yee et al., 2021). Consequently, negative health side effects have been correlated with micro- and nanoplastic uptake such as inflammation, cancer, endocrine disorders, and other diseases (Yee et al., 2021). For a more comprehensive discussion please refer to the Human Practices page.
Intake
The therapeutic is taken orally, and makes its way to the stomach where it continues its journey through the digestive system.
In the stomach
When the therapeutic arrives in the stomach, the stomach bile will dissolve the outer shell of the therapeutic, exposing the E.Coli, and it will continue to the intestines.
In the Intestines
By the time the therapeutic arrives in the small intestines, it will be ready to bind the microplastics to it, effectively cleaning the intestines of microplastics.
Excretion
At this stage, the therapeutic will have microplastics bound to the E.Coli in it, so when the therapeutic is excreted, the microplastics will be excreted with it. This effectively rids your gut of the microplastics.
