Defensins, a class of peptides produced by the human skin, have long been known for their antimicrobial properties. But so far, the cost of manufacturing has been an impediment to their use as therapeutics. Planton...

Planton GmbH Kiel, Germany Technology: Planton expression system Disease focus: Infectious diseases Clinical status: Preclinical Founded: 2001 by Michael Kleine and three undisclosed scientists University collaborators: University of Kiel Corporate partners: Henkel KGaA Number of...