Osel - MucoCept Technology Platform

Most viruses enter the body via mucosal surfaces. The natural microbiota at these sites, may neutralize some viral particles before infection of the host can occur. Using a proprietary technology, MucoCept harnesses the human microbiome and enhances it to further virus neutralization. In the current MucoCept platform technology, we have modified a commensal Lactobacillus to express a potent inhibitor of Human Immunodeficiency Virus type 1 (HIV-1). Proof of concept has been demonstrated in an animal model.