Nanjing Normal University and Bio-Synthetic Firm Beiliguan Partner to Advance Enzymatic Taurine Production Toward Commercialization
Zelixir
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(Synthetic Biology Network) On August 12, Zelixir, an AI + biomanufacturing company and a member unit of the association...Zelixir, andChangzhou Synthetic Biology Industry Research Institute of Nanjing Normal University, Synthetic Biology EnterprisesBillicrown BioOfficially signed the "Cooperation Framework Agreement on the Bioenzyme Taurine Preparation Project," the three parties will fully leverage their core advantages in technology research and development, industrial transformation, market channels, and other fields to jointly promote the industrialization process of bioenzyme taurine preparation technology.
Among them, Zelixir will undertake the research and development tasks of the core process of bio-enzymatic taurine, focusing its superior scientific research capabilities to overcome technical bottlenecks; the Changzhou Synthetic Biology Industry Research Institute of Nanjing Normal University will be responsible for pilot-scale amplification and technical validation to ensure scalable implementation of the results; while Beiligung Bio will concentrate on market research, channel building, and promotion, driving the product into key consumer areas such as functional beverages and health supplements.
Targeting the "Red Bull" Soul Component
The chemical name of taurine is 2-aminoethanesulfonic acid,It is a sulfur-containing non-protein amino acid.Widely AvailableIn human cell tissues, especially in the heart,The content is particularly high in excitable tissues such as the eyes, brain, and muscles.
The most familiar use is as a functionKey raw materials in fields such as energy drinks and health products, used forImprove the condition of fatigue and decreased exercise capacity after intense exercise.
In the early days, it was mainly extracted from bull bile, and its name also originated from this. Later, chemical synthesis became the mainstream process, while its biosynthesis method failed to be industrialized in the past due to low yield.
In 2023, synthetic biology company Conagen announced a collaboration with bio-based company Natáur LLC to commercially produce sustainableNaturally sourced taurine.
The company uses microbial fermentation to produce taurine, reducing carbon emissions by 10 times using sugar and other natural raw materials, and has secured $200,000 in funding from TEDCO's social impact fund in the United States.
Source: Zelixir Bureau
(Synthetic Biology Network) On August 12, Zelixir, an AI + biomanufacturing company and a member unit of the association...Zelixir, andChangzhou Synthetic Biology Industry Research Institute of Nanjing Normal University, Synthetic Biology EnterprisesBillicrown BioOfficially signed the "Cooperation Framework Agreement on the Bioenzyme Taurine Preparation Project," the three parties will fully leverage their core advantages in technology research and development, industrial transformation, market channels, and other fields to jointly promote the industrialization process of bioenzyme taurine preparation technology.
Among them, Zelixir will undertake the research and development tasks of the core process of bio-enzymatic taurine, focusing its superior scientific research capabilities to overcome technical bottlenecks; the Changzhou Synthetic Biology Industry Research Institute of Nanjing Normal University will be responsible for pilot-scale amplification and technical validation to ensure scalable implementation of the results; while Beiligung Bio will concentrate on market research, channel building, and promotion, driving the product into key consumer areas such as functional beverages and health supplements.
The company uses microbial fermentation to produce taurine, reducing carbon emissions by 10 times using sugar and other natural raw materials, and has secured $200,000 in funding from TEDCO's social impact fund in the United States.
Source: Zelixir Bureau
