Challenge Discussed : Microbiome technologies have been increasingly leading several industry transformations and 2019 will witness many new developments in this space. Frost & Sullivan believes that the growing research across microbiome science will deeply impact several industry sectors in the coming years.
Speaker : Vandana Iyer
Key Takeaways :
What is the direct impact on the pharmaceutical sector?
1. OTC probiotics - gut health –for while
2. Novel microbiome-based therapies for gastrointestinal disorders are likely to emerge this year
3. There’s a close competition between Seres Therapeutics and Rebiotix, as both advance their phase III orphan drug candidates for the prevention of clostridium difficile infection (CDI). Industry experts are sure to watch this space closely for any upcoming regulatory approvals.
4. Interestingly, genetic engineering platforms have caught up with skin microbiomics. Azitra is one of the niche players that is not only looking at leveraging skin microbes and active microbial derivatives to enhance skin health, but also looking to engineer commensal bacteria to express therapeutic proteins.
Moving on to the skin care industry…
1. Whoever said that beauty was skin deep was not completely wrong, because science reveals that skin health can be altered by the composition of tiny micro-organisms that are present on the surface on the skin. There are several emerging personal care companies that are leveraging microbiome science to make groundbreaking new personal care formulations - defy aging, while also improving skin moisture control. Emerging European start-ups, such as Gallinée, are sure to be growing competitors for the long established luxury cosmetic brands.
2. You’ll be pleasantly surprised to know that the use of oral microbiome-supplements can also enhance skin health. The microbes are surely going to help redefine skincare by shifting the spotlight towards overall skin health.
What about Microbes in the F&B space?
1. Consumers are also increasingly aware about the rising importance of microbiome in human health and wellness, so, it is not surprising that there is a growing demand for healthy F&B products.
2. Ganeden’s BC30 strain has been used in a wide range of sweet and savoury packaged food products, as well as in several hot and cold beverages.
3. Recent research has revealed that the microbiome story also impacts mental health. Interestingly, there’s data that shows that non-live, probiotic-derived ingredients can also provide health benefits.
4. Thus, microbiome-derived ingredients are poised to completely transform human wellness, much beyond the traditional digestive health space.
Finally, How will microbes influence indoor air environment?
1. The most recent sector to get impacted by the microbiome wave has been the indoor air environment industry.
2. Emerging industry participants such as BetterAir are looking to infuse indoor air environment with a healthy population of microbes to reduce the risk of asthma and allergic diseases.
3. This trend is likely to have a greater penetration in the next few years as larger industry participants look to transform the traditional heating, ventilation and air conditioning settings.
It is quite evident from the above facts that the microbes are here to stay. Frost & Sullivan’s research will provide detailed technological insights on how these tiny micro-organisms can potentially lead industry level disruptions across the world.
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