Our plant physiology researchers have been partnering with teams from the faculties of Medecine and Science at the University of Montpellier, the French National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS), and the French National Institute for Health and Medical Research (INSERM) since 2011.
OUR
VISION
To use our scientific expertise to develop the natural properties of microalgae cultivated according to environmentally sound practices at our production sites, and share their health benefits with everyone.
VALUE CHAIN
Phyco-Biotech has designed its value chain to meet the needs of a new generation of natural health applications. At each stage of the process, we ensure that criteria demanding the highest level of ethics, scientific rigor and quality are respected.
100%
MADE IN FRANCE
With the creation of its own brand of bioassimilable nutraceuticals, OPHYCURE, Phyco-Biotech has shown that is capable of completing each stage of the development process in France, from R&D through biomass cultivation and the manufacture of finished products to delivery to the market.
OUR HISTORY
Building scientific partnerships
Laboratoires Phyco-Biotech was founded in 2011 driven by the dual purpose of developing microalgae and ensuring uncompromising product quality.
Spheres of natural health
Phyco-Biotech focuses on 4 areas of activity with the goal of extending its expertise globally in several spheres of natural health:
PHYCO-BIOTECH
R&D
Development of technical processes and implementation of clinical efficacy studies
PHYCO-BIOTECH
MARKERS
Production and marketing of natural fluorescent markers to aid medical diagnostics
PHYCO-
BIOPROD
Production and marketing of bioassimilable organic trace elements
OPHYCURE
NUTRACEUTICALS
Brand name of innovative bioassimilable nutraceuticals
PHYCO-BIOTECH R&D
OUR SCIENTIFIC MISSION
To find solutions for health issues by using scientific methods to develop and optimize the natural properties of microalgae in collaboration with recognized scientific experts and health professionals.
OUR EXPERTISE
Phyco-Biotech's R&D teams have acquired unique expertise in the following processes:
- Extraction and purification of phycobiliproteins to develop fluorescent markers for medical diagnosis,
- Purification, concentration and freeze-drying of phycocyanin-C for preventive health applications
- Metabolization of trace elements valued for their natural health applications: clinical and sports nutrition, human and animal nutraceuticals, nutricosmetics.
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS RECOVERED
- Organic silicon
- Organic selenium
- Organic chromium
- Organic iron
- Organic iodine
- Freeze-dried Phycocyanin-C (93% purified)
SCIENTIFIC PARTNERS
The products developped by Phyco-Biotech capitalize on the results of Research and Development collaboration between our researchers and our scientific partners.
SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH & PATENTS
IRON-ENRICHED SPIRULINA
1 in-vitro study :
- Availability of iron in iron-enriched spirulina using an in vitro digestion/Caco-2 cell culture model.
SELENIUM-ENRICHED SPIRULINA
2 preclinical trials :
- Glutathion-related enzymatic activities in rats fed a high cholesterol diet supplemented with 2 forms of selenium.
- Assessment of selenium bioavailability from high-selenium spirulina subfractions in selenium-deficient rats.
SILICON-ENRICHED SPIRULINA
3 preclinical trials :
- Assessment of potential toxicological aspects of dietary exposure to silicon-rich spirulina in rats.
- Dietary silicon-enriched spirulina improves early atherosclerosis markers in hamsters on a high-fat diet.
- Dietary supplementation with silicon-enriched spirulina improves arterial remodeling and function in hypertensive rats.
1 PhD thesis :
- Potential effects and mechanisms of antioxidant and anti-inflammatory action of a nutritional intake of silicon-enriched spirulina.
1 phase-III, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial at the Vascular Medicine department of NÎmes-Montpellier University Hospital:
- assessment of the benefits effects of silicon-enriched spirulina on cardiovascular disorders.
PATENT FOR
THERAPEUTIC APPLICATION
Composition including silicon-enriched microalga for therapeutic use
PATENT FOR THE ENRICHMENT PROCESS
Microalgae enriched with silicon in water-soluble form
OUR SCIENTIFIC MISSION
To produce innovative fluorescent markers to improve medical diagnostic efficiency and meet the needs of the medical diagnostics industry.
OUR EXPERTISE
We produce fluorescent markers derived from the extraction and purification of phycobiliproteins performed in our Montpellier laboratory.
We produce four types of phycobiliproteins in precipitate and freeze-dried forms:
- Allophycocyanine (APC) and Crosslinked Allophycocyanine (APC-XL)
- C-Phycocyanin (C-PC)
- R-Phycoerythrin (R-PE)
- B-Phycoerythrin (B-PE)
Their purity and fluorescent properties allow very high detection sensitivity and they are also non-polluting alternative to radioimmunoassays.
PHYCO-BIOPROD
OUR MISSION
To cultivate, using environmentally sound and optimized methods, active ingredients derived from microalgae demonstrating efficacy recognized by health professionals.
OUR EXPERTISE
We have located our microalgae cultivation and enrichment site in France, where we produce bioassimilable trace elements.
We are developing a network of partners to share our catalog of active ingredients for natural health applications worldwide.
We help our clients design and test formulations that use our bioassimilable trace elements in the fields of human and animal nutraceuticals, clinical and sports nutrition and nutricosmetics.
OUR BIOASSIMIL™ ACTIVE INGREDIENT RANGE
BIOASSIMIL™ products form a comprehensive range of natural, organic trace elements for nutraceutical use in human and animal health. They are made from entirely natural ingredients (no carrier) that are rich in metabolized trace elements and are produced in France according to our patented process.
Our R&D team working alongside the French National Institute for Health and Medical Research (INSERM), the French National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS) and the faculties of Medecine and Science at the University of Montpellier subject BIOASSIMIL™ trace elements to scientific studies to demonstrate their effectiveness.
Thanks to their excellent bioavailability and safety, BIOASSIMIL ™ trace elements can be used to innovate formulations and market outstanding products that are valuable for a wide spectrum of natural health applications.
OPHYCURE
OPHYCURE products enhance spirulina's natural properties by providing 3 ways in which everyone can experience the regenerative impact of this origin-of-life ressource.
PHYCOCYANIN
BLUE GOLD
Stay healthy
BIOASSIMILABLE ORGANIC TRACE ELEMENTS
Meet your body's essential needs
PROTEIN-RICH NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENT
Boost your energy, feed your well-being