Research Activities

The current research at MBI, based on the biological function of this molecule and its broader applications in therapeutic use, focuses on:

Hyaluronan in pure form (as it is present in the human body) and also in form of a gel is used today for the purpose of decreasing pain in various arthritic conditions of the joint and to protect the tissue surfaces inside the joint. In other words, the role of hyaluronan in the joint is to prevent pain and help to heal wounds caused by various traumatic events or by aging. MBI is working to develop a new hyaluronan treatment that will be more efficacious than those currently on the market when applied directly in painful and mechanically damaged joints of the human body. This project is in the pre-clinical trial phase. MBI is developing cooperative projects with hospitals where the first clinical trials will be initiated.