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Collaboration between BRAIN Biotech and AMSilk: Protein engineering successfully improves structural proteins for performance materials

EQS-News: BRAIN Biotech AG / Key word(s): Alliance/Sustainability Collaboration between BRAIN Biotech and AMSilk: Protein engineering successfully improves structural proteins for performance materials 05.03.2024 / 08:00 CET/CEST The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. Collaboration between BRAIN Biotech and AMSilk: Protein engineering successfully improves structural proteins for performance materials

• First patent application registered
• BRAIN Biotech relies on protein engineering expertise and bioinformatics for rational protein design

Zwingenberg / Neuried (Germany), March 5, 2024 - BRAIN Biotech AG, leading provider of solutions for the biologization of industry, and AMSilk GmbH, a global leader in advanced materials made from spider silk-based proteins, announce the successful completion of the first phase of a development collaboration. After a year of working together, they have specifically optimized a natural structural protein and subsequently registered the first PCT patent (“Patent Cooperation Treaty”) for this process.

The aim of the collaboration is to advance the development of high-performance protein-based fibers for the performance materials market, with the specific properties of these structural proteins being optimized for various high-performance fields of application in the textile sector. In addition to the economic dimension, both companies pursue a common strategic goal: of building a more sustainable future through bio-based solutions in the textile industry.

AMSilk has developed a wide range of use cases for its spider silk-based proteins, from developing the leading spinning process for silk protein fibers, to transforming proteins into silk beads, gels and solutions to unlock the power of their coating effects. Due to its unique combination of strength and flexibility, spider silk is the gold standard of bioindustrial materials. AMSilk's recombinant proteins are wholly biodegradable, can be fully recycled and contain no traces of microplastics. AMSilk's silk protein-based fibers set completely new standards within the apparel industry. They offer extremely broad performance characteristics and are also a high-quality alternative with low CO2 consumption compared to other natural or fossil-based materials.