Biotechnology Achieves 'Food Barrier-Free' Society
Platinum Bio Inc. is developing allergy-reduced eggs using biotechnology to create a society where people with egg allergies can enjoy food safely, collaborating with universities and medical institutions.
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Platinum Bio Inc. (Headquarters: Higashi-Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture; Representative Director CEO: Keisuke Okuhara; hereinafter: Platinum Bio) is working to solve social issues by designing various biological functions under the vision of 'Pioneering the Future with Biotechnology.'
Among these efforts, particular focus is placed on the 'social implementation of allergy-reduced eggs to achieve food barrier-free.'
I want to eat cake with eggs.
I want to eat school lunch with everyone.
I want to enjoy dining out without worry.
We want to help fulfill such wishes.
Top-tier researchers from universities, companies, and medical institutions who resonate with this vision have gathered to conduct research and development for the social implementation of eggs that can be eaten by people with egg allergies, provided they are heated.
We will continue to sincerely and earnestly take on challenges.
If you resonate with our vision or are interested, please support us.
▶ I want to create eggs that people with egg allergies can eat
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We are seriously aiming for the realization of this dream.
## Platinum Bio Inc.
PtBio is a startup company established with the aim of socially implementing cutting-edge biotechnology from Hiroshima University. Utilizing its unique BioDX technology and genome editing technology, it is promoting co-creation projects with various business partners as a platformer that designs biological functions capable of solving global social issues.
Location: 3-10-23 Kagamiyama, Higashi-Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture
Established: August 30, 2019
Representative: Representative Director CEO Keisuke Okuhara
Business Description: Support for data-driven breeding utilizing BioDX and genome editing
URL: https://www.pt-bio.com/
FAQ
What exactly are allergy-reduced eggs?
These are eggs where specific proteins causing allergic reactions are reduced by heating, making them edible for people with egg allergies.
When will these eggs be available in the market?
Currently, they are in the research and development phase, announced as an 'April Dream'. The specific availability date is yet to be determined.
What is Platinum Bio's stance on the safety of genome editing technology?
Platinum Bio prioritizes social acceptance and uses genome editing technology to solve social issues while ensuring safety.