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Introduction
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The scientific team of Fulcrum SP discovered a new class of stable proteins known as SPs. The first commercial products to be released and marketed are based on the native version - SP1, and its recombinant version - rSP1. The Company is working on other proteins with unique characteristics to be released in the future.
Native SP1
Native SP1 is extracted from plant leaves and improves functionality and extends the shelf life of protein-based products. It is a small protein that maintains stability under extreme conditions. It protects other proteins from structural damage and inactivation, repairs damaged proteins and prevents protein aggregation. In contrast to other chaperone proteins, SP1 does not require an externally added source of energy (ATP). SP1 is particularly suitable for markets that prefer natural products, such as the food and cosmetic industries.
Recombinant SP1, rSP1
The recombinant version of SP1, known as rSP1, is produced in the E. coli bacterium, rather than in the plant itself. Its characteristics are indistinguishable from the native SP1 protein.
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