Oxford Biotrans

About:

Oxford Biotrans is a University of Oxford spin-out firm developing enzymatic process technologies that yield high-value chemical compounds.

Website: http://oxfordbiotrans.com

Top Investors: Imperial Innovations, Oxford Investment Consultants LLP, Perivoli Innovations, Touchstone Innovations, University of Oxford

Description:

Oxford Biotrans Ltd is committed to commercialising new enzymatic routes to high value speciality chemicals based on its patented cytochrome P450 enzyme technology. The company is supported by over 15 years of research by Dr Luet Lok Wong from the Department of Chemistry at the University of Oxford. The first products to market will be flavours and fragrances. The technology also has applications in the production of pheromones, pharmaceuticals and other speciality chemicals.