FAQs

BAPC®️ are nanospheres made from two branched peptides that self-assemble to form solvent-filled, bilayer defined capsules. They serve as nano-delivery vehicles that overcome many of the poor absorption issues that plague certain classes of drugs: vaccines, therapeutics, diagnostics, pesticides, etc.

Due to their extreme temperature stability, BAPC have distinct advantages over other nano-carriers and can even be autoclaved. While liposomal-based carries break down too quickly in biological systems, polymer-based carriers don’t decompose at all and can build up in the environment. BAPC®️ offer just the right amount of stability while maintaining low cytotoxicity and immunogenicity.

BAPC®️ are produced to specification in sizes ranging from six nanometers to two micrometers.

The optimal size needed depends on the application. For diagnostic work, six nanometer BAPC®️ are ideal for gold or biomarker encapsulation. For cell transfection research, BAPC®️ are available in the following sizes: 6, 10, 25, and 50 nanometers. These sizes are ideal for achieving maximum transfection rates. Larger BAPC®️ can be prepared and can be used for encapsulating larger volumes for delivery of active ingredients such as fungicides.

The positive surface charge is decreased due to electrostatic attractions but not to a point where their net charge becomes negative

Yes. We realize that all research has unique considerations, so we can customize BAPC®️ to your exact specifications. If you’re not sure which size BAPC®️ are best suited for your research, we invite you to contact our team for a consultation.

The composition of BAPC®️ allows hydrophilic small molecules, proteins and nucleic acids to be either surface bound or encapsulated within its compartment during the assembly process. This works both in vitro and in vivo.

• Fluorescent Dyes
• Therapeutic Drugs
• Radionuclides
• Pesticides
• Fungicides
• Colloidal Gold
• Magnetic Beads

• Proteins
• Sugars
• dsRNA
• siRNA
• Oligonucleotides
• Plasmids
• CRISPR-Cas9 components

When it comes to nanoparticles, there are a lot of unknowns and misconceptions in the industry. With much related research still in its infancy, the long-term effects of these new nanoparticles on human health and the environment are still being investigated.

While many nanoparticle carriers are toxic to target cells, BAPC®️ are non-toxic due to their natural peptide composition, stability and slightly positive surface charge. They also have the advantage of being non-immunogenic and completely biodegradable in the environment.

BAPC®️ are an adaptable carrier platform with applications for multiple industries.

These include:

• Medical Vaccines
• Medical Therapeutics
• Diagnostic Imaging
• Veterinary Vaccines
• Veterinary Therapeutics
• Veterinary Pesticides
• Plant Nutrition
• Plant Insecticides
• Plant Fungicides
• Plant Herbicides
• Household and Commercial Biopesticides
• Premise Pest Control
• Cell Transfection