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Ambient Stability

Biologics are notoriously fragile. A few degrees off during
shipping, a break in the cold chain, or prolonged time at
ambient temperature—and the protein can denature, losing
efficacy or triggering an immune response. The cold chain
itself accounts for a large portion of the cost, waste, and
emissions associated with biologics distribution.

Plant systems solve this elegantly.

Because proteins are embedded within fibrous plant
tissue—or starchy seed matrices—they are naturally
protected from environmental stressors. Once harvested,
the plant biomass can be:

• Air-dried or lyophilized (freeze-dried)
• Ground into powder
• Encapsulated in pill or sachet form

The result is a room-temperature stable drug that can sit
on a shelf for months without losing potency.

In many cases, the plant acts as its own excipient—a
built-in stabilizer that replaces synthetic preservatives or
specialized packaging.

That’s not just a logistics win. It’s a cold-chain liberation
strategy—unlocking access to geographies where
refrigeration is rare or intermittent.

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