Technology

An E3 Ubiquitin Ligase
Synaptic Research conducts research in three major areas with the goal of developing products based on this research:
- Construction of designer ubiquitin ligases to selectively control the ubiquitin system and thereby treat diseases, starting with the development of a post-exposure therapeutic for botulism.
- Methods to identify the presence of the botulinum toxin, using reliable, low-cost indicators. Identification is important both for food-borne toxins and as a defensive measure if botulism is used as a bio-weapon.
- Use of the botulinum toxin in medical or cosmetic applications. The use of the toxin in such applications has become a major commercial activity.
Other novel applications are also being researched.