Gut-brain bioactive for barrier integrity, satiety, and stress management
A natural gut-brain bioactive composed of snail mucin and quercetin, enhancing gut barrier integrity, nutrient uptake, and stress resilience. Suitable for food and nutrition applications.
Overview
This innovative gut-brain bioactive solution combines purified snail mucin extract with highly bioavailable quercetin to improve gut barrier integrity, enhance nutrient absorption, and support digestive comfort. It reduces low-grade intestinal inflammation and promotes healthier appetite signaling, supporting weight management programs. Quercetin’s neuroprotective properties aid in reducing gut-derived stress, improving focus and stress resilience. The bioactive is versatile and scalable, making it ideal for integration into food, beverage, and nutrition products.
Technical specifications
Key components:
- Snail mucin extract: Known for its mucosal-repair and anti-inflammatory properties.
- Quercetin: Provides antioxidant and neuroprotective benefits.
Mechanisms of action:
- Restores gut barrier integrity to enhance nutrient uptake.
- Reduces inflammation and supports healthier appetite signaling via incretins and SCFA pathways.
- Modulates the gut-brain axis to promote calm and focus.
Applications:
- Suitable for incorporation into food, beverages, and nutritional formats.
- Scalable and compatible with various product matrices.
Technology readiness level
The technology is currently at TRL 3, with plans to advance to TRL 5 through preclinical and formulation programs. Future validation will include in-vitro studies and efficacy evaluations in diet-induced models. Partnership support is sought for co-development, formulation expertise, and scale-up guidance.
About University of Messina
University of Messina is a comprehensive public research university with more than 25,000 students, 1,075 professors, 12 departments, and four campuses. Its industry-facing model is anchored by the AOU Policlinico G. Martino, integrating academic research with hospital-based care, clinical validation, and specialist training. Company-linked doctoral pathways give firms routes to co-design research and access qualified talent. Research receives competitive support from Italy’s Ministry of University and Research and Ministry of Health, while a Technology Transfer Office supports IP, licensing, commercialization, and spin-off formation.
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