Description

SkinBioTherapeutics plc, a life science company, engages in the research and development of technology that harnesses the human microbiome to improve health. The company develops SkinBiotix technology that can enhance the barrier effect of skin models, protect skin from infections, and repair wounds; and AxisBiotix that focuses on the gut-skin relationship and is designed to alleviate the symptoms associated with psoriasis. It serves cosmetic skincare, food supplements, medical skin care, infection control, and pharmaceutical skincare markets. The company has a collaboration agreement with Croda Plc; the University of Manchester to develop immune-supporting microbiome formulations; and Winclove Probiotics B.V. for the development of a probiotic blend of good bacterial strains based on the modifying properties of specific bacterial species in known psoriasis pathways. The company was formerly known as Skinbiotix Ltd and changed its name to SkinBioTherapeutics plc in December 2016. SkinBioTherapeutics plc was incorporated in 2015 and is based in Newcastle upon Tyne, the United Kingdom.