Deep Dive · Platform Architecture

Explore the NaNot

NaNots are fabricated using biodegradable materials and modular chemistry — which is repeatable, scalable and safe. Each component serves a precise purpose.
Scroll to disassemble & reassemble the NaNot.

NaNots are fabricated w/ biodegradable materials & modular chemistry (repeatable, scalable & safe).
Scroll to disassemble & reassemble the NaNot.

Biodegradable Core

The core is chemically formed from biocompatible, biodegradable materials. Once cleared by the liver, NaNots and their captured targets break down safely, with no longterm accumulation.

Capture Agents

Nanobodies provide target specificity — and can be swapped to address new diseases without redesigning the platform. Further specificity for the soluble form of the target is achieved by the Polymeric Porous Shield.

Polymeric Porous Shield

A porous shield layer immobilized on the core inhibits contact between capture agents and cell surface receptors, ensuring selectivity for soluble targets. Other benefits: reduction/elimination of off-target toxicity & blocking of B-cell access to capture agents, preventing anti-drug antibodies.

Stealth Layer

NaNots also incorporate a stealth layer, designed to slow NaNot clearance by liver macrophages until the target capture process is complete.