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ViroBiome™ Protect
Augmented Hygiene Module
Short Contact Barrier Support & Targeted Enzymatic Modulation
For rinse off hygiene, short exposure interfaces and controlled contact functional systems
Designed for high density urban environments, aging populations and hygiene applications requiring controlled, limited exposure.
Why This Module Matters Now
Hygiene is entering a structural transition.
Urban density, repeated contact, environmental exposure and population aging are increasing the pressure placed on exposed biological interfaces such as skin, mucosa and fragile epithelial zones.
Conventional hygiene has traditionally focused on cleansing, removal or elimination.
ViroBiome™ PROTECT introduces a complementary approach.
Reinforce. Modulate. Preserve.
This module is designed for controlled short contact hygiene systems where biological interface support and targeted enzymatic modulation are required without prolonged exposure.
Urbanization
High density environments concentrate multiple stress factors:
• particulate exposure
• oxidative stress
• repeated hand to surface contact
• intensified biological circulation
• frequent cleansing cycles
• interface fatigue linked to friction and repeated exposure
Cutaneous and mucosal interfaces are increasingly exposed to combined environmental and biological pressure.
In this context, hygiene must evolve from simple elimination toward controlled biological interface support.
Population Aging
Aging populations present higher vulnerability at exposed surfaces:
• reduced epithelial barrier integrity
• slower tissue recovery
• altered microbiome balance
• increased inflammatory susceptibility
• higher sensitivity to repeated contact, cleansing and friction
Urbanization and aging together create sustained structural stress on biological interfaces.
Purely eliminative hygiene strategies are no longer sufficient.
A short contact reinforcement and modulation approach becomes relevant for selected rinse off and controlled exposure applications.
Climate Warming
Climate warming adds a third systemic pressure on exposed biological interfaces.
Rising temperatures, heat waves, air pollution peaks, wildfire particles, longer pollen seasons and increased aeroallergen exposure may intensify daily stress on skin, mucosa and fragile epithelial zones.
Climate warming can contribute to:
• increased heat stress on exposed tissues
• higher oxidative pressure from pollution and wildfire particles
• longer and more intense allergen exposure
• greater skin and mucosal sensitivity during extreme weather events
• increased dehydration pressure on the epidermal barrier
• more frequent interaction between pollution, humidity, heat and biological surface imbalance
Together, urbanization, aging and climate warming create a structural need for hygiene technologies that do more than clean.
They must help exposed interfaces remain resilient in environments that are hotter, denser, more polluted and biologically more unstable.
What Is ViroBiome™ PROTECT?
ViroBiome™ PROTECT is a dual bioactive module designed for rinse off hygiene systems and controlled short contact applications.
It combines two complementary plant derived technologies.
ViroBiome™ Safety = HTR1™
A patented non proteinic plant derived functional active designed for targeted enzymatic modulation and localized surface protection.
ViroBiome™ Pepti
A rapeseed derived peptide hydrolysate designed for short contact or rinse off applications, supporting biological interface conditioning under controlled exposure conditions.
Together, they form a bioactive protection module for rinse off hygiene, cleansing systems, short contact wipes and selected hygiene adjacent supports.
ViroBiome™ PROTECT is not intended for prolonged dermal contact, occlusive systems, long wear textiles or uncontrolled leave on applications without dedicated additional safety validation.
Core Functional Benefits
Controlled Short Contact Action
Designed for hygiene systems where exposure time is limited, defined and compatible with rinse off or wipe off use.
Localized Barrier Support
Supports exposed biological interfaces during cleansing, friction or transient environmental stress.
Targeted Enzymatic Modulation
Designed to interact with selected enzymatic pathways involved in biological activation and interface stress mechanisms under defined experimental conditions.
Microbiome Compatible Hygiene
Designed to support surface balance without relying on broad biocidal disruption.
Plant Derived Functional Innovation
Combines HTR1™ with upcycled rapeseed peptide technology to create a differentiated botanical module for controlled exposure hygiene applications.
Responsible Exposure Design
Prioritizes product formats where contact duration, removal and safety assessment can be clearly defined.
Scientific & Mechanistic Foundation
Targeted Enzymatic Modulation
Furin is a host protease involved in the processing of multiple biological proteins, including cytokines, growth factors, receptors and selected biological activation pathways.
HTR1™ is positioned as a non proteinic plant derived active designed to modulate furin activity under defined experimental conditions.
This supports a mechanistic positioning around targeted enzymatic modulation.
It does not constitute a direct clinical antiviral, antibacterial or therapeutic claim.
Rapeseed Peptide Short Contact Support
ViroBiome™ Pepti is based on a rapeseed meal hydrolysate obtained through alkaline hydrolysis.
The hydrolysate contains low molecular weight proteins below 30 kDa and volatile compounds, including nitrogen containing volatile compounds.
This supports a positioning around controlled short contact interface conditioning, barrier support and hygiene related biological modulation.
Because of its enzymatic modulation potential, ViroBiome™ Pepti should be reserved for rinse off or short contact applications unless additional safety data support another use.
ACE2 Modulation Dataset
A rapeseed hydrolysate sample showed ACE2 enzymatic inhibition in an acellular in vitro model under defined conditions.
This result is relevant as an in vitro enzymatic modulation signal.
It should not be presented as clinical protection against SARS-CoV-2, respiratory infection or any infectious disease.
It also reinforces the need for controlled exposure and dedicated safety assessment before any prolonged dermal or mucosal use.
Microbiome Compatible Hygiene
ViroBiome™ PROTECT is not positioned as a disinfectant or classical antimicrobial.
It is designed as a controlled exposure augmented hygiene module supporting biological interface resilience, surface balance and targeted enzymatic modulation.
Controlled Exposure Framework
Because ViroBiome™ Pepti is a bioactive peptide hydrolysate with enzymatic modulation potential, its use is prioritized for rinse off or short contact applications.
Recommended positioning:
• rinse off hygiene products
• cleansing gels
• intimate wash products
• short contact wipes
• hygiene cleansing foams
• controlled exposure sprays intended to be wiped or rinsed
• professional cleansing protocols with defined exposure time
Advanced Functional Architecture
ViroBiome™ PROTECT can be integrated into controlled contact surface architectures designed for short exposure use.
These architectures may support:
• localized bioactive deposition
• controlled short contact interaction
• optimized removal after use
• separation of cleansing and bioactive phases
• compatibility with rinse off and wipe off systems
• defined exposure time during application
For ViroBiome™ PROTECT, advanced architecture should not be positioned as long lasting retention or prolonged release of peptides.
The objective is controlled interaction during use, followed by removal, rinsing or limited residual exposure.
Industrial Integration Framework
Indicative inclusion level
To be defined according to final product category, exposure duration, toxicological assessment and intended removal profile.
Early industrial screening may evaluate ViroBiome™ PROTECT as a controlled short contact complex combining ViroBiome™ Safety (HTR1) and ViroBiome™ Pepti.
Compatible priority formats:
• rinse off gels
• cleansing emulsions
• intimate wash products
• short contact wipes
• hygiene cleansing foams
• controlled exposure sprays intended to be wiped or rinsed
• professional use cleansing protocols
Use in leave on, occlusive or prolonged contact formats should not be pursued without additional dedicated safety data, including systemic exposure and cardiovascular safety assessment.
Priority Industrial Segments
Rinse Off Personal Hygiene
Controlled short contact cleansing systems for exposed biological interfaces.
Intimate Wash Applications
Microbiome compatible rinse off hygiene formulations with controlled exposure and removal after use.
Short Contact Wipes
Functional cleansing wipes designed for limited exposure and removal after use.
Respiratory Adjacent Cleansing
Short contact cleansing around nasal or perinasal areas, avoiding prolonged mucosal exposure.
Professional Controlled Protocols
Defined exposure time systems where application, contact duration and removal are controlled.
Hygiene Cleansing Foams
Short contact foam systems designed to combine cleansing, interface comfort and controlled bioactive exposure.
Strategic Positioning
Conventional Hygiene
Clean. Remove. Eliminate.
Augmented Hygiene
Reinforce. Modulate. Preserve.
ViroBiome™ PROTECT is a controlled exposure augmented hygiene module.
It is designed for rinse off and short contact applications combining barrier support and targeted enzymatic modulation under defined use conditions.
It is not positioned as a disinfectant, biocide, medicinal treatment or prolonged contact dermal active.
It is not intended for leave on, occlusive, long wear or uncontrolled release systems without dedicated additional safety validation.
ViroBiome™ PROTECT is positioned as a next generation functional hygiene module for controlled exposure cleansing systems, short contact wipes, rinse off formulations and selected hygiene adjacent protocols.
Scientific & IP Access
Detailed scientific dossiers, experimental data, formulation guidance and intellectual property documentation are available under confidentiality agreement.
Contact
dominique.delarche@virobiome.com
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