Horizon EuropeTRL 3Biomed

BIOACTION

Bacteria Biofilm as bio-factory for tissue regeneration

Project details

GA NUMBER

101098972

PROJECT TYPE

EIC - Pathfinder Open

FUNDING

€3.4 m

STARTING DATE

1 April 2023

DURATION

4 years

Programming bacteria for infection treatment

BIOACTION aims at developing a new methodology in implant technology based on bio-hydrogels that will convert biofilm-associated infections, the primary cause of implant failure, into a positive resource. The project is programming implant-associated bacteria to produce specific proteins for in vivo cell recruitment and tissue regeneration, exploiting gene sequences loaded on engineered liposomes and phages bound to hydrogel scaffolds. BIOACTION is also developing new biomimetic substrates that can transform biofilm into extracellular matrixes to regenerate target tissues. The project uses adaptable technology as injectable materials and implant coatings for periodontal and peri-implant infection treatments. The approach will be validated in two clinically relevant animal models: dental implant and permanent transcutaneous bone. It could impact the future of infection treatment by revolutionizing classical methods to improve care and health outcomes, achieving substantial socio-economic benefits. The project involves expertise in biomaterials, synthetic biology, phage and liposome technology, and medicine. BIOACTION's innovative approach will push research and knowledge beyond state-of-the-art. It could also have a broader application in regenerative medicine.

Partners

Consiglio Nazionale delle RicercheUniversità degli Studi del Piemonte Orientale "Amedeo Avogadro"Université de LiègeFundació Institut de Bioenginyeria de Catalunya FerentisINsocietyAO Forschungsinstitut Davos

Our role

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  • Open science, dissemination of results and data management

Milestones step by step

A quick overview of the goals achieved by working on this project.

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The aim of Bioaction is to improve the quality of life for patients by promoting the remodelling of local physiological processes triggered by the contact with smart, soft nanomaterials.