Apps/Medicine

Potassium binder for kidney patients

WhyCategoryMedicine
LevelMedium
UseSwallowed powder that grabs potassium in the gut and leaves sodium and calcium
WhatAtomsPore or polymer site 50–300 + ions + water. Zr Si O K Na Ca C H
BuildTestingEasy Ion uptake in simulated gut fluid
FundingCompute ~$50 · Make ~$5–15k · Test ~$10–25k · Other clinical trials $10M+, partner pays
TimeMake 4–8 wks · Test 2–4 wks · Total ~2–3 months
HowContact us for the design specs and build plan →
DemoK⁺ drops into the site, Na⁺ bounces off
CompetitionLokelma (AstraZeneca), Veltassa (CSL Vifor)
BusinessBuyersAstraZeneca, CSL Vifor, kidney drug makers
RevenueHigh License to a pharma partner. ~$5–20M/yr if approved
18-crown-6 holding a potassium ion (purple)