I2Pure Science

I2Pure scientists have established the protocols to harness molecular iodine without the need for any other iodine species. I2Pure chemistry enables products to be enhanced with molecular iodine, altering their purpose to include the ability to eradicate biofilms and pathogens.

Below is an illustration of how molecular iodine interacts with a pathogenic cell. Molecular iodine oxidises pathogen nucleotides and fatty/amino acids. This activity deactivates proteins as well as DNA/RNA - destroying the components which enable the cell to function.

What molecular iodine does to pathogens
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Biofilms


Biofilms present a constant disinfection challenge on both living and non-living surfaces. They are prevalent in wounds, on implanted devices, and found in biological, natural, industrial, and hospital settings. Their existence imposes added expense, decreases equipment service life, and causes human health problems. Biofilms are complex structures and communities of microorganisms protected by an extracellular polymeric substance (EPS) matrix and show a high resistance to antibiotics. The EPS, is responsible for the cohesion of microorganisms and adhesion of the biofilm structure to surfaces.

Molecular Iodine and a Fully Formed Biofilm

Once biofilms establish themselves, they are nearly impossible to completely destroy. But there is a weakness. Neither the EPS nor the pathogens inside it have demonstrated the ability to develop a resistance to molecular iodine as they have against antibiotics.

Molecular iodine (I2) renders free-floating pathogens lifeless before a biofilm can be formed. With established biofilms, it rips through the outer EPS barrier just as it rips through the outter membrane of pathogens.
Biofilms and molecular iodine

Molecular Iodine's Impact within the EPS

Pathogenic bacteria inside the EPS have no protection against molecular iodine’s inherent ability to oxidize their nucleotides and fatty/amino acids.

The result is the deactivation of proteins as well as DNA/RNA. All pathogens encountering molecular iodine are rendered lifeless.

Biofilms and molecular iodine

The Complexity of Battling Pathogens

Killing pathogens is challenging. Treatments can create environments that delay healing. Even simple treatments can be financially beyond the reach of millions of people.

Destruction of biofilms is equally challenging. Current disinfection methods/products never eradicate them 100% from the surface or tissue where they exist, and they can exist on everything, everyone, every animal and every plant.

  • Skin is difficult to treat.
  • Biofilms are never 100% eradicated from surfaces and tissue.
  • Killing pathogens and biofilms can lead to delays in the healing process.
  • Multiple application treatments are too expensive for those in extreme poverty.

A New Approach to the Challenge

Use of a biocidal such as Molecular Iodine (I2) that kills pathogens and biofilms on contact. Molecular Iodine leaves healthy tissue intact and removes remanents of biofilms left behind on surfaces and tissue.

As an ingredient, Molecular Iodine can be included in a wide range of affordable products, making effective treatments accessible to millions - especially the poorest among us.

  • I2 kills pathogens and biofilms on contact leaving healthy tissue intact. Pathogens and biofilms have no known defense to I2.
  • By eliminating pathogens and biofilms, I2 creates an environment supportive of rapid healing.
  • I2PURE chemistry renders an affordable and effective ingredient. Resulting products can be priced within reach of those in poverty.

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