Nerites™ technology is based on unique synthetic compounds developed by Dr. Phil Messersmith at Northwestern University's Department of Biomedical Engineering. Dr. Messersmith's research on mussel adhesive proteins has led to a broad class of adhesive and coating compounds now exclusively licensed to Nerites Corporation.

Introduction to the Technology –

Nerites’ core technologies have been used to formulate novel tissue adhesives as well as protective coatings that block adhesion by cells, proteins, and bacteria. At the heart of Nerites’ technology are the remarkable protein-based adhesive materials that mussels secrete for adherence to the substrates upon which they reside. Secreted as fluids, these protein adhesives undergo an in situ cross-linking or hardening reaction leading to the formation of a solid adhesive plaque, which mediates the attachment of the organism to a variety of substrates (e.g. minerals, metal surfaces, and wood).

Nerites technology harnesses the adhesive power of MAPs and combines these key components with a variety of polymers to create novel synthetic constructs for use as both adhesives and anti-fouling coatings.