Desmos Inc.
This article was originally published in Start Up
Executive Summary
Biomaterials. Tissue replacement and repair. Desmos is working with desmosin, a naturally-occurring laminin molecule believed to promote epithelial cell proliferation, adhesion and organization into sheets. In the soft-tissue attachment arena, Desmos is pursuing periodontal disease. Other potential applications of the technology include biocoatings for implantable therapeutic devices.