Synthetic Ligand Technology

Purification designed around the molecule

Our synthetic peptide ligands give us precise control over affinity, selectivity, stability, and elution conditions that traditional protein-based ligands simply cannot match. 

Optimized Affinity by Design

Synthetic peptide ligands can be developed around the molecular features of a target or impurity. This supports more selective capture or impurity removal where broad binding alone is not enough.

Defined Ligand Chemistry

Synthetic peptide ligands are chemically produced with a defined molecular identity. This supports reproducible ligand manufacture and controlled material specifications.

Fit-for-Purpose Matrix Design

Ligands can be paired with resin or membrane architectures selected around molecule size, pore access, mass transfer and operating conditions. The result is a purification material designed for the process, not just the interaction.

Molecule-Specific Release Behaviour

Binding strength and release conditions can be considered together during development. This creates the potential for milder or more practical product release where supported by application data.

Game-changing breakthroughs for advanced modalities.

Read the full design rationale and data

A practical framework for designing purification around the molecule, the impurity profile and the process constraint — grounded in  data and extended across five modalities.

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Chris Major

CEO

Chris is responsible for identifying investment opportunities, assessing strategic fit within the portfolio, and supporting growth-related operational initiatives. A serial entrepreneur with over 20 years of bioprocessing experience, he has deep expertise across upstream and downstream technologies. Prior to BioProcess360, he founded and led the Purolite Bioprocessing division, growing it from zero revenue in 2015 to $80M in six years. The business was acquired by Ecolab (NYSE: ECL) in 2021 for $3.7BN. Earlier, Chris helped pioneer single-use technology at WAVE Bioreactors, later acquired by GE Healthcare (now Cytiva), and held senior roles at GE and Merck Millipore. He holds an MSc in Biotechnology and attended Harvard Business School. Outside work, Chris enjoys biking, paddleboarding, live music, and spending time with his two daughters.