Amyris has developed a process to naturally produce #sugarcane-derived squalene as an effective alternative to shark-derived squalene

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/amyris-delivering-sustainable-alternative-shark-123000086.html

    #Squalene is a natural oil made in the liver of sharks and used as an ingredient within #adjuvants in vaccines to improve efficacy of a vaccine.

    #Shark-based squalene is used in influenza vaccines and in various COVID-19 vaccines.

    Amyris has developed a process to naturally produce #sugarcane-derived squalene as an effective alternative to shark-derived squalene.

"We are committed to delivering the world’s needs for a high performance, low cost sustainable squalene without killing a single shark."

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