Seeking Technologies for Sampling Interstitial Fluid in Skin

  • The Procter & Gamble Company
  • From United States
  • Responsive
  • Project Size Range : 250,000 - 1,000,000 €
  • Deadline completed
    The submission process for new proposals is closed. Proposals submitted before the deadline will follow the standard evaluation process.

Desired outcome

Interstitial fluid (ISF), the fluid in spaces between the cells, is a novel source of biomarkers that compliments conventional sources like blood and urine. The use of ISF for therapeutic drug monitoring, dermatological diagnoses and continuous biomarker measurements provides unique information and is potentially pain-free. Despite the advantages, ISF has received limited attention due to the lack of simple collection methods. Thus, there is a need for a simple ISF collection method.

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Details of the Innovation Need

We need to access ISF to advance discovery of novel biomarkers related to skin health and whole-body health and enable us to use ISF for monitoring delivery/bioavailability of actives and sensing and demoing product efficacy (first use benefit).

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Technologies Sampling Interstitial Fluid in Skin

Minimally invasive – No hypodermic needles or large instrumentation needed.

Simple – Allow for simple, point-of-care collection of ISF.

Quick – Collection can be done within minutes in clinic or at home.

Clean – Blood-free

Compliant – Safety and regulatory clearance for use

Flexible – Easy to be integrated with microfluidic, lateral flow, or electrochemical device.

WHAT WE ARE NOT LOOKING FOR

  • Tape strips, swabs, and other techniques that only sample stratum corneum.
  • Invasive techniques that involve blood.

Related Keywords

  • Biological Sciences
  • Biology / Biotechnology
  • Microbiology Technology

About The Procter & Gamble Company

An American multinational consumer goods corporation headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio. P&G was founded over 180 years ago as a simple soap and candle company. Today, we’re the world’s largest consumer goods company and home to iconic, trusted brands that make life a little bit easier in small but meaningful ways. We’ve spanned three centuries thanks to three simple ideas: leadership, innovation and citizenship.

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