Nature's Precision.Health, Fortified.
Bacteriophages are nature's way of controlling overpopulation of bacteria. From food safety to therapeutics, we harness their precision to make the world better.
Precision Phage Products
From farm to pharmacy, our phage-based products deliver targeted bacterial control without the drawbacks of traditional antimicrobials.
Food Safety
Phage products that eliminate harmful bacteria like Listeria, Salmonella, and E. coli in food production without altering taste or nutrition.
- GRAS-approved
- No chemical residue
- Extended shelf life
Dietary Supplements
Precision probiotics and phage-based supplements targeting gut health and microbiome optimization for improved wellness.
- Gut microbiome balance
- Targeted bacterial control
- Natural formulations
Human Therapeutics
Clinical-stage phage therapy programs for treating antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections where traditional treatments fail.
- AMR solutions
- Clinical trials
- Compassionate use
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Pioneering the Phage Revolution
Intralytix is using its core bacteriophage technology to develop novel natural products for use in food processing, environmental clean-up, sanitation, consumer products, and problems of antibiotic resistance in human therapy.
Food Safety Leadership
Pioneered the world’s first phage-based FDA clearance for food safety (ListShield™) in 2006. Secured extensive FDA & USDA regulatory approvals for EcoShield™, SalmoFresh™, and CampyShield™ across red meats, raw grains, produce, and pet foods.
Human Clinical Trials
Leading the development of targeted, clinical-stage human therapeutics. Secured FDA IND clearances to launch Phase 1/2a trials evaluating VRELysin™ (reducing gut VRE) and ShigActive™ (managing Shigella) in partnership with Johns Hopkins University and Mount Sinai.
NIH & USDA
Awarded competitive multimillion-dollar research grants and contracts from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), NIAID, and the USDA. Funding drives advanced pathogen research, including efforts targeting critical antimicrobial-resistant ESKAPE pathogens.
Industry 4.0 Manufacturing
Driving innovation in biotech automation via AI and ML-driven manufacturing pipelines, pioneering scale-independent platforms for high-titer clinical phage preparations.
Global Strategic Alliances
Partnering to expand phage applications globally. Key alliances in the (nutraceutical/VMS space), animal health (antibiotic alternatives in animal feed), and pharmaceutical spaces (Reproductive Medicine and Women's Health research).
Issued Global Patents
Backed by robust scientific protection. Issued dozens of foundational patents by the USPTO and European Patent Office covering novel bacteriophages, formulations, and applications targeting MRSA, Shigella, and other critical pathogens.
Our Journey
Founded
Intralytix established to address growing problems in bacterial control.
FDA Approval
Received world first phage-based FDA clearance for ListShield™ as a food additive.
Phase 1 Trials
Initiated early clinical trials for human therapeutic applications.
Expansion
Expanded research & manufacturing facilities and therapeutic pipeline.
Partners & Collaborators
Explore & Connect
Access our latest publications, upcoming events, and valuable resources from across the phage community.
Publications
Biocontrol of Two Escherichia coli O157:H7 Strains and a Nonpathogenic Surrogate E. coli in Wheat Grains and Wheat Milling Operations Using a Lytic Bacteriophage Cocktail
Elsevier • 2024
A Bacteriophage Cocktail Targeting Yersinia pestis Provides Strong Post-Exposure Protection in a Rat Pneumonic Plague Model
Microbiology Spectrum • 2024
Safety and Tolerability of ShigActive™, a Shigella spp. Targeting Bacteriophage Preparation, in a Phase 1 Randomized, Double-Blind, Controlled Clinical Trial
Antibiotics • 2024
Upcoming Events
Patents
Intralytix's patent strategy provides broad and strong protection ranging from protecting specific bacteriophages that serve as the cornerstone of various Company products.
Understanding Phage Technology
Learn how nature's oldest antibacterial agents are revolutionizing modern science and medicine.
The Humble Phage
Nature's most ubiquitous entity. Bad bacteria's natural, uncompromising enemy. We harness their precision for a safer world.
Frequently Asked Questions
Bacteriophages, or phages, are viruses that naturally infect and kill bacteria. They are the most abundant biological entities on Earth and have co-evolved with bacteria for billions of years. Unlike antibiotics, phages are highly specific — each type targets only certain bacterial strains while leaving beneficial bacteria and human cells completely unharmed.
Yes. Phages are naturally present in our environment and our bodies. They cannot infect human cells — only bacteria. Our food safety products have GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) status from the FDA, and our therapeutic programs undergo rigorous clinical testing. Phages have been safely used in medicine for over 100 years.
Unlike broad-spectrum antibiotics that kill many types of bacteria (including beneficial ones), phages are precision tools that target only specific harmful bacteria. This preserves your microbiome, reduces side effects, and helps combat antibiotic resistance. Phages also naturally evolve, making bacterial resistance less likely to develop.
Phages have diverse applications: food safety (eliminating pathogens like Listeria and Salmonella), agriculture (protecting crops), human therapeutics (treating antibiotic-resistant infections), cosmetics (skin microbiome), and environmental remediation (cleaning contaminated sites).
Regulatory pathways vary by application. Our food safety products have achieved FDA GRAS status. Therapeutic phages are regulated as biological drugs and undergo clinical trials. We work closely with regulatory agencies worldwide to ensure our products meet the highest standards.
Regulatory Information
Our Commitment to Safety
All Intralytix, Inc. products undergo rigorous safety testing and regulatory review. We work with leading regulatory agencies worldwide to ensure our products meet the highest standards.
- FDA GRAS status for food products
- 21 CFR Part 110 cGMPs
- SQF (Safe Quality Food) certified
- Clinical trials under FDA IND