The first Italian biotech startup dedicated to researching, developing, and marketing bacteriophage-based therapies and derivatives to combat the global antibiotic resistance crisis.

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Our mission

Fight antimicrobial resistance

Bacterial resistance to antibiotics is increasing worldwide, rendering conventional treatments ineffective. Our mission is to combat this antimicrobial resistance by harnessing the power of bacteriophages. We are dedicated to developing innovative phage-based technology that provide effective alternatives to traditional antibiotics.

Bacteriophages attacking Escherichia coli.
Bacteriophages attacking Escherichia coli. EYE OF SCIENCE/SCIENCE SOURCE
Why bacteriophages?

Natural born killers

Bacteriophages offer a promising alternative to traditional antibiotics. These naturally occurring viruses specifically target and destroy harmful bacteria without harming the beneficial microbiota, making them highly precise and efficient.

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Our technology

We are phage specialists

Fagoterapia LAB is developing therapeutics based on bacteriophages, for the treatment of difficult infections and resistant bacteria of extreme clinical importance. We offer our expertise through different services.

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Phage biobank

A collection of potent, well-characterised phages.

Bioinformatic service

Proprietary algorithms for the annotation and phage-host activity prediction.

Clinical support

Our experience in applying phage technology for clinical therapy.

Laboratory service

Functional characterization of phage isolates.

Latest News

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Fagoterapia selected for Med4Cure

Fagoterapia will be part of IPCEI “Med4Cure”, the first important project of European interest in the health value chain.

2024-06-03

Fagoterapia selected for Med4Cure

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Aboutpharma: phage therapy

Phage therapy in Italy, between regulatory aspects and scientific developments

2023-02-13

Aboutpharma: phage therapy

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First Italian patient cured with customised phage therapy

Fagoterapia LAB published the case report of the first patient successfully treated using customised phage therapy

2023-02-12

First Italian patient cured with customised phage therapy
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