From Musang King to Malaysian-made postbiotic IP
KUALA LUMPUR: A postbiotic technology developed by Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) and Biotenova using local bioresources including Musang King durians and cabbage is being commercialised for applications spanning healthcare, skincare, oral care, animal health and agriculture.
KUALA LUMPUR - A postbiotic technology, developed through collaboration between Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Biotenova, and local bioresources, is now being commercialized for diverse applications. This includes healthcare, skincare, oral care, animal health, and agriculture, thanks to the patented technology that incorporates ingredients such as Lassica K014, Acasei, and Plantact.
The technology has garnered prestigious awards, including a Silver Award at SOBA 2025 and a Gold Medal and Asian Invention Excellence Award at ITEX 2026. Its development showcases the journey from local raw materials, university research, intellectual property, to manufacturing, emphasizing efforts to translate academic research into commercial applications.
The developers highlight that the technology aligns with the One Health approach, offering potential applications across human, animal, and agricultural health. Its antimicrobial activity against antibiotic-resistant pathogens could contribute to mitigating antimicrobial resistance (AMR), while its use in livestock nutrition may help reduce dependency on antibiotics.
Clinical studies have confirmed the safety of the key ingredient, Lassica K014, for long-term daily consumption, and have associated it with positive outcomes related to digestive, immune, and liver health. The commercialization of this technology by Biotenova, a subsidiary of Pharm-D Health Science Bhd (Pharm-D HS), underscores the potential of local resources to be transformed into patented innovations.
According to Wong Chin Cheang, the Managing Director of Pharm-D HS, this project exemplifies how local resources can be developed into patented technologies, demonstrating that world-class innovation can indeed originate from within. USM School of Pharmaceutical Sciences Dean, Associate Professor Dr Nurzalina Abdul Karim Khan, emphasized the collaboration's role in translating academic research into practical innovations.
Similarly, USM School of Industrial Technology Dean, Associate Professor Dr Yusri Yusup, stressed the importance of strengthening links between academia and industry to convert research into technologies that hold societal and commercial value.
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