MicrobiotiX

MicrobiotiX pioneering biopharmaceutical company
addressing the global health crisis of antibiotic-resistant infections,
and leading the development of innovative therapeutics for infectious diseases.

ABOUT US

Phage, Microbiome
& Beyond

MicrobiotiX

MicrobiotiX pioneering biopharmaceutical company
addressing the global health crisis of antibiotic-resistant infections,
and leading the development of innovative therapeutics for infectious diseases.

ABOUT US

Phage, Microbiome
& Beyond

MicrobiotiX was established to proactively respond to the rapidly growing crisis of antibiotic resistance as a specialized company focused on the development of bacteriophage-based novel therapeutics.

MicrobiotiX is a leader in phage therapeutics, equipped with the world’s top-tier bacteriophage library, an AI-driven in silico platform, and cGMP-grade phage manufacturing facilities.

To date, the company has secured cumulative investments of approximately KRW 29 billion and has established partnerships with domestic and global pharmaceutical companies as well as renowned research institutes.


Phage library of Gram-negative MDR pathogens

Received approval for free pre-clinical serivce by the US institution

Series B investment round (KRW 29 billion)

First-in-Human Clinical Trial of Korea’s First Bacteriophage Therapy

Joint research with LigaChem Biosciences

Establishment of a cGMP-class facility (CDMO service)

MicrobiotiX - CEO

Antimicrobial resistance is one of the 6 major challenges facing humanity

Antimicrobial agents are drugs that have saved countless lives since their discovery, but their development and pharmaceutical process is very slow and arduous. Microorganisms are gaining resistance to these antimicrobial agents. This undermines all of the hard work put into their development. This is due to the extreme diversity and genetic flexibility of these microorganisms. This problem is only expected to worsen in the future for 2 reasons: antimicrobial candidates are dwindling, and even with large investments, the new antimicrobial mechanism will be countered with just a few generations of mutations. Therefore, there is an urgent need to supplement or replace the existing antibacterial treatment framework. The countermeasures we must take are clear. Recently, the NIH in the United States proposed a shift to explore alternative therapies to overcome antimicrobial resistance, including bacteriophage therapy and synthetic microbiota. Yonsei University’s diagnostic laboratory, the academic foundation of MicrobiotiX, and the Institute of Bacterial Resistance have conducted a world-class antimicrobial resistance study. During this research, many world-first discoveries were made. The research team then explored innovative ways to overcome antimicrobial resistance and from this discussion MicrobiotiX was founded. The specific method that MicrobiotiX is currently pursuing is through bacteriophage therapy. Through bacteriophages, we want to reset the relationship between humans and antimicrobial resistant bacteria. Through, both Korean and American research teams, we are investigating phages to be used in preclinical and clinical trials. I’ll continue to work hard to push our research forward and I look forward to your support.

Dongeun Yong, CEO

MicrobiotiX

A BRIEF HISTORY

2025

Raised KRW 20.0 billion in Series B funding


MP101 Phase 1 Clinical Trial IND Approval in Korea (Acute Pneumonia)

2024
Signed joint research agreement with LigaChem Biosciences

Completed production of MP101 clinical trial material at in-house GMP facility

2023

Joined Johnson & Johnson's JLABS in San Diego

2022

Raised KRW 6.5 billion in Series A funding


Identified MP101 as a lead candidate and initiated preclinical development


Established in-house GMP-grade bacteriophage production facility


Selected by NIH-NIAID for preclinical services

2021

Raised KRW 2.5 billion in Pre-A funding

2020

Established a bacteriophage library targeting multidrug-resistant Gram-negative bacteria


Obtained 299 phages from Yonsei University Medical Center via material transfer

2019
IRB approval for bacteriophage therapy in clinical trials

2016
MicrobiotiX founded

CONTACT


MicrobiotiX was established to proactively respond to the rapidly growing crisis of antibiotic resistance as a specialized company focused on the development of bacteriophage-based novel therapeutics.

MicrobiotiX is a leader in phage therapeutics, equipped with the world’s top-tier bacteriophage library, an AI-driven in silico platform, and cGMP-grade phage manufacturing facilities.

To date, the company has secured cumulative investments of approximately KRW 29 billion and has established partnerships with domestic and global pharmaceutical companies as well as renowned research institutes.



 


Possesses a target library for multidrug-resistant bacteria
Received approval for free pre-clinical serivce by the US institution
A cumulative institutional investment of 29 billion KRW
First-in-Human Clinical Trial of Korea’s First Bacteriophage Therapy
Joint research with LigaChem Biosciences
Establishment of a cGMP-class facility (CDMO service)

MicrobiotiX - CEO

Antimicrobial resistance is one of the
6 major challenges facing humanity

Antimicrobial agents are drugs that have saved countless lives since their discovery, but their development and pharmaceutical process is very slow and arduous. Microorganisms are gaining resistance to these antimicrobial agents. This undermines all of the hard work put into their development. This is due to the extreme diversity and genetic flexibility of these microorganisms. This problem is only expected to worsen in the future for 2 reasons: antimicrobial candidates are dwindling, and even with large investments, the new antimicrobial mechanism will be countered with just a few generations of mutations. Therefore, there is an urgent need to supplement or replace the existing antibacterial treatment framework. The countermeasures we must take are clear. Recently, the NIH in the United States proposed a shift to explore alternative therapies to overcome antimicrobial resistance, including bacteriophage therapy and synthetic microbiota. Yonsei University’s diagnostic laboratory, the academic foundation of MicrobiotiX, and the Institute of Bacterial Resistance have conducted a world-class antimicrobial resistance study. During this research, many world-first discoveries were made. The research team then explored innovative ways to overcome antimicrobial resistance and from this discussion MicrobiotiX was founded. The specific method that MicrobiotiX is currently pursuing is through bacteriophage therapy. Through bacteriophages, we want to reset the relationship between humans and antimicrobial resistant bacteria. Through, both Korean and American research teams, we are investigating phages to be used in preclinical and clinical trials. I’ll continue to work hard to push our research forward and I look forward to your support.

Dongeun Yong, CEO

MicrobiotiX

A BRIEF HISTORY

2025

Raised KRW 20.0 billion in Series B funding


MP101 Phase 1 Clinical Trial IND Approval in Korea (Acute Pneumonia)

2024

Signed joint research agreement with LigaChem Biosciences


Completed production of MP101 clinical trial material at in-house GMP facility

2023

Joined Johnson & Johnson's JLABS in San Diego

2022

Raised KRW 6.5 billion in Series A funding


Identified MP101 as a lead candidate and initiated preclinical development


Established in-house GMP-grade bacteriophage production facility


Selected by NIH-NIAID for preclinical services

2021

Raised KRW 2.5 billion in Pre-A funding

2020

Established a bacteriophage library targeting multidrug-resistant Gram-negative bacteria


Obtained 299 phages from Yonsei University Medical Center via material transfer

2019
IRB approval for bacteriophage therapy in clinical trials

2016
MicrobiotiX founded

CONTACT

Gasan Digital Center Office, GMP Facility

(08511) IT Mirae Tower, 33, Digital-ro 9-gil, Geumcheon-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea (60-21 Gasan-Dong)

Office 304, 604, 606   GMP Facility 1105-1107

Tel  02. 6379. 2649    

E-mail  mx@microbiotix.net

Gasan Digital Center Office, GMP Facility

(08511) IT Mirae Tower, 33, Digital-ro 9-gil, Geumcheon-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea (60-21 Gasan-Dong)

Tel  02. 6379. 2649    

E-mail  mx@microbiotix.net

MICROBIOTIX CO., LTD

IT Mirae Tower, 33, Digital-ro 9-gil, Geumcheon-gu, Seoul (60-21 Gasan-Dong, #304)  
TEL : 02. 6379. 2649
E-mail : mx@microbiotix.net

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MICROBIOTIX CO., LTD

IT Mirae Tower, 33, Digital-ro 9-gil, Geumcheon-gu, Seoul (60-21 Gasan-Dong, #304)

TEL : 02. 6379. 2649   l   E-mail : mx@microbiotix.net

Copyright © MICROBIOTIX. All rights reserved.