THE CENTRE FOR CELLULAR & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY (CCMB) TESTS I2CURE BIOSHIELDTM TO BE 97% EFFICACIOUS AGAINST SARS-COV-2

The premier research organization, Centre for Cellular & Molecular Biology (CCMB) has tested I₂Cure BioShield^TM Lotion efficacious against the SARS-CoV-2. The Anti-Viral test on SARS-CoV-2 showed 97% Virus deduction within 5 minutes. The virus particles were assayed to be reduced from 10^6.2 to 10^4.5. The experiment was done in duplicates and the values were averaged to calculate the percentage of viral reduction. The experimental test was performed and examined by the leading Scientist-in-charge at CCMB, Dr. B. Kiran Kumar.

CSIR- CCMB has been actively involved in fighting COVID-19 in India on multiple fronts, from testing to validating anti-viral solutions and kits. It also seeks to develop technology based on the basic research findings towards the unmet social needs of the country.

The most recent mutant of Covid-19 is much stronger than the previous ones and is Air-borne in nature. It has been found by CSIR-CCMB & CSIR-IMTECH that this virus can travel from an infected person to greater than a distance of 2 meters. I₂Cure BioShield^TM Lotion is the only anti-microbial that tested to be effective against 97% of the viral load thus limiting the transmission from an infected person after application.

Since BioShield^TM is competent in breaking down the viral load at the host level, it is certainly going to limit the transmission up to a higher level.  Contrary to the existing Iodine formulations that are aqueous in nature resulting in the formation of by-products that cause irritation, staining, and odour,  I₂Cure BioShield^TM comprises only Molecular Iodine(I₂) isolated at 1500 ppm(1500 parts per million) stabilized in 100% vegetable grade Glycerine. This makes it free of all toxins that lead to stains and odour, as tested by the Indian Institute of Toxicology. A one-time application of BioShield™ delivers free molecular iodine directly into the epidermis & leaves no stain or smell. This prevents it from being washed away or rubbed off. Once inside, it diffuses back to the surface of the skin & kills any viral, bacterial, and fungal load showing persistent activity for up to 6 hours

Leading labs all over the world, namely – CSIR – CCMB (Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology), Analytical Lab Group (ALG), Choksi Labs, Shree Ram Testing Laboratories, and the Indian Institute of Toxicology (IIT) have all tested & certified the efficacy of Molecular Iodine against Viruses, Bacteria, and Fungi. Moreover, The Indian Institute of Technology-Kanpur (IIT-K) has recently collaborated with I₂Cure Pvt. Limited for all future research on Molecular iodine-based products that would be undertaken by the Biological Sciences & Bioengineering wing of IIT-K.

Mr. Ramesh Menon, Director- I₂Cure stated, “We are delighted to have brought the safest, most efficacious, and skin-friendly antimicrobial that now has proven action against the SARS-CoV-2. The virus has only gotten stronger in the past few months, therefore what the nation needs is a long-term solution against all microbes and their ill effects on humankind, social well-being, and the nation’s economy.”