We research
THE COMPLEXITY OF NATURE
The complexity and intelligence of nature are a resource for the advancement of medicine. For us at Aboca, this translates into a new approach to caring for people’s health, through the physiological action of natural substances.
We have always recognised the therapeutic potential of complex natural substances and, through almost 50 years of research, have succeeded in bringing them from the world of tradition into the world of innovation.
Through our Evidence-Based Natural research system we apply Evidence-Based Medicine and Systems Medicine criteria to natural substances, and we use all this to the benefit of people’s health.
EVIDENCED BASED NATURAL: OUR RESEARCH LABORATORIES.
SYSTEMS BIOLOGY
We go beyond the study of “molecule-receptor” interactions to an understanding of the interaction between complex natural substances and the human metabolism. We apply state-of-the-art techniques, including genomics, transcriptomics and proteomics.
METABOLOMICS
We go beyond the identification of the title of a single active ingredient, aiming instead to understand the full qualitative/quantitative composition of substances.
We also use metabolomics to identify a substance’s “fingerprint”.
CLINICAL
In addition to assessing specific clinical benefits, we evaluate broader parameters, including the individual’s homeostasis and quality of life. We study the efficacy, safety and biodegradability of our formulations through clinical and preclinical studies, real-world evidence studies and biodegradability tests (OECD Test Guidelines 301F and 310), while assessing the impact of a treatment on a patient’s quality of life.
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OTHER RESEARCH AREAS
HISTORICAL RESEARCH
We extensively study historical texts in order to research past solutions to a variety of health issues.
BOTANICAL RESEARCH
We collect plants from all over the world and study their therapeutic properties, to identify substances that could potentially be used in product development.
PHARMACEUTICAL DEVELOPMENT
We research optimal pharmaceutical forms of administration, to make sure our products yield the maximum therapeutic benefit.
BIG DATA MANAGEMENT
We use artificial intelligence to interpret and cross-reference data from various research areas, which allows us to transform huge amounts of data into valuable information that can be used by everyone.
