Horseshoe Crabs and The Biomedical Industry... Know the Truth

What makes a horseshoe crabs’ blood so special?

Horseshoe crab blood carries factors that react to antigens found on and in gramnegative bacteria walls by forming a clot around it. The clot isolates the bacteria, and protects the crab from infection. The blood also begins a healing process similar to ours where we form a clot, a scab, and eventually wounds heal.

Download the PDF now to learn more.

  • <<
  • >>

Join the Discussion