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Everything About Sponge Science

UNIZ LAB carries out integrated research across the whole spicule cycle, from sponge aquaculture to DNA analysis and plant research. Fifteen years of research history make our 99% high-purity raw material.

15+ yrs
Research history
5
Research areas
Research Areas

5 Core Research Areas

From sponge biology to molecular analysis, covering every area of spicule science

Research Output

Research Output Data

200+
Formulations
Milestones

15 Years of Research

1994

UNIZ LAB founded; sponge research begins

2008

Proprietary spicule purification process developed

2012

Proprietary enzyme-based extraction method developed

2016

ISO 9001 and ISO 22716 certification

2019

DNA analysis-based raw material screening system built

2025

Artificial aquaculture of freshwater sponge achieved

2024

Global B2B supply chain expanded overseas

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GMP
CERTIFIED
Research Infrastructure

World-class
research infrastructure

We research and produce top-quality spicules with advanced analytical equipment and GMP-certified production facilities.

GMP-certified production facility
Meets Korea MFDS standards
SEM electron microscope
Nanoscale analysis of spicule structure
Cytotoxicity laboratory
Safety testing to ISO 10993
Enzyme treatment equipment
Proprietary low-temperature enzyme treatment system
DNA sequencing equipment
Molecular-biology species identification
ICP-MS analyser
Precise trace-element analysis

Research Collaboration & Technology Transfer

Our door is open to anyone interested in joint research, technology transfer or co-authoring papers on spicule raw material.