The Nytricx Nitric Oxide (NO)-Releasing Wound Patch: Controlled Antimicrobial and Wound Healing Therapy

Nytricx is developing a Fiber Optic NO-releasing wound patch delivering the antimicrobial and wound healing properties of Nitric Oxide, without induction of resistance, common with antibiotic drugs. The wound patch offers an optional clotting agent, tranexamic acid (TXA) layer, and an all-new Fiber Optic version based on Nytricx Fiber Optic catheter insert technology, designed for both acute and chronic wound care.

Nytricx Wound Patch Platform: Product Variants

Nitric Oxide-releasing wound patch

Ideal for: Chronic wounds, diabetic foot ulcers, surgical sites

The core dressing technology uses medical-grade silicone embedded with SNAP (a nitric oxide donor). It continuously releases NO to both the wound surface and environment, helping prevent infection, reduce inflammation, and promote tissue regeneration.

  • Continuous NO release 
  • Thin, flexible, and non-cytotoxic
  • No demonstrated antibiotic resistance risk

Nitric Oxide-releasing wound patch

Ideal for: Chronic wounds, diabetic foot ulcers, surgical sites

Dual Nitric Oxide-releasing and blood clotting wound patch

Ideal for: Emergency medicine, trauma wounds, battlefield injury care

Dual Nitric Oxide-releasing and blood clotting wound patch

Ideal for: Emergency medicine, trauma wounds, battlefield injury care

This dual-layer patch adds a second layer containing Tranexamic Acid (TXA), an FDA-approved clotting agent, while maintaining antimicrobial NO release. Designed for trauma, battlefield use, and post-surgical bleeding risk.

  • Combines antimicrobial and hemostatic action
  • TXA layer for rapid clotting
  • Maintains NO release effectiveness

Fiber Optic Controlled Nitric Oxide-Releasing Wound Patch

Ideal for: Chronic Wound Therapy

This advanced version integrates a fiber optic element that enables real-time control of NO release through light modulation. NO output is tunable based on light intensity, offering precision controlled release of NO.

  • Real-time NO control via light intensity
  • Compatible with wearable tech/smartphone activation
  • Ideal for long-term or complex wound management

Fiber Optic Controlled Nitric Oxide-Releasing Wound Patch

Ideal for: Controlled wound therapy, hospital-managed chronic wound care, R&D use cases

Scientific Highlights

  • Broad Antimicrobial Action

    99.9% MRSA reduction in 3 days (porcine wound model)

  • Promotes All Healing Phases

    Supports hemostasis, inflammation damping, proliferation, and remodeling

  • Predictable, Tunable Release

    Fiber-optic version allows light-controlled NO dosing for precision therapy

Pre‑Clinical Data Snapshot

  • Model

    Gold-standard porcine dermal wounds

  • Results:

    3-log MRSA reduction in 3 days Enhanced re-epithelialization & moist healing

  • Mechanism

    NO: broad-spectrum antimicrobial + anti-inflammatory + pro-angiogenic

Design & Composition

  • Medical-grade silicone (NuSil®) base
  • Embedded SNAP for sustained NO release
  • (Optional) Dual-layer version includes Tranexamic Acid for clotting
  • NO-releasing Fiber Optic Wound Patch

Four stages of Wound Healing Regulated/
Promoted by Nitric Oxide

1.

Hemostasis

NO Regulates

  • Thrombosis
  • Proliferation
  • Adhesion expression
2.

Inflammation

NO Regulates

  • Leukocyte infiltration
3.

Proliferation

NO Promotes

  • Fibroblast & endothelial cell proliferation
  • Collagen synthesis
  • Angiogenesis
4.

Remodeling

NO Promotes

  • Increased collagen synthesis
  • Collagen reorganization & reorientataion

Commercial Outlook & Strategic Development

Market Opportunity

The global wound care market is projected to exceed $30 billion by 2028, driven by rising cases of chronic wounds, surgical site infections, and diabetic foot ulcers.

  • 19 million+ diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) cases worldwide
  • Significant demand for non-antibiotic, antimicrobial wound technologies

Funding Secured

Nytricx has raised $6.2 million to date in non-dilutive government grants from – CDC, NIH, DoD, and BARDA

An additional $6.3 million in NIH funding is currently pending.

Seeking Strategic Partners

We are currently raising $10 million in milestone-based Series A funding to advance our NO-releasing wound patch to clinical deployment.

Milestone Use of Funds Amount Target Year
1. Finalize formulation & non-GLP safety evaluation $2 Million 2025
2. GMP manufacturing & GLP toxicology studies $4 Million 2026
3. Phase II clinical trials $4 Million 2027

Flexible terms available. Interested in investing or partnering?

Contact us to schedule a conversation.

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Ronald Shebuski,

PhD, President and CEO

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