Cell protection:
Ectoine protects the cell by hydrating the cell membranes, protecting the cells from external agents such as allergens, pollutants and environmental insults. In addition, Ectoine binds with water molecules, increasing the hydration of the surface and thus increasing the mobility of the lipid head groups and fluidizing the lipid layer accordingly. This fluidizing effect further protects the cell membrane structure. Ectoine’s cell protective property make it very effective for many applications such as eye drops, nasal spray, topical cream and etc.
