The development of non-invasive medications from echini has been started in the Pacific Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry, RAS.

      "A new project to develop non-invasive drugs based on echinochrome - quinoid pigment of sea urchins has been launched at the institute. They will be widely used for the treatment of coronary heart disease, cataract, glaucoma, diabetes, atherosclerosis, chronic pulmonary inflammatory diseases and age-related changes”.

      The partner in the project implementation is the Center for Cardiovascular and Metabolic Diseases at the Inha University, Korea Republic. The project is supported by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation.