Specialty 1 - Biotechnology

Nagase's contributions to the biotechnology field began with the first production of a bacterial enzyme for textile processing (kimono dyeing) in Japan in 1939. Since then, Nagase has accumulated a wealth of expertise in the production and application of enzymes to a wide variety of industries, winning renown as a pioneer in the field of enzyme manufacturing. Using cutting-edge biotechnology techniques, this division has been conducting extensive research in order to develop a new enzymes of microbial origin and to apply them to the production of bioactive and other useful materials. In addition, state-of-the-art biotechnologies are being applied to the development of new enzymes that act as biocatalysts for organic syntheses, helping to establish environmentally friendly (green) manufacturing processes.

Specialty 2 - Organic Synthetic Chemistry

It has become essential to skillfully combine multiple reaction steps in synthesizing modern pharmaceuticals as their structures have become increasingly complicated in recent years. In the case of a molecule of which real image cannot be superimposed on its mirror image, it is necessary to selectively synthesize only the desired image. Against this backdrop, we have developed practical methods for efficiently synthesizing only the desired molecular entity, no matter how complicated its structure is. Further, we are also dedicated to scaling up chemical processes in cooperation with Nagase's Chemicals Business Group of Nagase ChemteX, one of Nagase's manufacturing affiliates.

Specialty 3 - Life Sciences

Rooted in biochemistry and based on its related research disciplines, life sciences have recently made amazing advances keeping the pace with other technologies. This has allowed us to elucidate biological processes at the molecular level and associate various diseases successfully with ROS (reactive oxygen species), a cause of oxidative stress. We also apply molecular biology to screening studies using animal cells and other biological systems in order to identify new physiologically active entities. Using this kind of cutting-edge technology, we are developing new businesses in collaboration with the Health Care Business Group.

Specialty 4 - Plastics Additives

Thermoplastic resins contain various additives and pigments depending on their application. We prepare master batches containing additives and pigments and evaluate their actual performance to determine optimal combinations after mixing them with certain resins.

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Specialty 5 - Pharmaceuticals Analysis/GMP

Pharmaceuticals manufactured overseas must pass stringent quality examinations before being allowed to be imported and sold in Japan. To promote the timely, economical supply of quality pharmaceuticals to the domestic market, we perform analyses and quality assurance tests that comply with the GMPI standards set by the Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare, to control the distribution and quality of imported pharmaceuticals.

Specialty 6 - Molecular Materials Development

We develop microcapsules, electroconductive polymers, and other functional molecular materials, as well as methods to emulsify polymers. We also take on the challenges of developing new materials and of exploring their application at the interface of organic and inorganic chemistry. In the development of electronics chemicals, we cooperate with Nagase's Chemicals and Electronics Business Groups and the Chemicals Business Group of Nagase ChemteX, one of Nagase's manufacturing affiliates.