Life/Healthcare field

　For pharmaceuticals, we are developing functional lipids and activated PEG as DDS materials for biopharmaceuticals through means such as precision synthesis and advanced refining technologies. We are developing monodispersed PEG for antibody and nucleic acid drugs and ionic lipids for nucleic acid delivery. For medical care, we are developing the LIPIDURE® Series for areas such as eye care, diagnostic pharmaceuticals, and medical equipment-related fields, and are also developing high-function materials for the regenerative medicine sector. For cosmetics, we have a wealth of expertise in areas such as biocompatible materials, natural bioavailable substances, interface control technology, and mix design technology. We use this expertise to respond rapidly to functional advances.

Contribute to social issues

Contributing to improvement of patients' quality of life
　DDS is a technology that enhances the effects of drugs by adjusting their physiological activity, targeting lesions, yielding chemical stability, adjusting metabolic activity, and other means, so that they act at the required place in the body in the required amount for the required time. This technology makes it possible to reduce the side effects of drugs and the frequency of daily injections, thereby contributing to improving the QOL of patients who need these drugs.

Focusing on the development of diagnostic pharmaceutical agent
technologies in the wake of the outbreak of infectious disease
　COVID-19 is raging around the world. PCR test kits and antigen test kits have been widely used as diagnostic pharmaceuticals. Going forward, as global warming progresses and new infectious diseases emerge, the demand for diagnostic pharmaceuticals is expected to increase. Therefore, in order to contribute to people's health and hygiene, NOF is promoting the development of technologies that contribute to improving the quality and performance of diagnostic pharmaceuticals.

Supporting the development of food ingredients that can replace meat, which has a high environmental impact
　Plant-derived meat alternatives are attracting attention as plant-based foods with both environmental and health-related value. Based on this trend in Japan as well, food manufacturers are actively working to improve the quality of their products as they commercialize them. In response, NOF has begun to develop ingredients with functions to improve taste and texture. Meanwhile, we are also providing function-related support for new materials created by university research laboratories and food ventures.


Contributing to the reduction of food loss
　“Food loss,” which refers to the disposal of food that could have been eaten, such as unsold, uneaten, or expired food, has become a major social problem. We have developed functional food materials for food that maintain the softness of bread and improve its texture and volume, which prolongs its deliciousness and prevents its early disposal, thereby contributing to the reduction of food loss.