Research & Development
Peptides
Through our peptide business, ILS group is promoting research and development in the field of peptide sciences for contributing to the progress of human society.
ILS Inc., in collaboration with universities, national research institutes, and companies, has carried out some peptide-related studies, which could be applied to an immunodepressive drug, a therapeutic agent for asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and a diabetes drug. With the aim of improving pharmacological activity and of prolonged activity, we have studied about derivatization of bioactive peptides, modification for higher stability and for longer activity, development of new formulation types such as sustained-release system and dry powder inhaler, etc.
American Peptide Company, Inc. (APC), meanwhile, offers more robust technology capacities to a growing roster of global pharmaceutical and biotech customers. R&D group of APC is tasked with the development of new technologies to be adapted to the process of innovative new products to help our customers more effectively drive bioactive peptides identified as potential drug targets through the discovery and development phase. Recently, the R&D group has been instrumental in the development of APC’s glycosylation and PEGylation technology, which are used to enhance their therapeutic properties and to improve their sustaintivity in the blood.
Pharmaceuticals
In order to lessen the economic burden of patients, we have been working on the development of peptide-based generic pharmaceuticals that have the quality and efficacy equivalent to their original drugs. The equivalency is tested from such aspects as quality, specification, stability, pharmacokinetics, formulation, etc. and the valid experimental data is turned in to the government for an approval. Once approved, our focus is directed to a stable supply of the product to the patients.
Functional Foods
We have been searching for nutritional and bioactive substances in natural source that are required for maintaining or improving the human health. Among our products, Heme-Iron (an essential mineral to the human body) and L-Carnitine (necessary for the energy metabolism of lipid) are a pioneering presence in Japan and enriched with reliable data showing their functional efficacy. We will keep developing new functional ingredients with high value and quality based on the chemical, nutritional and physiological verification with advanced technologies. Besides, we will support the diet of modern people and offer helpful information for not only children and the elderly, but also pregnant women and those having lifestyle-related diseases.
