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Raw materials for pharmaceuticals

In the raw materials business for pharmaceuticals,  high-purity and high-quality raw materials such as chondroitin sulfate for pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and health foods, which we have sold for over half a century, and hyaluronic acid for cosmetics (starting from 1981) are being used by many pharmaceutical manufacturers and cosmetic manufacturers.

Main Products

Hyaluronan

Hyaluronan is a type of glycosaminoglycan, which is a major component of glycoconjugatethat is rich in corpus vitreum of the eye, umbilical cord, skin, synovial fluid, cockscombs, shark skin and whale cartilage.
Hyaluronan has high water retention and viscoelasticity properties, and it can function as a lubricant and protective coating. It is primarily used as a raw material of  ophthalmological medicines (eye medicines), cosmetics and health foods.

For more information about Hyaluronan, please visit here.
Hyaluronan Fact Sheet (Seikagaku Corporation) (Japanese)

Chondroitin Sulfate

Chondroitin sulfate is a type of glycosaminoglycan, which is a major component of glycoconjugate.
It is present in the cartilage, bones, ligaments, cornea, blood vessels and other parts of the human body, and it contributes to the sustaining and strengthening of tissues and the maintaining of flexibility.
It is used as a raw material of cardiovascular medicines, metabolic medicines, ophthalmological medicines (eye drops, eye lotions), energy foods (tablets and drinks) and cosmetics. We are also studying applications in the regenerative medicine field and other new uses.