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BioIOS is a hydroxy sulfonated palmitic/stearic acid derived from palm oil. The hydrophilic groups are located in the middle of the hydrophobic chain, providing this new surfactant with excellent surfactant proberties. Kao news release, January 23, 2019
The group of Kenya HONDA has isolated eleven intestinal bacteria that activate immune cells. When administered to mice, infection resistance against pathogenic bacteria and anticancer immune response was strengthened. RIKEN news release, January 23, 2019
In this collaborative research, Shionogi aims to create new peptide drug conjugates by linking drugs or drug candidate compounds to cargo peptides which are able to pass the blood-brain-barrier. Shionogi news release, January 23, 2019