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NGS conforms its research and development system with Malaysia’s CBD (Convention on Biological-Diversity) |
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| The capability to perform large scale researches by local and foreign researchers through adequately equipped research facilities |
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NGS-FRIM Laboratory is located inside the premises of the Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM), with a space of approximately 462m2. This laboratory is well equipped with adequate facilities for various researches on bio-resources, able to meet all the needs of our joint-researches clients through our alliance contracts. One Japanese staff will be attached to this laboratory at all times, and together with one Japanese researcher on a monthly average, who will be able to provide guidance to local staffs on technical issues. Furthermore, we are also conducting researches and developing new research techniques internally for the purpose of exploring new lead chemical compounds.
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| NEW TECHNICAL DEVELOPMENT FROM NGS |
| The predictive microbiology technique |
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A theory proposed by Dr. Kunimoto HOTTA, NGS
By referring to the library data, the metabolic character, genotype, and metabolism of the actinomycetes isolated from the soil can be analyzed, along with the physical and chemical properties of active microbe and active compound present in the culture fluid, thus allowing a highly effective separation method of the target strain, which in turn saves time and cost. |
| Example of Predictive Microbiology (colony direct PCR) |
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By Colony Direct PCR, the genus of the strain can be identified, allowing the isolation to be carried out rapidly and easily.
A unique primer has been used for the sample in the photo
The Colony Direct PCR indicates it to be from the genus Streptomyces
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| The research and development process |
| Main Staff of Research and Development Department |
Dr. Masahiro HATSU
Division Director of R&D
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Dr. Seiji KOBAYASHI
Department Manager of Research Promotion
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Meiji Seika Central Research Center
Microbial Chemicstry Research Center
Toray New Frontiers Research Lab. |
Postdoctoral Researcher of Chemical Engineering, Stanford University
Postdoctoral Researcher of Kitasato Life Science Centre, Kitasato University |
Ryuzo ENOKITA
Department Manager of Predictive Microbiology
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Dr. Kunimoto HOTTA
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| Former Sankyo Co..Ltd |
Microorganism Research Center, Roche Microorganism Research Center
National Infectious Disease Research Center |
Dr.Shinichi KONDO
Advisor
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Dr.Atsushi NAITO
Advisor |
Curator of Meiji Seika Pharmaceutical Research Center
Advisor to Microbial Chemistry Research Centre
Bio Science Associates |
Former Sankyo Co..Ltd (Director) |
Dr. Hironobu IINUMA
Advisor |
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| Takara Shuzou、Microorganism Research Centre |
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