Peptide-Oligo Conjugates

Nagase & Co Ltd

Japan

Nagase & Co Ltd is one of the world's leading chemical distributors specializing in IVD materials and diagnostic manufacturing support. The company operates through specialized divisions: Nagase Diagnostics produces over 100 enzymes for clinical chemistry reagents, biosensors, and POCT applications, including assays for blood glucose, lipids, kidney function, and liver function. In 2002, Nagase Diagnostics developed the first enzymatic Glycated Albumin (GA) assay, an intermediate glycemic marker reflecting average glucose levels over 2-3 weeks, particularly valuable for diabetes treatment initiation and adjustment. Nagase's GA reagent is the only GA assay with U.S. FDA 510(k) clearance and holds 100% market share in Japan. Nagase Viita manufactures high-purity functional carbohydrates for pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, food, and diagnostics, including trehalose for protein and enzyme stabilization and maltose for preserving proteins and enzymes in lyophilized assays. Nagase ChemteX offers a portfolio of over 10,000 dyes developed through 70 years of dye synthesis research, supplying high-performance dyes with precisely tuned absorption properties spanning ultraviolet to near-infrared wavelengths (350-1100 nm), with manufacturing systems supporting small-batch, high-variety production from gram scale. Nagase also supplies a broad portfolio of OEM bulk reagents and IVD raw materials sourced from trusted manufacturing partners worldwide, with focus on quality, regulatory compliance, and global logistics supporting diagnostic companies of all sizes.