The word “Amicogen” consists of the meaning of friend, “AMICO”
in Latin and of gene, “GENE”. We developed innovative biocatalysts
and proteins by applying our proprietary i DNA Evolution™ Technology.
We are a “Bioengineering company just like a Sincere Friend”
who contributes to the human health and the preservation of environment.
Amicogen Biotech R&D Center is expanding its R&D field based on
bio-platform technology, and researchers account for 30% of all employees.
We will lead the Industrial Biotechnology to develop new technologies
that can drive the development of humanity and society,
one step further than others.
Amicogen has developed Special Enzymes for industrial and pharmaceutical products based on the i DNA evolution™.
We want to contribute to the sustainable growth and lifelong health
of humanity by developing New Bio-Ingredientfor Health functional foods
with Special Enzymes and Protein Purification Resin.
As Amicogen started as a bio-venture company, we have focused on
the core competence of R&D and are pursuing sustainable growth
in innovative technologies and products. To increase the value
of enterprise and shareholder, we are continually strengthening our core competencies such as specialty enzyme business, healthcare, protein
purification resin business and others.
Amicogen promotes various activities to realize the value of contributing
to the protection of human health and the environment.
Amicogen is positioning itself as a global biotechnology company
through growth and leaps to create new values.
Amicogen has developed bio innovative technologies and operated the businesses that consider humankind and environment from the perspective of sustainability for the past 20 years. We will continue sustainable development based on Amicogen's environmental soundness, social responsibility and sustainable innovative technology.
Amicogen produces new technologies and values based on
creative thinking and constant technological innovation through human
oriented management. We do our best to ensure that talented individuals
with unique skills and abilities can demonstrate their abilities
according to the nature of their duties.
Amicogen produces new technologies and values based on
creative thinking and constant technological innovation through human
oriented management. We do our best to ensure that talented individuals
with unique skills and abilities can demonstrate their abilities
according to the nature of their duties.
We are developing Bio products and New Bio-Ingredients
using i DNA Evolution™ Technology.
Description
It is derived from Trichoderma viride and produces D-glucosamine from chitosan.
Standard
Activitya |
200 U/g or 5,000 U/g |
Properties |
White or yellow colored, freeze-dried powder |
Arsenic(as As2O3) |
< 4 ppm |
Pb |
< 10 ppm |
Heavy metals |
< 40 ppm |
Coliform bacteria group |
< 30/g |
Salmonella |
Negative |
Application
Glucosamine production
Storage temperature
Below 4°C
Characteristics
· Type of chitosanase: Exo type
· Optimal temperature: 50~60°C(Stable more than 24 hours below 35°C)
· Optimal pH: pH 5.0(The productivity of glucosamine is high at pH 3.8 to 4.2)
· pH stability: pH 3.0~6.0
· Chitosan is completely hydrolyzed below 5%(w/v).