Polysaccharide/DNA complex on the move: from discovery to business

Abstract

Looking back in own history is sometime good to get perspective for the next ten years. Since we found a new polysaccharide/DNA complex in 1999, we have worked on clarifying its fundamental properties and complexation mechanism as well as seeking application as a platform technology in DDS. There were several major stepping stones to lead us to the present. Finding of dectin-1 receptor in antigen presenting cells and targeting delivery of DNA through dectin-1. Human encounters at right time and right place to start our bio-venture company: NapaJen Pharma.