Nano T-Sailing

What Nano T-Sailing does

Nano T-Sailing合同会社 (Nano T-Sailing LLC) is a Japanese biotechnology company founded on July 1, 2020, and headquartered at the University of Tokushima Venture Business Laboratory in Tokushima City. The company develops and manufactures two related product lines: three-dimensional cell culture substrates and antibody-based detection products, all positioned for research use only. Its core technology is a bacterial cellulose nanofiber (NFBC) synthesized by Acetobacter spp. using sugar beet from Hokkaido as the raw material, which serves as a substrate enabling spheroid formation of multiple cell types including HepG2 liver cancer cells, MCF-7 and 4T1 breast cancer lines, MKN45 gastric cancer, B16 melanoma, and human iPS cells without specialized reagents or equipment. The lead product, 3D-NanoFibGrow-I, is supplied in 10 mL, 25 mL, and 50 mL formats priced at 19,800 to 59,800 yen, and is documented to increase CYP enzyme activity relevant to drug metabolism studies.

The second product line addresses anti-PEG (polyethylene glycol) antibody detection through proprietary hybridoma-derived monoclonal antibodies. The company sells Anti-PEG IgG and IgM ELISA kits (50,000 yen each, 96-well format) for monitoring patients treated with PEGylated drugs and detecting anti-PEG antibodies linked to treatment failure or anaphylaxis-like reactions, plus standalone purified mouse anti-PEG IgG (HIK-G11) and IgM (HIK-M11) antibodies launched in November 2024, priced from 48,000 to 198,000 yen. The business also lists contract antibody manufacturing, peptide synthesis, and liposome-related services as part of its offering, leveraging the same hybridoma and bio-conjugation capabilities.

Commercially, Nano T-Sailing operates a dual-channel model: direct sales via downloadable order forms submitted through its Japanese-and-English website, and a core distribution partnership with Miki Sangyo Co., Ltd., which organizes exhibition booths at Japanese academic conferences including the Japan Society for Pharmacokinetics annual meetings. The company is founder-led by Representative Partner Hideki Ando, who holds a Doctor of Pharmaceutical Sciences from the University of Shizuoka and previously held project assistant professor and assistant professor positions at the University of Tokushima and Yamaguchi University. The firm was established with capital stock of 1.5 million yen, has no disclosed external institutional investment, and currently serves customers only in Japan.

Name

Nano T-Sailing

Legal name

Nano T-Sailing合同会社

Website

https://nano-t-s.co.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Nano T-Sailing is a University of Tokushima spin-off that develops 3D cell culture substrates using bacterial cellulose nanofiber technology and anti-PEG antibody detection kits, selling primarily to Japanese pharmaceutical, biotech, and academic research customers through direct sales and a Miki Sangyo distribution partnership.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Biotechnology Research Reagents

NAICS

Resin, Synthetic Rubber, and Artificial and Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing (3252), Pulp Mills (32211), Research and Development in Nanotechnology (541713)

SIC

Broadwoven Fabric Mills, Man Made Fiber & Silk (2221), Pulp Mills (2611)

akta.pro primary industry

Compostable & Bio-Based Packaging (PLA/PHA, Starch Blends, Cellulose Films) (IMALAMAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Nanocellulose & Cellulose Derivatives (CNC/CNF, MCC, ethers/esters) (IMAMALAD), Specialty Pulp (Microfibrillated/Nanocellulose, Filter/Technical Grades) (IMAMADAE), Microbiome Manufacturing, Formulation & Delivery Technologies (encapsulation, spores, oral delivery) (HLAAAFAJ)

Keywords

• 3D cell culture substrates
• Spheroid culture products
• Anti-PEG antibody kits
• Monoclonal antibody reagents
• Nanofiber cellulose biotech

Headquarters

HQ city

Tokushima

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. 3D Cell Culture Substrate Sales: Sale of 3D-NanoFibGrow-I products in various sizes (10mL, 25mL, 50mL) for research and drug development applications.
2. Anti-PEG Antibody Detection Kit Sales: Sale of ELISA kits for detecting anti-PEG antibodies (IgG and IgM) along with supporting reagents like blocking/dilution solution and wash buffer.
3. Antibody Reagent Sales: Sale of purified anti-PEG IgG and IgM monoclonal antibodies in various volumes (0.1mL, 0.5mL) for research applications.
4. Contract Antibody Manufacturing: Contract manufacturing of antibodies as part of their business description.
5. Peptide Synthesis and Sales: Synthesis and sale of peptides and their derivatives.
6. Liposome-related Services: Liposome-related contract services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Nano T-Sailing develops and manufactures three-dimensional cell culture substrates (3D-NanoFibGrow-I) made from bacterial cellulose nanofibers synthesized by Acetobacter spp. using Hokkaido sugar beet, enabling spheroid formation of multiple cell types. The company also develops and sells anti-PEG antibody ELISA detection kits and purified monoclonal anti-PEG IgG/IgM antibody reagents for research and PEG immunogenicity monitoring applications.

Product overview

Nano T-Sailing offers a product portfolio centered on three-dimensional cell culture substrates and antibody-related products. The core product is 3D-NanoFibGrow-I, a bacterial cellulose nanofiber-based substrate for spheroid cell culture used in drug metabolism research. Complementing this are Anti-PEG IgG and IgM ELISA detection kits for identifying anti-PEG antibodies in clinical specimens, along with corresponding purified monoclonal antibody reagents (HIK-G11 and HIK-M11) sold separately. Accessory reagents (blocking/dilution solution and wash solution) support the ELISA workflow.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 3D-NanoFibGrow-I Cell Culture Substrate Three-dimensional cell culture substrate made from bacterial cellulose nanofibers synthesized by Acetobacter spp. using Hokkaido sugar beet as raw material. Enables spheroid formation of HepG2, iPS, and multiple cancer cell lines using a simple two-step room-temperature protocol without special reagents or equipment, and supports increased CYP enzyme activity for drug metabolism studies. Sold in 10 mL, 25 mL, and 50 mL sizes for research and drug development applications.
• Anti-PEG IgG ELISA Kit (NTS-002-G) 96-well sandwich ELISA kit for detecting anti-PEG IgG antibodies in serum using proprietary monoclonal antibodies purified from hybridomas. Used by clinical research and drug development organizations monitoring PEGylated drug efficacy and identifying anti-PEG antibody-mediated treatment failure or anaphylaxis-like reactions.
• Anti-PEG IgM ELISA Kit (NTS-002-M) 96-well sandwich ELISA kit for detecting anti-PEG IgM antibodies in serum using proprietary monoclonal antibodies purified from hybridomas. Used by clinical research and drug development organizations monitoring PEGylated drug efficacy and identifying anti-PEG antibody-mediated treatment failure or anaphylaxis-like reactions.
• Mouse Anti-PEG IgG Antibody (HIK-G11, NTS-002-G) Purified mouse monoclonal anti-PEG IgG antibody (isotype IgG), purified using a Protein G column, supplied in PBS with 50% glycerol at 0.5 mg/mL, sold in 0.1 mL and 0.5 mL volumes for research use.
• Mouse Anti-PEG IgM Antibody (HIK-M11, NTS-002-M) Purified mouse monoclonal anti-PEG IgM antibody (isotype IgM), purified using a Protein L column, supplied in PBS with 50% glycerol at 0.5 mg/mL, sold in 0.1 mL and 0.5 mL volumes for research use.
• Contract Antibody Manufacturing Service Contract manufacturing of antibodies provided as part of Nano T-Sailing's antibody-related business, leveraging the company's hybridoma and protein purification capabilities.
• Peptide Synthesis and Sales Service Custom synthesis and sale of peptides and peptide derivatives for research customers, leveraging the company's biochemical production capabilities.
• Liposome-Related Contract Service Liposome-related contract services provided as part of the company's antibody-related and broader biotechnology business.

Quantifiable outcome

• Increased activity of multiple CYP molecular species in HepG2 spheroids compared to 2D culture
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Miki Sangyo Co., Ltd. (三木産業株式会社)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 25 September 2023Miki Sangyo organizes exhibition booths at academic conferences (such as the Japan Society for Xenobiotics 38th and 40th Annual Meetings) where Nano T-Sailing's 3D-NanoFibGrow-I products are introduced, demonstrated, and sample work is conducted.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Abcam: Major antibody supplier serving research markets globally with a broad monoclonal antibody catalog. Comparable to Nano T-Sailing's antibody product line, though Abcam operates at much larger scale with broader mAb offerings.
• Thermo Fisher Scientific: Major life science tools company offering Gibco cell culture media, Nunc plates, and 3D culture products. Competes broadly with Nano T-Sailing across the cell culture workflow with a vastly larger product portfolio and global distribution.
• Lonza: Major cell culture media and bioprocessing supplier serving pharma and biotech customers globally. Competes with Nano T-Sailing in the cell culture segment though Lonza operates at much larger scale with broader offerings.
• Merck KGaA: Life science division (MilliporeSigma) offers cell culture reagents, scaffolds, and 3D culture products. Competes broadly in the cell culture space with Nano T-Sailing and serves similar pharmaceutical and academic research customers.

Direct peers

• STEMCELL Technologies: Specializes in cell culture media, reagents, and 3D culture tools including organoid and spheroid systems. Directly comparable to Nano T-Sailing's 3D cell culture substrate offering for research and drug discovery applications.
• Creative Biolabs: Custom antibody production and contract research services including mAb development. Directly comparable to Nano T-Sailing's contract antibody manufacturing and antibody reagent offerings for research customers.
• Corning: Corning Life Sciences is a leading manufacturer of 3D cell culture substrates including Matrigel and Corning spheroid microplates. Directly competes with Nano T-Sailing's 3D-NanoFibGrow-I in the 3D cell culture and spheroid formation market.

Emerging players

• CelluForce: Canadian nanocellulose producer focused on industrial applications of cellulose nanocrystals. Comparable to Nano T-Sailing on the cellulose nanofiber technology base, though CelluForce's focus is industrial rather than biomedical.

Regional players

• Takara Bio: Japanese life science tools company offering cell culture reagents, antibodies, and molecular biology products. Regional competitor serving Japanese research markets with overlapping customer base to Nano T-Sailing.
• FUJIFILM Wako Pure Chemical: Japanese reagents and chemicals supplier for life science research, including cell culture and antibody products. Comparable to Nano T-Sailing as a Japanese regional supplier serving academic and pharma research customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses6 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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