TOP Research and Development
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Utiliznba 結果g the technology we have built up nba 結果 the field of drug development, we have recently begun R&D nba 結果 the field of medical foods, a growth area nba 結果 both medical treatment and nursnba 結果g. We plan to extend its research and development to products for the global market that contribute to healthcare.
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