Our Researcher Receives the Agricultural Chemistry Technology Award from the Agricultural Chemical Society of Japan
A researcher from Mitsubishi Corporation Life Sciences has received the Agricultural Chemistry Technology Award for the practical application of the cosmetic ingredient 'Lepista'.
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Mitsubishi Corporation Life Sciences Limited (Head Office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Koji Shimizu) is pleased to announce that Ms. Hisae Aoshima, a Fellow Researcher at our company, along with Professor Hiroyasu Kashiwagi of Shizuoka University (Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture), received the "Agricultural Chemistry Technology Award" at the awards ceremony held by the Agricultural Chemical Society of Japan on March 9, 2026.
■ Award Overview
【Society/Award Name】Agricultural Chemical Society of Japan "Agricultural Chemistry Technology Award"
【Awarded Achievement】"Practical Application of Fairy Compound AOH as a Cosmetic Ingredient"
【Collaborative Research】Professor Hiroyasu Kashiwagi, Faculty of Agriculture, Shizuoka University (National University Corporation)
Since 2018, our company, in collaboration with Professor Kashiwagi of Shizuoka University, has been promoting research towards the practical application of azahypoxanthine (AOH), a type of fairy compound, as a cosmetic ingredient. AOH has been confirmed to have functions that keep the skin healthy, such as preventing rough skin, conditioning the stratum corneum, and improving skin texture. Ms. Aoshima was comprehensively responsible for the entire development process, from functional evaluation to safety testing. The results led to the launch of the cosmetic ingredient "Lepista" in October 2022. The series of initiatives, which have been steadily accumulating market achievements through adoption by multiple brands, have been highly recognized, leading to this award.
■ About the "Agricultural Chemistry Technology Award"
The "Agricultural Chemistry Technology Award," established in 1968 (Showa 43), is a prestigious award presented to technologies and engineers whose technical achievements in the field of agricultural chemistry have particularly outstanding practical value and contribution to industry in real society.
FAQ
What award did the researcher from Mitsubishi Corporation Life Sciences receive?
The researcher, Hisae Aoshima, received the "Agricultural Chemistry Technology Award" from the Agricultural Chemical Society of Japan.
What was the awarded achievement?
The awarded achievement was the "Practical Application of Fairy Compound AOH as a Cosmetic Ingredient".
What is the cosmetic ingredient developed?
The cosmetic ingredient developed is called 'Lepista', which is based on azahypoxanthine (AOH).
What are the benefits of 'Lepista' (AOH)?
AOH has been confirmed to have functions that keep the skin healthy, such as preventing rough skin, conditioning the stratum corneum, and improving skin texture.
Who was the collaborative research partner?
The collaborative research partner was Professor Hiroyasu Kashiwagi from the Faculty of Agriculture, Shizuoka University.
When was the research for 'Lepista' initiated?
The research towards the practical application of AOH as a cosmetic ingredient was promoted since 2018.
When was 'Lepista' launched to the market?
'Lepista' was launched as a cosmetic ingredient in October 2022.
What is the 'Agricultural Chemistry Technology Award'?
It is a prestigious award established in 1968, presented to technologies and engineers whose achievements in agricultural chemistry have outstanding practical value and contribution to industry.