Questcor Pharmaceuticals, Inc. was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Union City, California. Questcor Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a specialty pharmaceutical company, provides prescription drugs for central nervous system disorders. The company markets H.P. Acthar Gel (repository corticotropin injection), an injectable drug that is approved for the treatment of certain disorders with an inflammatory component, including the treatment of exacerbations associated with multiple sclerosis, and the treatment of nephrotic syndrome. H.P. Acthar Gel is also used in treating patients with infantile spasms, a rare form of refractory childhood epilepsy; and opsoclonus myoclonus syndrome, a rare autoimmune-related childhood neurological disorder. The company also markets Doral (quazepam), which is indicated for the treatment of insomnia characterized by difficulty in falling asleep, frequent nocturnal awakenings, and/or early morning awakenings.

Skystar Bio-pharmaceutical Company ("Skystar") is one of China's leading manufacturers and distributors of vaccines and medicines for poultry, livestock and domestic pets. Skystar has over 173 products in its current product line and has over 50 more products in development. Skystar employs over 200 people in Production Facilities located in Hu Xian, Xi'an City, Shaanxi, Province, PRC.Skystar has recently opened (July of 2006) its new GMP Certified Facility that will increase production capabilities by 200%. The demand for veterinary medicines and vaccines in China far exceeds the supply and Skystar's plan is to capitalize on its new GMP Certified Facility to increase margins while increasing production to help meet the growing and overwhelming demand for its products.

Thallion Pharmaceuticals develops products for the treatment of cancer and infections. Thallion has three leading products in various developmental stages. The Shigamabs drug candidate is targeted to treat Shigatoxin producing E. coli infections. The company's TLN-232 is being evaluated as a treatment of a number of cancer conditions. Its TLN-4601 is another oncology focused treatment. Thallion was considering the possible sale of the company until it received a nearly $9 million capital infusion through an arrangement with Premium Brands. Though Thallion's operations didn't change, and it's still owned by the same shareholders, the move did take the company public.

Astellas Pharma was born after Japanese pharmaceutical firms Yamanouchi Pharmaceutical and Fujisawa Pharmaceutical Company merged in 2005, creating one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in Japan. Main products include gastritis treatment Gaster, hypertension therapy Micardis, urology treatment Vesicare, organ transplant immunosuppressant Prograf, and cholesterol drug Lipitor (sold in Japan via an agreement with Pfizer). Astellas' products (including those under development) include cardiovascular, central nervous system, oncology, diabetes, infectious disease, inflammation/immunology, gastroenterology, and urology therapies.

LifeSpan BioSciences likes the way genes express themselves. The firm helps drugmakers develop new product candidates faster by finding proteins and RNA in human tissue samples to identify gene expression associated with disease. It licenses access to its databases of gene expressions and protein localizations to drug developers. Also available are target validation and tissue pathology services. LifeSpan's clients include pharmaceutical companies in Asia, Europe, and North America.

The Micron Group delves deeply into the world of drug discovery. Composed of companies based in the UK, the US, and South Africa -- including Micron Research, the group's flagship unit -- the group provides consulting services for pharmaceuticals research, development, and delivery companies. With expertise in Phase I-IV drug discovery trials, clinical research, data delivery, medical education, and medical communications, the group's services range from clinical development and research to marketing, strategic planning, and report publishing. The Micron Group also offers its SILK software for managing pharmaceutical R&D and marketing processes. Clients include Bristol-Myers Squibb and the World Health Organization.

Henderson Morley takes aim at those pesky microscopic parasites we know as viruses. The company researches and develops vaccines and treatments for viral infections by preventing them from replicating once they invade their host cells. One of its lead product candidates is a vaccine for genital herpes that could be used as a preventative or a therapeutic measure. Other candidates target human cytomegalovirus and human papillomavirus. Instead of taking its candidates through all phases of development, Henderson Morley instead looks to out-license its candidates. Chairman Andrew Knight owns 34% of the company.

VioQuest Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the acquisition, development and commercialization of clinical stage drug therapies targeting both the molecular basis of cancer and side effects of cancer treatment. The Company’s lead compound under development is Xyfid (1% topical uracil) for the treatment and prevention of Hand-Foot Syndrome (HFS). In parallel, Xyfid is also being developed to treat dry skin conditions and manage the burning and itching associated with various diseases of the skin or dermatoses. In addition, VioQuest Pharmaceuticals is developing VQD-002 (triciribine phosphate monohydrate or TCN-P), a small molecule anticancer compound that inhibits activation of protein kinase B (PKB or AKT), a key component of a signaling pathway known to promote cancer cell growth and survival, as well as resistance to chemotherapy and radiotherapy. On July 16, 2007, the Company completed the sale of Chiral Quest, Inc. to Chiral Quest Acquisition Corp.

Established in 1968 by French vet Pierre-Richard Dick, Virbac provides biological and pharmaceutical products for veterinary and animal health use and is one of the 10 biggest veterinary pharmaceutical companies in the world. Products include vaccines, flea treatments, wormers, and antibiotics for animals. With some 20 subsidiaries (including US-based Virbac Corporation), the company's products are sold in more than 100 countries. Virbac's companion animal segment (dogs, cats, horses) represents more than 60% of the company's sales, while its food-producing animal segment (cows, chickens, cattle) brings in about 37%. The founding Dick family owns about 50% of the company.

QLT Inc. company was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. QLT Inc., a biopharmaceutical company, engages in the discovery, development, and commercialization of pharmaceutical products, primarily in the field of ophthalmology. It offers Visudyne, a photosensitizer to treat the eye disease, known as wet age related macular degeneration; and also used for the treatment of subfoveal CNV due to pathologic myopia, or severe near-sightedness, and presumed ocular histoplasmosis or other macular diseases. The company also offers Eligard product line that includes one, three, four, and six month commercial formulations of Atrigel technology combined with leuprolide acetate for the treatment of prostate cancer. Its products in development include Visudyne therapy; punctal plug drug delivery system, an invasive drug delivery system for delivering various drugs topically to the eye through controlled sustained release to the tear film, under Phase II studies targeting the treatment of glaucoma and ocular hypertension; and QLT091001, a Phase Ia orally administered synthetic retinoid replacement therapy for 11-cis-retinal, which is a key biochemical component of the visual retinoid cycle, as well as OT-730, a prodrug of a beta adrenergic antagonist (a type of beta blocker) under investigation for the treatment of glaucoma.

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