Antigenics was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Lexington, Massachusetts. Antigenics Inc., a biotechnology company, engages in developing and commercializing technologies to treat cancers and infectious diseases, primarily based on immunological approaches. Its products include Oncophage (vitespen), a patient-specific therapeutic cancer vaccine registered for use in the Russia Federation, as well as under review by the European Medicines Agency for the treatment of kidney cancer patients with earlier-stage disease. The company tested Oncophage in phase 3 clinical trials for the treatment of renal cell carcinoma and metastatic melanoma; and phase 1 and phase 2 clinical trials for various indications, as well as in phase 2 clinical trial for the treatment of recurrent glioma, a type of brain cancer. Its product candidate portfolio also includes QS-21 Stimulon adjuvant, which is used in various vaccines under development in trials for diseases, such as hepatitis, human immunodeficiency virus, influenza, cancer, Alzheimer's disease, malaria, and tuberculosis; AG-707, a therapeutic vaccine program for the treatment of genital herpes; and Aroplatin, a liposomal chemotherapeutic for the treatment of solid malignancies and B-cell lymphomas. The company was formerly known as Antigenics L.L.C. and changed its name to Antigenics, Inc. in February 2000.

Eurand N.V. company was formerly known as Eurand B.V. Eurand N.V. was incorporated in 1984 and is based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Eurand N.V., a specialty pharmaceutical company, develops, manufactures, and commercializes pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical products. The company develops these products based on its proprietary customized release technologies used to reduce daily dosing requirements and time the release of drugs in the body to increase efficacy or to reduce side effects; Tastemasking/ODTs technologies to increase patient compliance through more convenient dosage forms, such as orally disintegrating tablets and taste-masked drugs; bioavailability enhancement technologies to improve drug absorption; and drug conjugation technologies to extend drug half-life and to target specific organs or other biological targets, such as tumors. Its technologies are used for applications in drug products used for various therapeutic areas, including cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, pain, nutrition, and respiratory.Eurand company offers EUR-1037, as an over-the-counter sleep-aid; EUR-1025, an oral formulation of ondansetron, an anti-emetic prescribed to prevent nausea and vomiting; and EUR-1073, an enteric coated, controlled release formulation of beclomethasone diproprionate for the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease. It products also include Zentase, also known as EUR-1008, a porcine-derived proprietary enzyme replacement product for the treatment of exocrine pancreatic insufficiency, which has completed Phase III clinical trials; Amrix, a sustained release formulation of cyclobenzaprine hydrochloride, used as an adjunct to rest and physical therapy for relief of muscle spasm associated with acute and painful musculoskeletal conditions; and products and services to the cystic fibrosis community.

Metabolex, Inc. was founded in 1991 and is based in Hayward, California. Metabolex, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company, engages in the discovery and development of novel therapeutics for the treatment of type II diabetes and related metabolic disorders. The company’s products include MBX-102/JNJ 39659100, an oral small-molecule insulin sensitizer; MBX-8025, which is intended for the treatment of dyslipidemia; MBX-2982, which is an agonist of GPR119, a G-protein coupled receptor that is expressed in pancreatic islets and the gastrointestinal tract; and MBX-2044, a second generation insulin sensitizer.

Mylan Pharmaceuticals isn't a snob when it comes to labels -- the company is the generic research and development, manufacturing, marketing, and distribution division of Mylan. Mylan Pharmaceuticals offers more than 170 generic prescription products developed in-house, as well as nearly 70 products under distribution agreements with other pharmaceutical companies. The company devotes most of its research and development efforts to the development of extended dosages. Its sister company Mylan Technologies develops transdermal and polymer film patches. Its products are sold to pharmaceutical wholesalers, distributors, mail order pharmacies, and drugstore chains.

Cell Therapeutics, Inc. company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Seattle, Washington. Cell Therapeutics, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company, develops, acquires, and commercializes oncology products for cancer treatment. Its development portfolio includes Pixantrone, a phase III trial product, for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma; Brostallicin, which is in first-line Phase II study for the treatment of sarcoma; and OPAXIO, a chemotherapeutic agent for the potential treatment of non-small cell lung, ovarian, and other cancers. It has collaboration and licensing arrangements with Novartis International Pharmaceutical, Ltd.; and PG-TXL Company, L.P.

Caraco Pharmaceutical Laboratories, Ltd. was founded in 1984 and is based in Detroit, Michigan. Caraco Pharmaceutical Laboratories, Ltd. is a subsidiary of Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited. Caraco Pharmaceutical Laboratories, Ltd. (Caraco) is engaged in the business of developing, manufacturing, marketing and distributing generic and private-label pharmaceuticals to wholesalers, distributors, warehousing and non-warehousing chain drugstores and managed care providers, throughout the United States and Puerto Rico. During the fiscal year ended March 31, 2009 (fiscal 2009), Caraco received United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for eight abbreviated new drug applications (ANDAs) relating to three products. It had filed 10 ANDAs relating to nine products with the FDA during fiscal 2009. This brings Caraco’s total number of ANDAs pending approval by the FDA to 29 (including four tentative approvals) relating to 25 products as of March 31, 2009.

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co. (OPC) is a manufacturer and distributor of pharmaceuticals, clinical testing and medical equipment, and food products. The company operates six business segments specializing in branded prescriptions, over-the-counter drugs, clinical nutritionals, diagnostic substances and devices, nutraceuticals, and skin care products ("cosmedics"). OPC's medicinal products include Mikelan eye drops for glaucoma treatment and Pletaal anti-platelet treatment. The company's line of nutraceutical consumer health products include FIBE-MINI dietary fiber supplement, Calorie Mate foods, and Pocari Sweat sports drink. Otsuka Pharmaceutical is part of the very diverse Otsuka Group.

MacroGenics Inc. company is developing therapeutic treatments for cancer, autoimmune disorders, and infectious diseases. The company is helping researchers from National Institutes of Health and two universities to develop a fully human monoclonal antibody (single disease-cell targeting protein) treatment for the deadly West Nile virus. MacroGenics is also in late development stages for another monoclonal antibody used to treat Type 1 diabetes (also known as juvenile diabetes); the diabetes treatment has received orphan drug status, an FDA designation for rare diseases. Other targeted ailments include cancer, arthritis, and multiple sclerosis.

Bayhill Therapeutics knows that some immune responses are just way out of line. The biopharmaceutical developer is designing vaccines to eliminate problematic immune responses and restore the immune system to its normal state, known as "tolerance." Its product candidate BHT-3009 is being studied in clinical trials as a treatment for multiple sclerosis while its other leading candidate BHT-3021 is in clinical trials for the treatment of type 1 diabetes. The company's pre-clinical candidate, BHT-3034 is being developed as a treatment for myasthenia gravis, an autoimmune disease that causes interruption in the transmission of nerve impulses to muscles.

Phase 2 Discovery partners with pharmaceutical companies to develop early-stage drug candidates that could treat various central nervous system diseases and conditions. The company also acquires drug candidates, takes them through Phase I and II clinical studies, and then offers the company the option of re-acquiring them Phase 2's goal is to speed up the discovery process for multiple compounds that could aid patients with psychiatric and neurological disorders.

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