Trimeris, Inc. was founded in 1993 and is based in Durham, North Carolina. Trimeris, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company, engages primarily in the commercialization of a class of fusion inhibitors for antiviral drug treatments. Its fusion inhibitors impair viral fusion, a complex process by which viruses attach to, penetrate, and infect host cells. The company offers FUZEON, a human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) fusion inhibitor and a 36-amino acid synthetic peptide that binds to a key region of an HIV surface protein called gp41 under a collaboration with F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd. Its FUZEON inhibitor blocks HIV viral fusion by interfering with certain structural rearrangements within gp41 that are required for HIV to fuse to and enter a host cell. FUZEON is approved in the United States, Canada, and the European Union. The company also holds TRI-1144, a next generation fusion inhibitor candidate that completed Phase I clinical trials.

Phase Bioscience is a biotechnology firm that has developed a technology utilizing genetically-engineered biopolymer peptides (ELPs) that changes solubility (from a liquid to a solid and back) based on the temperature and the salt content of the solution. Known as deltaPhase, Phase Bioscience's ELPs are designed to be used by pharmaceutical researchers in drug discovery processes and in life science applications, including recombinant protein purification (isolating a particular protein in a solution) and enzyme biocatalysts (isolating a particular recombinant enzyme in a solution).

Bio-Engineered Supplements & Nutrition, Inc. ompany makes bodybuilding supplements and sports nutrition products that are distributed in 70 countries. Its line of about 12 supplements come in capsules, liquids, and powders, and they're sold online or at retailers such as GNC. BSN uses professional bodybuilders who act as spokesmodels to sell the products. It recently teamed up with the Ultimate Fighting Championship for a cross-promotional marketing campaign. The company also sells men's and women's clothing and accessories under the TLF Apparel brand (for Train Like A Freak). BSN was founded in 2001 by President and CEO Chris Ferguson.

XenoPort, Inc. company was founded in 1999 and is based in Santa Clara, California. XenoPort, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company, focuses on developing internally discovered product candidates that utilize the body's natural nutrient transport mechanisms to enhance the therapeutic benefits of drugs. Its portfolio of product candidates includes XP13512, which is a transported prodrug of gabapentin, has been evaluated in a phase III clinical program for the treatment of restless legs syndrome, as well as completed a phase IIa clinical trial for the management of post-herpetic neuralgia; XP19986, a transported prodrug of R-baclofen for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease and spasticity; and XP21279, a transported prodrug of levodopa, which is in phase I clinical trial for the treatment of Parkinson's disease. The company also develops XP21279, a transported prodrug of L-Dopa, for the treatment of Parkinson's disease; and XP21510, a transported prodrug of tranexamic acid, for the treatment of menorrhagia or heavy menstrual bleeding. XenoPort has strategic alliances with Astellas Pharma, Inc.; Glaxo Group Limited; and Xanodyne Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

EraGen Biosciences, Inc. company is developing nucleic databases and other tools to help drug and diagnostics developers better use genomic information to streamline their R&D processes. Molecular clinical diagnostics, bioterrorism threat detection, and pesonalized medicine are other markets the company is pursuing. EraGen Biosciences has teamed with Luminex to distribute in vitro clinical diagnostics equipment that uses technology from both companies. Bayer HealthCare has licensed the company's MultiCode-PLx test for detecting cystic fibrosis.

Bilcare, Inc., formerly ProClinical Pharmaceutical Services, is in favor of pharma. Bilcare, Inc. company, which also operates as Bilcare Global Clinical Services, is the American arm of parent company Bilcare Ltd. Its aim is to help pharmaceutical companies prepare for and conduct clinical trials. Bilcare's offerings include a wide range of analytical research, formulation development, manufacturing, and packaging and labeling of clinical supplies. Logistics services include the storage, distribution, reconciliation, and destruction of clinical trial supplies and investigational medicines. Its services encompass all levels of pharmaceutical drug trials.

Semafore Pharmaceuticals is signaling its arrival on the oncology drug making scene. The development-stage drug discovery company is targeting the PI3K cell signaling pathways to create anti-cancer drugs. Its PI3K Inhibitors induce the death of cancerous cells in the treatment of tumors and could potentially treat brain, lung, and hematological cancers. Once administered, its lead candidate SF1126 attacks proteins expressed in tumors, but ignores healthy cells. Semafore has brought on a consulting firm to help shepherd SF1126 through its next stage of development.

Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. company was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in Wilmington, Massachusetts. Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. provides research models and laboratory animal support expertise to help its global partners advance their research and drug development efforts. The company offers a portfolio of services to support discovery and imaging, preclinical and early-phase clinical studies, and biopharmaceutical and endotoxin products and services for manufacturing and quality control. Its portfolio spans the entire research and drug development process, from IND consultation to discovery through market approval, allowing customized approaches to support both single-study or broad-based programs. Charles River Laboratories International serves pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, as well as government agencies, hospitals, and academic institutions.

Genzyme Corporation (Genzyme) is a biotechnology company. Genzyme operates in four segments: Genetic Diseases, Cardiometabolic and Renal, Biosurgery and Hematologic Oncology. Genetic Diseases unit develops, manufactures and distributes therapeutic products, with a focus on products to treat patients suffering from genetic diseases and other chronic debilitating diseases, including a family of diseases known as lysosomal storage disorders (LSDs). Cardiometabolic and Renal segment develops, manufactures and distributes products that treat patients suffering from renal diseases, including chronic renal failure and endocrine and cardiovascular diseases. Biosurgery segment develops, manufactures and distributes biotherapeutics and biomaterial-based products, with a focus on products that meet medical needs in the orthopaedics and broader surgical areas. Hematologic Oncology segment develops, manufactures and distributes products for the treatment of cancer.

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.

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