Light Sciences Oncology, Inc. company is in the business of developing its proprietary Light Infusion Therapy (Litx). Litx is a novel treatment for solid tumors, in which a flexible light-emitting diode (LED) is inserted into a tumor, followed by an injection of Aptocine (talaporfin sodium), a light-activated drug. Once the LED activates Aptocine, molecular oxygen is converted into singlet oxygen, killing tissue within the LED's scope and shutting down the blood supply to the area. The treatment is designed for use on cancers including liver and prostate cancers and glioma (brain tumors).

Merck was founded in 1668 as a pharmacy and is the oldest pharmaceutical business in the world. The Merck family owns about 70% of the company. Merck is leaving its mark on the global pharmaceutical market. Through a network of nearly 200 companies in over 60 countries, the Merck develops, makes, and sells pharmaceutical and chemical products for global consumption. Name-brand prescription drugs include treatments for cardiovascular disease, cancers, infertility, and neurological disorders; the company also makes over-the-counter pharmaceuticals. Aside from drugs, the firm makes specialty chemicals, including laboratory reagents and cosmetic ingredients, as well as liquid crystals for televisions.

Senesco Technologies Inc. company was founded in 1964 and is headquartered in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Senesco Technologies, Inc. (Senesco) is a development-stage biotechnology company. The Company along with its wholly owned subsidiary, Senesco, Inc., is engaged in utilizing its eucaryotic translation initiation Factor 5A, or Factor 5A, and deoxyhypusine synthase (DHS), and related technologies for inhibition in human health applications to develop approaches to treat inflammatory diseases and cancer. In agricultural applications the Company is developing and licensing Factor 5A, DHS and Lipase to enhance the quality and productivity of fruits, flowers, and vegetables and agronomic crops through the control of cell death, referred to herein as senescence, and growth in plants.

Goldshield Group plc, through its subsidiaries, engages in the development, marketing, and distribution of pharmaceutical and consumer health products. It offers ethical pharmaceuticals, non-prescription medicines, vitamins, minerals and supplements, and various other healthcare products. The company’s pharmaceutical products comprise Ostex, a glucosamine sulphate for joints; Flexeze for glucosamine; and Flexeze Truefil capsules for joints and connective tissues. Its pharmaceutical products are used for chronic disease areas, including cardiovascular diseases, central nervous system disorders, and musculoskeletal conditions. The company’s consumer health products include Appesat for natural weight loss; LIPObind, a natural weight management supplement; Lubramine, a supplement for joint health; Kamillosan, a breastfeeding product; and Infaderm, a soap-free bubble bath product. Its consumer health products also include joints and mobility, bone health, antioxidants, heart and circulation, digestion and detox, weight management, men’s health, women's health, skin care and beauty, heart and bone health, fitness nutrition, immune boosters, joint health, cardiac health, multi vitamins, pet health, centural specials, anti aging, eye health, and well being products. In addition, the company develops wellbeing villages and resorts; publishes magazines for consumers, as well as sells subscriptions and advertising space; and provides telemarketing and management services. Goldshield Group operates in the United Kingdom, Ireland, North America, and India. The company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Croydon, the United Kingdom. As of December 21, 2009, Goldshield Group plc was taken private.

AutoGenomics was founded in 1999 as Neuron Technologies and applied to go public in 2008. AutoGenomics, Inc. company developed a genetic testing system called INFINITI that scans DNA samples for genetic disorders, infectious diseases, cancer, and pharmacogenetics (a patient's genetic likeliness to have an adverse reaction to a drug). AutoGenomics found about 25 uses for the INFINITI, but only four have been approved by the FDA for diagnostic use -- testing for sensitivity to the popular blood thinner warfarin, screening for the risk of developing cystic fibrosis or cervical cancer (for women with HPV), and testing for a gene that blocks common drugs from working.

Abbott Nutrition company manufactures and markets nutritional products and devices for customers big and small. A long-held division of Abbott Laboratories, over the years, it has acquired a portfolio of brands that serve multiple niches of the nutritional supplement market. Its infant items include Isomil, PediaSure, Pedialyte, and Similac. In addition, Abbott Nutrition makes adult and diabetic products under brand names such as Ensure, Glucerna, ProSure, and TwoCal. The company also boasts a lengthy list of enteral (feeding) products.

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.

Servier is an independent, French pharmaceutical company which manufactures and sells drugs to combat cardiovascular diseases, such as coronary artery disease, hypertension, and stroke. Cardiovascular drugs account for about two-thirds of the company's annual revenues. It also produces medicines to treat diabetes, venous disease, and cancer. Annually, more than 700 million boxes of drugs are produced by Servier. Its pharmaceutics can be found in 140 countries; 80% of its sales are generated internationally.

StemCells, Inc. company was founded in 1988 and is based in Palo Alto, California. StemCells, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company. The Company is engaged in the discovery and development of cell-based therapeutics to treat damage to, or degeneration of, major organ systems. The Company has two product development programs: CNS Program, which is developing applications for its human neural stem cell and Liver Program, which is developing applications for its human liver engrafting cells. In addition, it is conducting preclinical work for spinal cord injury, myelin disorders and retinal disorders. In December 2008, the Company received authorization from the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to initiate a Phase I clinical trial of its HuCNS-SC cells in a second indication, Pelizeaus-Merzbacher Disease (PMD), a fatal myelination disorder in the brain. In April 2009, StemCells, Inc. completed the acquisition of substantially all of the operating assets and liabilities of Stem Cell Sciences Plc.

Actavis is Icelandic for generic. Iceland-based Actavis Group is one of the world's largest generic pharmaceuticals producers. Actavis company has about 350 drugs in its development pipeline, and nearly 1,000 products on the market across a variety of therapeutic classes (among them cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, and oncology). It also manufactures generic hospital products, including antibiotics, anesthetics, and painkillers. Actavis makes drugs in pill, injectable, suppository, and other forms. Subsidiary Medis distributes its drugs worldwide. Actavis, which was founded in 1956, is controlled by chairman Thor Bjorgolfsson through his investment vehicle Novator. At the company's helm is CEO Sigurdur Oli Olafsson.

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