Pain Therapeutics, Inc. was founded in 1998 and is based in San Mateo, California. Pain Therapeutics, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company, engages in the research and development of novel drugs. It has four drug candidates in clinical development programs, which include Remoxy, a novel controlled-release oral capsule form of oxycodone; PTI-202 and PTI-721, which are abuse-resistant forms of opioid drugs; and PTI-188 for the treatment of metastatic melanoma. The company is also developing a technology for the treatment of hemophilia in patients. Pain Therapeutics, Inc. has a strategic alliance with King Pharmaceuticals, Inc. for the development and commercialization of Remoxy, PTI-202, PTI-721, and other abuse-resistant opioid painkillers.

Celgene Signal Research (also known as Celgene Research San Diego) wouldn't want it any other way. This Celgene division works to identify potential drug candidates with a focus on regulating genes and the production of disease-causing proteins. Much of its work has been to identify and map certain kinase and ligase proteins, which future Celgene drugs are then designed to inhibit. Celgene Signal Research's drug discovery programs target inflammatory diseases, as well as cancers such as leukemia.

Celldex Therapeutics, Inc. company, formerly known as AVANT Immunotherapeutics, Inc., was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts. Celldex Therapeutics, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company, engages in the discovery, development, and commercialization of vaccines and targeted immunotherapeutics for the treatment of cancer, infectious, and inflammatory diseases. The company focuses on the use of tumor-specific targets and human monoclonal antibodies to precisely deliver therapeutic agents through targeted immunization approach. It also offers bacterial vector delivery technologies with manufacturing and preservation processes that offer the potential for a new generation of infectious disease vaccines.Celldex Company's products include Rotarix for the prevention of rotavirus infection; and two human food safety vaccines for reducing salmonella infection in chickens and eggs. Its product pipeline also consists of products in various stages of development, including CDX-110, which is undergoing evaluation in a Phase 2/3 clinical trial for the treatment of glioblastoma multiforme, an aggressive form of brain cancer; CDX-1307, a product based on its proprietary APC Targeting Technology, which is in two Phase 1 clinical trials for patients with advanced pancreatic, bladder, breast, and colon cancer; a TP10, a complement inhibitor for transplantation and other indications; and three candidates based on its oral, rapidly-protecting, single-dose, and temperature-stable vaccine technology, such as combination vaccines for travelers, the military, and health needs. AVANT Immunotherapeutics has collaborative agreements with GlaxoSmithKline for the development and commercialization of oral rotavirus vaccine; Pfizer, Inc. for discovery and development of vaccines to protect animals, and to develop CDX-110; and Select Vaccines Limited for the development of viral vaccines.

Synta Pharmaceuticals Corp., a biopharmaceutical company, focuses on discovering, developing, and commercializing small molecule drugs to extend and enhance the lives of patients with severe medical conditions, including cancer and chronic inflammatory diseases. It has a global partnership with Roche for developing novel CRACM inhibitors, an oral calcium released activated calcium modulator ion channel inhibitor program that is in the lead optimization stage for the treatment of autoimmune diseases. The company also retains rights in various indications and markets to its other drug candidates and programs, which include STA-9090, an Hsp90 inhibitor that is in Phase 1 development; elesclomol, an oxidative stress inducer for the treatment of cancer; and apilimod, an oral IL-12/23 inhibitor, which is in Phase 2 for rheumatoid arthritis. In addition, Synta Pharmaceuticals Corp. is developing STA-9584, a vascular disrupting agent that is in preclinical development. The company was incorporated in 2000 and is based in Lexington, Massachusetts.

ARCA biopharma, Inc. (ARCA), formerly Nuvelo, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing genetically-targeted therapies for heart failure and other cardiovascular diseases. ARCA’s lead product candidate Gencaro (bucindolol hydrochloride), a beta-blocker and mild vasodilator is under review by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA), for chronic heart failure (HF). Gencaro is an oral tablet formulation, dosed twice daily. On January 27, 2009, Nuvelo, Inc. (Nuvelo) completed the merger with ARCA biopharma, Inc. (ABI). Pursuant to the Merger, Dawn Acquisition Sub, Inc. merged with and into ABI, with ABI continuing after the merger as the surviving company and a wholly owned subsidiary of Nuvelo. Pursuant to the Merger, ABI changed its name to ARCA biopharma Colorado, Inc. and Nuvelo changed its name to ARCA biopharma, Inc.

Repros Therapeutics Inc. was founded in 1987 and is based in The Woodlands, Texas. Repros Therapeutics Inc., a development stage biopharmaceutical company, focuses on the development of oral small molecule drugs for the treatment of male and female reproductive disorders. Its lead drug includes Proellex, a selective blocker of the progesterone receptor, which is in Phase III clinical trials for use as a pre-surgical treatment for women with anemia due to excessive menstrual bleeding associated with uterine fibroids, or anemia associated with uterine fibroids; in Phase III clinical trials for the chronic treatment of symptoms associated with uterine fibroids; and in Phase II clinical trials for the chronic treatment of symptoms associated with endometriosis. The company's product candidates also comprise Androxal, a single isomer of clomiphene citrate, which is in Phase IIb clinical trials for the treatment of low testosterone levels in men, who want to improve or maintain their fertility and/or sperm number and function. In addition, it holds a patent portfolio of phentolamine-based product candidates, including VASOMAX for the treatment of male erectile dysfunction under the Z-Max brand name. The company was formerly known as Zonagen, Inc. and changed its name to Repros Therapeutics Inc. in May 2006 to reflect company's focus on therapeutics for reproductive disorders.

Naturewell, Incorporated does not have significant operations. Naturewell company intends to seek business opportunities, including an acquisition or merger with an operating business. Previously, it engaged in the research and development of proprietary healthcare products for various conditions, which comprise primary migraine medication, MIGRASPRAY. Naturewell company is based in San Diego, California.

Alseres Pharmaceuticals, Inc. was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Hopkinton, Massachusetts. The biotechnology company is developing therapies and diagnostics related to nervous system conditions, such as spinal cord injury, Parkinson's disease, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Its lead candidate is Altropane, a molecular imaging agent for diagnosing Parkinson's disease and ADHD. Another candidate, Cethrin, aims to repair nerve damage caused by spinal cord injury; Alseres licensed Cethrin from Canadian firm BioAxone Therapeutic in 2006.

TECHNE Corporation was founded in 1976 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. TECHNE Corporation, along with its subsidiaries, is engaged in the development, manufacture, and sale of biotechnology products and hematology calibrators and controls. The Company’s activities are conducted, through its wholly owned subsidiaries, Research and Diagnostic Systems, Inc. (R&D Systems), and BiosPacific, Inc. (BioPacific). The Company distributes the biotechnology products in Europe, through its wholly owned United Kingdom-based subsidiary, R&D Systems Europe Ltd. (R&D Europe). The Company distributes biotechnology products in the People’s Republic of China, through its wholly owned subsidiary, R&D Systems China, Co. Ltd. (R&D China). The Company operates in three business segments: biotechnology, R&D Europe and hematology.

Sanofi-Aventis was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in Paris, France. Sanofi-Aventis is a pharmaceutical group engaged in the research, development, manufacture and marketing of healthcare products. The Company's business includes two main activities: pharmaceuticals and human vaccines through sanofi pasteur. In its pharmaceutical activity, Sanofi-Aventis specializes in six therapeutic areas: thrombosis, cardiovascular, metabolic disorders, oncology, central nervous system (CNS) and internal medicine. The Company offers vaccines in five areas: pediatric combination vaccines, influenza vaccines, adult and adolescent booster vaccines, meningitis vaccines, and travel and endemic vaccines. On September 1, 2008, Sanofi-Aventis acquired the Australian company, Symbion CP Holdings Pty Ltd (Symbion Consumer). On September 25, 2008, it acquired Acambis plc. In January 2009, the Company sold its French plant of Colomiers to French pharmaceutical company Unither. In April 2009, the Company acquired Mexican generic company, Laboratorios Kendrick.

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