Astellas Pharma US, Inc. company's primary products include organ transplant immunosuppressant Prograf, overactive bladder treatment VESIcare, and vascular dilator Andenoscan. It is focusing its efforts on the following therapeutic areas: cardiology, dermatology, immunology, infectious diseases, and urology. The company's other products include antifungals Mycamine and AmBisome, enlarged prostate treatment Flomax, and dermatological product Protopic. Astellas Pharma US is a subsidiary of Astellas Pharma, which was formed in 2005 with the merger of Japan-based pharmaceutical companies Yamanouchi and Fujisawa.

Panacea Pharmaceuticals, Inc. was founded in 1999 and is based in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Panacea Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company, engages in the discovery, development, and commercialization of therapeutic and diagnostic products for cancer and diseases of the central nervous system. It focuses on the development of proteins and biochemical pathways related to cellular regulation and cell cycle abnormalities in oncology, as well as neurodegenerative diseases such as stroke, Alzheimer's disease, and Parkinson's disease. The company’s products include PAN-22, a human anit-HAAH monoclonal antibody for treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma; PAN-622, a Toxin Conjugate to treat carcinoma of the bile duct; and PAN-811 for the treatment of ischemic stroke. In addition, it develops blood, serum, and tissue tests to diagnose and monitor breast, colorectal, lung, and prostate cancers, as well as gene expression test that predicts the response of patients with Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia to imatinib.

FibroGen, Inc. company is focused on developing and commercializing treatments for fibrosis, anemia, diabetes, and cancer, as well as producing recombinant human collagens and synthetic gelatins. FibroGen has several products in clinical development, including: FG-3019, a monoclonal antibody that may treat a variety of conditions including diabetic nephropathy; FG-2216, an orally administered small molecule drug in development for the treatment of anemia; FG-5017, a recombinant version of human collagen; and FG-5009, a synthetic gelatin molecule designed to stabilize vaccines and biologics. The company commenced lab operations in 1995.

Corgenix Medical Corporation company was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Broomfield, Colorado. Corgenix Medical Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the research, development, manufacture, and marketing of in vitro diagnostic products for use in disease detection and prevention in the United States and internationally. The company offers autoimmune disease products that are used for the diagnosis and monitoring of autoimmune diseases, including RA, SLE, mixed connective tissue diseases, Sjogren’s Syndrome, Dermatopolymyositis, and Scleroderma; and antiphospholipid antibody testing products, which are used in the diagnosis of clotting and bleeding disorders, including von Willebrand's disease. It also provides AspirinWorks, a urine test kit that measures an individual's response to aspirin dosage and allows physicians to adjust the dosage or recommend alternative therapy; and liver disease products, which include hyaluronic acid, a component of the matrix of connective tissues found in synovial fluid of the joints where it acts as a lubricant and for water retention. The company sells its products to hospitals, clinical testing laboratories, universities, biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies, and research institutions. It markets its products through a network of sales representatives, distributors, and private label agreements.

Since its founding in 2004, Anthera Pharmaceuticals' operations have consisted primarily of research and development activities. A biopharmaceutical company, Anthera Pharmaceuticals develops drug treatments for respiratory, cardiovascular, and immunological diseases. Its current candidates, which are in various phases of clinical development, include therapies for acute coronary syndrome (inflammation of heart muscle), lupus, and sickle cell disease. The company also has treatments for asthma and dermatitis in earlier stages of development. The company filed an initial public offering (IPO) in mid-2009.

NanoBio is trying to put its NanoStat antimicrobial nanoemulsion technology to work enabling drugs that treat topical and mucosal diseases. The firm's nanoemulsions are formulated to destroy such bacteria as "E. coli", as well as fungi, spores, and viral invaders. NanoBio's two lead candidates are in development to treat cold sores and nail fungus. Other candidates target acne, genital herpes, herpes zoster (better known as shingles), drug-resistant bacterial infections, and viral respiratory infections. NanoBio is also exploring how to use its technology to develop vaccines for hepatitis B and influenza.

Founded in the early 1900s, LEO Pharma has about two dozen products on the market, many of which treat psoriasis, eczema, and skin infections. The company's other focus areas include developing and manufacturing treatments for blood clot disorders, kidney disease, and support drugs for cancer treatments. Products such as Daivobet, Innohep, and Xamiol are among its best sellers. LEO Pharma has operations in Europe, as well as in the US, Middle East, Africa, and Asia. The company is wholly-owned by the Leo Foundation, which is managed by members of LEO Pharma's executive team.

Telik, Inc. company was founded in 1988 and is based in Palo Alto, California. Telik, Inc., a clinical stage drug development company, focuses on discovering and developing small molecule drugs to treat cancer and inflammatory diseases. Telik company's advanced investigational drug candidates in clinical development are TELINTRA, a modified glutathione analog for the treatment of cytopenias due to myelodysplastic syndrome or chemotherapy, and TELCYTA, a tumor-activated prodrug for the treatment of advanced ovarian cancer and non-small cell lung cancer. Telik's product candidates were discovered using its proprietary drug discovery technology, TRAP, which enables the discovery of small molecule drug candidates.

Oxis International, Inc. was founded in 1965 and is headquartered in Beverly Hills, California. Oxis International, Inc. focuses on the research, development, and marketing of nutraceutical products in the field of oxidative stress reduction. Its nutraceutical products include L-Ergothioneine (ERGO), an over-the-counter antioxidant offered as a dietary supplement. ERGO is naturally occurring, water soluble, antioxidant amino acid molecule found in animals and plants. The company also holds patents and patent applications for the protection of ERGO on mitochondria, the commercial preparation process and the neuroprotective effects of ERGO.

Ash Stevens, Inc. was founded in 1962 to provide chemical research for the government and later branched out into the private sector. Ash Stevens, Inc. company, a contract pharmaceutical manufacturer develops and manufactures active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) for other pharmaceutical companies. It also supports clinical drug trials and helps others navigate the FDA's regulatory maze. Its customers include the federal government and commercial pharmaceutical firms. The company's portfolio includes about a dozen FDA-approved drug components.

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