ActivX Biosciences figures that the more you know about protein kinases, the easier it will be to inhibit them. That's the basis of its main product: a platform to profile protein kinases -- enzymes that regulate cell's signaling pathways. Its KiNativ platform has been launched for use by pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies as they develop the kinase inhibitors expected to make drug breakthroughs. The company also has its own pipeline of drug candidates in development, including one in trials for the treatment of Type-2 diabetes. Japanese drugmaker Kyorin Pharmaceutical, with whom ActivX had collaborated since 2002, bought the company in 2005 for $21 million.

Curis, Inc. company was founded in 2000 and is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Curis, Inc., a drug discovery and development company, focuses on the research and development of cancer therapeutics. The company, in collaboration with Genentech, is conducting a pivotal Phase II clinical trial on its lead molecule, GDC-0449 in advanced basal cell carcinoma patients, as well as various Phase II clinical trials in first-line metastatic colorectal cancer and in advanced ovarian cancer patients. It is also evaluating CUDC-101, a small molecule that is in a Phase I clinical testing and is designed to target histone deacetylase (HDAC), epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR), and epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (Her2). In addition, Curis has a development candidate, CUDC-305, a Heat Shock Protein 90 (Hsp90) inhibitor.

Bayer HealthCare Diabetes Care Division is sweet on its customers. Part of Bayer HealthCare's massive worldwide operations, the division markets its parent company's blood glucose monitoring systems, self-care software, and lancing devices to consumers through pharmacies, retail stores, hospitals, and wholesalers. The company manufactures the Ascensia line of blood testing systems (including the Breeze 2 and Contour monitors), which it sells in over 100 countries in Asia, Latin America, North America, and western Europe. Bayer has produced diagnostic products for diabetes since 1941 and developed the first portable blood glucose meter and test strips in 1969.

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.

Tercica, Inc. company was founded in 2002 and is based in Brisbane, California. As of October 16, 2008, Tercica Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Ipsen S.A. Tercica Inc., a biotechnology company, engages in the development and commercialization of therapeutics for the treatment of endocrine and metabolic diseases. Its products include Increlex, an rDNA origin injection for the long-term treatment of children with short stature due to severe primary IGFD; and Somatuline Depot, a lanreotide injection for the treatment of adults with acromegaly. Tercica Inc. has strategic partnerships with Genentech and Ipsen SA.

SciClone Pharmaceuticals, Inc. company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Foster City, California. SciClone Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company, engages in the development and commercialization of therapeutics for the treatment of cancer and infectious diseases in China and internationally. It provides ZADAXIN for the treatment of hepatitis B and hepatitis C, and certain cancers, as well as for use as a vaccine adjuvant. SciClone's products under development includes ZADAXIN, a thymalfasin, which is in Phase III clinical trials for the treatment of stage IV melanoma; RP101, which is in Phase II clinical trials for the treatment of pancreatic cancer; and SCV-07, which is in Phase II clinical trials for the treatment of hepatitis C virus and oral mucositis. It also holds Chinese marketing rights from Biocompatibles International plc. for DC Bead, a product for the treatment of liver cancer or hepatocellular carcinoma.

Alfacell Corporation was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in Somerset, New Jersey. Alfacell Corporation, a biopharmaceutical company, primarily engages in the discovery and development of a class of therapeutic drugs for the treatment of cancer and other pathological conditions. Its proprietary drug discovery and development program consists of therapeutics developed from amphibian ribonucleases. The company's lead drug product candidate, ONCONASE is evaluated in human clinical trials for the treatment of various forms of cancer. It also focuses on new drug application for unresectable malignant mesothelioma. In addition, the company completed a Phase I clinical trial for the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer.

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.

Lannett Company, Inc. was founded in 1942 and is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Lannett Company, Inc. develops, manufactures, markets, and distributes generic versions of pharmaceutical products in the United States. The company manufactures and/or sells various prescription products. Its product portfolio includes acetazolamide, baclofen, and bethanechol chloride tablets; amantadine gel capsules; butalbital, aspirin, and caffeine with codeine phosphate, danazol, and clindamycin HCl capsules; cocaine topical solution; and dicyclomine tablets and capsules. Lannett company's products also comprise digoxin, dipyridamole, doxycycline, doxycycline hyclate, esterified estrogen and methyltestoterone, hydrochlorothiazide, hydromorphone HCl, and levothyroxine sodium tablets; morphine sulfate oral solutions; and OB-natal one gel capsules. In addition, its products consist of pilocarpine HCl, primidone, probenecid, terbutaline sulfate, and unithroid tablets; oxycodone HCl oral solution; rifampin and ursodiol capsules; and phentermine HCl tablets and capsules. Lannett Company markets its products under the brand names of Diamox, Symmetrel, Lioresal, Urecholine, Fiorinal, Cleocin, Danocrine, Bentyl, Lanoxin, Persantine, Adoxa, Periostat, Estratest, Hydrodiuril, Dilaudid, Levoxyl/ Synthroid, Roxanol, PrimaCare ONE, Roxicodone, Adipex-P, Fastin, Salagen, Mysoline, Benemid, Rifadin, Brethine, Actigall, and Fiorinal w/ Codeine #3. The company sells its pharmaceutical products to generic pharmaceutical distributors, drug wholesalers, chain drug retailers, private label distributors, mail-order pharmacies, other pharmaceutical manufacturers, managed care organizations, hospital buying groups, governmental entities, and health maintenance organizations.

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.

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