Sangamo BioSciences, Inc. was founded in 1995 and is based in Richmond, California. Sangamo BioSciences, Inc. engages in the research, development, and commercialization of zinc finger DNA-binding proteins (ZFPs) for gene regulation and gene modification in the United States. Its ZFPs can be engineered to make ZFP transcription factors (ZFP TFs), proteins that can be used to turn genes on or off; and ZFP nucleases, proteins that enable to modify DNA sequences in various ways. The company’s ZFP Therapeutic, SB-509, a plasmid formulation of a ZFP TF activator of the vascular endothelial growth factor-A (VEGF-A) gene, which is in three Phase 2 clinical trials for the treatment of diabetic neuropathy and one Phase 2 trial for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. It also develops SB-728-T, which is in the Phase 1 clinical trial for the treatment of HIV/AIDS. In addition, Sangamo BioSciences, Inc. involves in the preclinical development programs of ZFP therapeutics that focus on spinal cord injury, stroke, traumatic brain injury, neuropathic pain, and Parkinson's disease. Additionally, the company has research-stage programs in X-linked severe combined immunodeficiency, hemophilia, and hemoglobinopathies. It has license agreements with companies, including Dow AgroSciences, LLC;Sigma-Aldrich Corporation; Pfizer, Inc.; Genentech Inc.; and Medarex, Inc., as well as has research agreements with Amgen Inc., Novo Nordisk Inc., Novartis A/G, and Kirin Brewery Company.

The biopharmaceutical company develops cholesterol-lowering drugs for the treatment of cardiovascular and metabolic disease, specifically targeting elevated LDL (low-density lipoprotein, also known as "bad" cholesterol) levels. Its flagship products - experimental drugs AEGR-733 and AEGR-427 - are MTP (microsomal triglyceride transfer protein) inhibitors, drugs which block a protein that incites cholesterol production in the liver and intestine. Cutting LDL levels may add years to patients' lives but must be weighed against potential side effects such as fat accumulation in the liver, which can lead to inflammation, scarring, and cirrhosis.

GSK Consumer Healthcare, a unit of druggernaut GlaxoSmithKline, makes and sells a wide range of over-the-counter drugs, oral care products, and nutritionals. Brands and products range from oral care (Aquafresh toothpaste) to dermatology (Zovirax cold sore medication), with all kinds of analgesics (Panadol), gastrointestinal remedies (Tums), and smoking-cessation products (Nicoderm) in between. GSK Consumer Healthcare also makes a variety of vitamins and natural remedies, as well as the weight loss product alli.

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Europe was founded in 1998. Otsuka Pharmaceutical Europe markets drugs and health care products manufactured by its Japan-based parent, Otsuka Pharmaceutical. The company also conducts research and development of pharmaceuticals, focusing on the fields of gastroenterology, neurology, ophthalmology, and the cardiovascular system. Marketed drugs include schizophrenia treatment Abilify (through a partnership with Bristol-Myers Squibb), Adacolumn for inflammatory bowel disease, Mikelan for ocular glaucoma and hypertension, Pletal for peripheral vascular disease, and UBiT for gastrointestinal infection diagnosis.

Flamel Technologies S.A. was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Venissieux, France. Flamel Technologies S.A., a biopharmaceutical company, engages in the development of polymer-based drug delivery technologies for the improvement of medical applications in France. Its Medusa nanoparticulate technology is designed to deliver therapeutic proteins, peptides, and other large and small molecules injected subcutaneously. The company's Micropump technology is a multiparticulate technology for oral administration of small molecule drugs with applications in controlled-release, taste-masking, and bioavailability enhancement. Its products based on Medusa technology include Interferon-AlphaXL, an interferon-alpha 2b for the treatment of hepatitis C virus and various oncology applications; FT-105 basal insulin, a long-acting formulation of recombinant human insulin to insulin-dependent patients; and interleukin-2 for the treatment of renal cancer. The company's products based on Micropump technology comprise Coreg CR, an extended release formulation of carvedilol phosphate for use in the treatment of moderate to severe heart failure and left ventricular dysfunction following myocardial infarction, and hypertension; and Asacard162.5mg, a controlled release formulation of aspirin, which provide therapy for cardiovascular treatment. It has strategic alliances with GlaxoSmithKline, Merck Serono, Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, Pfizer, Corning S.A., Servier, and Corning Incorporated.

Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc. company develops drugs using its transdermal drug delivery system, which administers medication through a patch attached to the skin. Noven's patches include such female hormone replacement therapy products as Vivelle-Dot and CombiPatch, ADHD drug Daytrana (marketed by Shire), and a transmucosal lidocaine patch used for dental procedures. The company also produces and markets three psychiatric drugs. In 2009 Noven was acquired by Japanese drug-maker Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical for some $430 million.

Rubicon Genomics, Inc. was founded in 2000 and is based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Rubicon Genomics, Inc. engages in the development and commercialization of pre-analytical and analytical kits and licenses to improve genetic, epigenetic, and expression analysis in research, diagnostic, and other clinical applications. It offers GenomePlex whole genome amplification platform, a research and diagnostic pre-analytical tool to amplify and standardize DNA for genetic analysis; TransPlex whole transcriptome amplification platform, which amplifies and standardizes RNA sequences for expression analysis; and MethylPlex platform, which amplifies and standardizes the methylated portion of DNA for methylation analysis. The company also provides kits for research and diagnostics applications; contract services to biotech, pharma, and diagnostic companies and institutions; OEM reagents for diagnostic manufacturing; partnerships to develop and commercialize cancer biomarkers and tests; out-licenses for cancer biomarkers; and out-licenses for kits and processes. In addition, it offers fee-for-service products, including whole genome amplification services, single-cell whole genome amplification services, whole transcriptome amplification services, and methylated DNA amplification and analysis services. The company serves pharmaceutical, biotechnology, diagnostic, government, academic, and research institutions.

Precision Therapeutics, Inc. company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Precision Therapeutics, Inc., a diagnostics services company, engages in the development and delivery of treatment support tools for physicians and cancer patients in the United States and Canada. The company develops predictive drug response tests, which include ChemoFx, a drug response marker test that quantifies a cancer patient's probable tumor response to various chemotherapeutic and biologic agents and provides sensitivity and resistance information, such as tumor progression, increased side effects, accumulated toxicity, development of cross-resistance, decreased efficacy of future treatments, and decreased quality of life. It offers physicians and patients with clinical information to personalize cancer treatments.

Labcyte Inc. company sells automated dispensing systems, plate assemblers, microplates, and labware supplies. Labcyte's products are built around a liquid management technology it calls Acoustic Droplet Ejection (ADE) which uses sound energy to move miniscule bits of liquid without any physical contact during transfer. ADE is useful where cross-contamination would compromise quality or data and it reduces the waste created by disposable liquid handling supplies. Labcyte's customers include pharmaceutical and biomedical research labs. The company has expanded distribution of its products into Europe and Asia.

Althea Technologies provides services that help drug developers speed up the drug discovery and testing process, as well as reduce risks and costs associated with research and development efforts. Founded in 1998 by co-chairs Francois Ferre and Magda Marquet -- who hold Ph.D.s in molecular oncology and biochemical engineering -- the company assists in the development process from discovery through testing, regulatory support, and contract manufacturing stages. Services include gene expression analysis, protein production, and therapeutic and vaccine product manufacturing for clinical trials.

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