Exelixis, Inc. company was formerly known as Exelixis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and changed its name to Exelixis, Inc. in 2000. Exelixis, Inc. was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in South San Francisco, California. Exelixis, Inc. discovers and develops small molecule drugs for the treatment of cancer, and various metabolic and cardiovascular disorders. Its products include XL184, a Phase 3 clinical trial compound that inhibits MET, RET, and VEGFR2, which drive tumor growth and vascularization, as well as Phase 1b/2 clinical trials compounds, including XL147 that targets phosphoinosotide-3 kinase (PI3K); and XL765, which targets PI3K and mTOR, kinases in the PI3K signaling pathway. The company has various compounds in phase 1 clinical trials, including XL518, a small molecule inhibitor of the MEK, a component of the RAS/RAF/MEK/ERK signaling pathway; XL228, which targets insulin-like growth factor type 1 receptor, an RTK in a range of human tumors; XL019 that inhibits JAK2, a cytoplasmic tyrosine; XL139, which inhibits activation of Hedgehog signaling; XL413, a small molecule inhibitor of the serine-threonine kinase CDC7; and XL888, a synthetic inhibitor of HSP90, a chaperone protein that promotes the activity and stability of a range of regulatory proteins, including kinases. In addition, its preclinical and clinical development stage products that are out-licensed to third parties for the development and commercialization include XL880, an inhibitor of MET and VEGFR2; XL281, which targets RAF, a cytoplasmic serine/threonine kinase; XL652 targeting liver X receptors, which modulate genes involved in regulation of lipid and cholesterol homeostasis; XL550, a non-steroidal mineralocorticoid receptor; and FXR Program that targets Farnesoid X Receptor, a bile acid receptor. Exelixis, Inc. has collaborations with Bristol-Myers Squibb Company; Genentech, Inc.; GlaxoSmithKline; Wyeth Pharmaceuticals; and Daiichi-Sankyo.

YM BioSciences USA Inc. company develops products for treating cancer and other related conditions. Its product candidates come out of Canadian parent company YM BioSciences Inc.' biotechnology portfolio. It is conducting clinical trials on nimotuzumab, a monoclonal antibody treatment targeting brain-cancer, for use in pediatric patients and for use in treating other solid tumor cancers in all patients. YM BioSciences also targets cancer-related pain. YM BioSciences USA changed its name from EXIMIAS Pharmaceutical a number of years ago when it was acquired by, and became a wholly owned subsidiary of, YM Biosciences Inc.

Fertile minds at Merck Serono help people around the world combat infertility. One of the world's top biotechs, Merck Serono focuses on recombinant genetic engineering to develop drugs. The firm also manufactures and markets therapies for neurological, dermatological, metabolic, oncology, cardiovascular, and growth disorders. It is a leader in reproductive health, with flagship drug Gonal-F at the head of its infertility product line. Other key products include beta interferon drug Rebif for the treatment of multiple sclerosis (MS) and colorectal and head/neck cancer treatment Erbitux. The company is a subsidiary of German drugmaker Merck KGaA.

Elixir Pharmaceuticals concocts treatments targeting metabolic diseases and disorders. Dedicated to the discovery, development, and commercialization of treatments for such diseases as diabetes and obesity, the company has taken a dual approach to its work: licensing products from other pharmaceutical companies for development and pursuing proprietary products. Product candidates currently under development include Glinsuna and Metgluna as treatment for type 2 diabetes and a ghrelin antagonist as a treatment for a range of metabolic disorders (all in phase III testing). The company is also exploring the use of sirtuin modulators to treat metabolic disorders, cancer, and neurodegenerative disease.

Vical Incorporated was founded in 1987 and is based in San Diego, California. Vical Incorporated researches and develops biopharmaceutical products based on its deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) delivery technologies for the prevention and treatment of serious or life-threatening diseases. The Company has three active independent development programs in the areas of infectious disease and cancer. These are a Phase III clinical trial using its Allovectin-7 immunotherapeutic in patients with metastatic melanoma; a Phase II clinical trial using its cytomegalovirus (CMV) DNA vaccine in hematopoietic cell transplant patients, and a Phase I clinical trial using its H5N1 pandemic influenza DNA vaccine formulated with its Vaxfectin adjuvant.

Vermillion, Inc. is involved in the discovery, development and commercialization of diagnostic tests that help physicians diagnose, treat and improve outcomes for patients. The Company uses the process of utilizing advanced protein separation methods to identify and resolve variants of specific biomarkers (known as translational proteomics) for developing a procedure to measure a property or concentration of an analyte (known as an assay) and commercializing diagnostic tests. Vermillion has focuses in the areas of oncology, hematology, cardiology and women’s health. Vermillion’s focus on translational proteomics enables it to address the market for diagnostic tests that measure multiple protein biomarkers. In January 2010, the Company emerged from protection under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code.

Apotex Inc. company is Canada's leading generic drugmaker, producing some 300 generic drugs in thousands of varying dosages and formulations. Its product line includes generic equivalents of Merck's Claritin (allergy medication) and Pfizer's Norvasc (hypertension). Apotex markets its drugs throughout Canada and the US, as well as in about 115 other countries in the Asia/Pacific region, Africa, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East. Apotex company also has a manufacturing agreement with The Harvard Drug Group.

Streck, Inc. company was founded in 1971 and is based in Omaha, Nebraska. Streck, Inc. develops and manufactures hematology, chemistry, and immunology products for the clinical laboratory in the United States, Japan, and internationally. It offers controls for automated hematology instruments, and hematology controls, reagents, and support products; controls for immunophenotyping by flow cytometry; A1c-Cellular, a blood cellular control product for instruments measuring HbA1c; and UA-Cellular for IQ that provides a thorough evaluation of the iQ instrument's ability to identify and quantify white blood cells, red blood cells, non-squamous epithelial cells, and crystals. The company also provides hematology reagents, which include diluents, lysing agents, enzymatic cleansers, and detergents; quality control devices, including the red spirit thermometers with scales in 1/2-degree increments to monitor refrigerators, freezers, and incubators/room temperatures; and automated erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) analyzers. In addition, it offers technical services.

"Osme" means smell in Greek, and Osmetech is intent on finding ways to sniff out what's wrong with people. Founded in 1993, the company has several molecular diagnostics products on the market. Its eSensor system can detect RNA and DNA targets, such as genes that indicate sensitivity to certain drugs, as well as for detecting cystic fibrosis carriers. Though headquartered in the UK, the company's principal operations are in the US. Its diagnostic systems, tubes, and microarrays are used by hospitals, laboratories, and physician practices through its US sales force and a network of international distributors.

Forest Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (FPI) can help you see the pharmaceuticals amidst the trees. The company develops, manufactures, and distributes a variety of prescription and OTC pharmaceutical products, including both branded and generic versions. Its product line includes Aerobid (asthma), Celexa and Lexapro (depression), Cervidil (cervical ripening), Tiazac (hypertension), and Namenda (Alzheimer's disease). FPI's products are marketed to physicians, hospitals, pharmacies, and managed care organizations in the US and Puerto Rico. The company, which operates manufacturing and packaging facilities in Missouri and Ohio, is a subsidiary of Forest Laboratories.

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