Athersys, Inc., is a biopharmaceutical company engaged in the discovery and development of therapeutic products. Through the application of its technologies, the Company has established a pipeline of therapeutic product development programs in multiple disease areas. The Company’s current product development portfolio consists of MultiStem, a patented and stem cell product that the Company is developing as a treatment for multiple disease indications, and that is being evaluated in two ongoing clinical trials. In addition, the Company are developing novel pharmaceuticals to treat indications such as obesity, certain cognitive and attention disorders, narcolepsy or other forms of excessive daytime sleepiness. In December 2008, the Company were granted authorization by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA), to initiate a third clinical trial, administering MultiStem for the treatment of ischemic stroke.

Jiangbo Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Jiangbo), formerly Genesis Pharmaceuticals Enterprises, Inc., is a holding company. The Company operates, controls and owns the pharmaceutical business of Laiyang Jiangbo Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (Laiyang Jiangbo). Laiyang Jiangbo researches, develops, manufactures, markets and sells pharmaceutical products and health supplements in the PRC. Laiyang Jiangbo produces tablets, capsules, granules, syrup and electuary for both Western medical drugs and Chinese herbal-based medical drugs. Approximately 35% of its products are Chinese herbal-based drugs and 65% are Western medical drugs. In February 2009, the Company acquired Shandong Hongrui Pharmaceutical Factory (Shandong Hongrui).

Prolexys Pharmaceuticals wouldn't necessarily characterize proteins as difficult to characterize, especially not if it's using the technology it developed. The biotech research firm's HySpec and HyNet are high-throughput systems for protein expression, purification, and analysis. Prolexys, formerly known as Myriad Proteomics, has also developed its own bioinformatics to put together protein interaction maps from the data generated by HySpec and HyNet. The company has been focusing on cancer research, working with groups such as Columbia University and the Tower Cancer Research Foundation to study advanced solid tumors. Myriad Genetics spun off Prolexys, which was founded in 2001, as a private company in 2003.

Clinimetrics Research Associates, Inc. company is a contract research organization (CRO) that provides clinical research services, consulting, project management, data management, and electronic data capture services through most stages of clinical trials. Its services aim to control costs for customers including global biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and medical device companies. It specializes in biotech development, as well as in therapeutic areas such as oncology and cardiology research. Clinimetrics has locations throughout North America. The company is a subsidiary of institutional pharmacy operator Omnicare.

Salix Pharmaceuticals, Ltd. company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Morrisville, North Carolina. Salix Pharmaceuticals, Ltd. is a specialty pharmaceutical company focuses on acquiring, developing and commercializing prescription drugs used in the treatment of a range of gastrointestinal diseases, which are those affecting the digestive tract. As of December 31, 2008, the Company’s products were XIFAXAN (rifaximin) Tablets 200 milligram; MOVIPREP; OSMOPREP, VISICOL Tablets, AZASAN Azathioprine Tablets, USP, 75/100 milligram; ANUSOL-HC 2.5% (Hydrocortisone Cream, USP), ANUSOL-HC 25 milligram Suppository (Hydrocortisone Acetate); PROCTOCORT Cream (Hydrocortisone Cream, USP) 1% and PROCTOCORT Suppository (Hydrocortisone Acetate Rectal Suppositories) 30 milligram; PEPCID (famotidine) for Oral Suspension; Oral Suspension DIURIL (Chlorothiazide); APRISO (mesalamine) extended-release capsules 0.375 grams, and COLAZAL (balsalazide disodium) Capsules 750 milligram.

Intarcia Therapeutics (formerly BioMedicines) sniffs out the competition for its drugs. The development-stage company identifies potential drug candidates in other firms' pipelines, then buys the rights to products it believes can be developed more efficiently or can be effective in treating different indications. Lead drug candidate Atamestane, acquired from Schering AG (now Bayer Schering ), is in clinical trials as a potential treatment for metastatic breast cancer. The company's pipeline also includes omega interferon (purchased from Boehringer Ingelheim), which is being developed to treat hepatitis C; and Biomed 101 (from G.D. Searle), which may have applications for melanoma and kidney cancer.

Alimera Sciences' tunnel vision is a real asset. The biopharmaceutical company specializes in prescription ophthalmic pharmaceuticals, particularly those aimed at treating ocular diseases affecting the retina. Alimera's most advanced product candidate, Iluvien, is an insert about the size of a grain of rice that slowly releases a drug to the back of the eye used in the treatment of diabetic macular edema (DME); DME, a retinal disease affecting diabetics, can lead to severe vision loss and blindness. Iluvien is effective for up to 36 months and may also have the potential to affect other ophthalmic diseases, such as retinal vein occlusion (RVO). Alimera Sciences is looking to go public through an $80 million IPO.

Trubion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Seattle, Washington. Trubion Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company, engages in the development of protein therapeutic product candidates for the treatment of autoimmune and inflammatory diseases and cancer. The company, in a collaboration with Wyeth, is conducting a phase IIb clinical trial for its lead product candidate, TRU-015, for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. The company also offers TRU-016, a phase II/II clinical evaluation product and a novel CD37-targeted therapy for the treatment of B-cell malignancies, such as chronic lymphocytic leukemia and certain autoimmune and inflammatory disease indications. It also has collaboration agreement with Wyeth for the development and commercialization of SBI-087 for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and SBI-087 for the treatment of systemic lupus erythematosus, as well as other therapeutics directed to CD20, an antigen that is a validated clinical target present on B cells.

CEO Marc Coucke co-founded Omega Pharma NV company in 1987. Omega Pharma's first product was generic shampoo, which it sold to pharmacies. Omega Pharma NV is a Belgium-based provider of healthcare products and services for the pharmacies and other medical sectors. The Company specializes in the development, marketing and sales of health and personal care products, which can be obtained by the end-consumer without medical prescription (over the counter or OTC products). Omega Pharma NV consists of five business units, and is engaged in the provision of consumer-oriented medicines and healthcare products. It is composed of Omega Pharma Belgium, Omega Pharma France, Omega Pharma Northern Europe, Omega Pharma Southern Europe and Omega Pharma Rest of the World. As of December 31, 2008, the Company operated in over 30 countries, including most of the European countries, as well as Australia, New Zealand and Argentina.

XELR8 Holdings, Inc. was founded in 2000 and is based in Denver, Colorado. XELR8 Holdings, Inc. is engaged in developing, selling, marketing and distributing nutritional supplement products through a direct sales or network marketing system in which independent distributors sells the products, as well as purchase them for their own personal use. The Company also sell the products directly to the professional and Olympic athletes, and to professional sports teams. During the year ended December 31, 2008, the Company discontinued the XELR8 Snack. The products of the Company include Bazi, XELR8 EAT, XELR8 DRINK, XELR8 HYDRATE, XELR8 BUILD, and vitamins and minerals, including XELR8 SUPPORT.

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