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.

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.

Palatin Technologies, Inc. company was founded in 1986 and is based in Cranbury, New Jersey. Palatin Technologies, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company, engages in the discovery and development of peptide, peptide mimetic, and small molecule agonist compounds with a focus on melanocortin (MC) and natriuretic peptide receptor systems in the United States. The company's products under development include PL-3994, a peptide mimetic natriuretic peptide receptor A agonist for the treatment of heart failure; Bremelanotide, a peptide melanocortin receptor agonist for the treatment of sexual dysfunction, targeting female sexual dysfunction and erectile dysfunction in patients non-responsive to current therapies; and PL-6983, a peptide melanocortin receptor agonist for the treatment of female sexual dysfunction. Its products in development also comprise melanocortin receptor-based compounds for treatment of obesity, diabetes, and related metabolic syndrome; and NeutroSpec, a radiolabeled monoclonal antibody product for imaging and diagnosing infection. Palatin Technologies, Inc. has a licensing and research collaboration agreement with AstraZeneca AB to discover, develop, and commercialize compounds that target melanocortin receptors for the treatment of obesity, diabetes, and related metabolic syndrome.

Bionovo, Inc. company was founded in 2002 and is based in Emeryville, California. Bionovo, Inc. is a clinical stage drug discovery and development company focusing on women’s health and cancer. The Company designs drugs derived from botanical sources, which have mechanisms of action. The Company’s drug candidate, Menerba, represents a class of receptor sub-type selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM) for the treatment of vasomotor symptoms of menopause, or hot flashes. The Company has designed Menerba to selectively modulate estrogen receptor beta (ERβ). In preclinical studies, Menerba inhibited tumor growth, as well as bone resorption known to cause osteoporosis, which is developed during menopause. The Company was developing BZL101, an oral anti-cancer agent for advanced breast cancer during the year ended December 31, 2008. BZL101 is designed to take advantage of the metabolism of cancer cells. BZL101 inhibits glycolysis, a metabolic pathway on which cancer cells rely.

Biodel Inc. company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Danbury, Connecticut. Biodel Inc., a development stage biopharmaceutical company, focuses on the development and commercialization of treatments for diabetes. The company develops its product candidates by utilizing its proprietary VIAdel technology that allows to study the interaction between peptide hormones and small molecules. Its product candidates include VIAject, an injectable formulation of recombinant human insulin, which has completed two pivotal Phase III clinical trials for the treatment of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes; and VIAtab, a sublingual tablet formulation of insulin, which has completed Phase I clinical trial for Type 1 diabetes.

The Medicines Company was founded in 1996 and is based in Parsippany, New Jersey. The Medicines Company, a pharmaceutical company, provides medicines for the treatment of critical care patients worldwide. It markets Angiomax, an intravenous direct thrombin inhibitor for use as an anticoagulant in combination with aspirin in patients with unstable angina undergoing percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty; and Cleviprex, a dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker, for the control of high blood pressure. The company's development products include cangrelor, an injectable antiplatelet agent that prevents platelet activation and aggregation in the clotting process; Oritavancin, a semi-synthetic lipoglycopeptide antibiotic for the treatment of gram-positive infections; and CU-2010 for the prevention of blood loss during surgery. Its customers include hospital management, physicians, hospital pharmacists, nurses, and other care staff. The Medicines Company sells its products through sales representatives and managers. The company has commercial supply agreement with Lonza Braine S.A. for the development and supply of the Angiomax bulk drug substance.

Henderson Morley takes aim at those pesky microscopic parasites we know as viruses. The company researches and develops vaccines and treatments for viral infections by preventing them from replicating once they invade their host cells. One of its lead product candidates is a vaccine for genital herpes that could be used as a preventative or a therapeutic measure. Other candidates target human cytomegalovirus and human papillomavirus. Instead of taking its candidates through all phases of development, Henderson Morley instead looks to out-license its candidates. Chairman Andrew Knight owns 34% of the company.

Abbott GmbH wants to cure what ails you. A subsidiary of Abbott Labs, the company has production facilities in four German cities. The Wiesbaden facility produces biopharmaceuticals used to treat rheumatoid arthritis and HIV/AIDS, as well as hospital and nutritional products. It also houses the company's diagnostics sales department. The Ludwigshafen complex (one of Abbott's largest pharmaceutical production sites outside the US) is home to Abbott Labs' European clinical trials, high-tech drug production, and R&D operations. Wetzlar houses Abbott Vascular Management while Rangendingen houses a vascular instrument manufacturing plant where balloon catheters, stents, and stent delivery systems are made.

Laboratorios Almirall can help patients with a lot of ailments. The pharmaceutical company develops, manufactures, and markets drugs for a wide range of conditions affecting the digestive, central nervous, respiratory, and cardiovascular systems. Products include ebastine (antihistamine), aceclofenac (anti-inflammatory), and almotriptan (anti-migraine drug). The company, which is the leading drugmaker in Spain, operates from offices in Europe and Mexico and markets its drugs in more than 70 countries. Laboratorios Almirall is currently focusing its research efforts on treating asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, rheumatoid arthritis, and dermatological problems, among others.

Reliv' International, Inc. was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Chesterfield, Missouri. Reliv' International, Inc. is a developer, manufacturer and marketer of a line of nutritional supplements addressing basic nutrition, specific wellness needs, weight management and sports nutrition. The Company offers 16 nutritional supplements and a line of seven skin care products. Its core line of nutritional supplements, which represented 64.5% of net sales, during the year ended December 31, 2008, includes four products: Reliv Classic and Reliv NOW, two basic nutritional supplements containing a full and balanced blend of vitamins, minerals, proteins and herbs; Innergize!, an isotonic sports supplement in three flavors, and FibRestore, a high-fiber and antioxidant supplement. The Company’s product line includes nutritional supplements that address basic nutrition, specific wellness needs, weight management and sports nutrition.

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