he UK-based company makes non-invasive diagnostic tests, which are marketed under the foodSCAN and First Step Food Intolerance Test brand name, used to determine which foods a patient may be allergic to. It also provides customers with its LiverCheck brand tests, which are used to test the health of your liver, and Body ID Plan, which offers a diet plan from an analysis of a blood sample. Founded in 1982, YORKTEST Laboratories Ltd. makes its home health tests available for sale on its Web site.

Æterna Zentaris Inc. company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Quebec, Canada. Æterna Zentaris Inc., a biopharmaceutical company, engages in the discovery, development, and commercialization of drugs for endocrine therapy and oncology. Its lead product candidates in endocrinology are cetrorelix, a luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone (LHRH) antagonist that has completed Phase III trial for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH); and AEZS-130, an oral ghrelin antagonist in a Phase III trial as a diagnostic test for Growth Hormone Deficiency. Æterna Zentaris company's lead products in cancer are perifosine, a PI3K/Akt pathway inhibitor in Phase III for multiple myeloma, and AEZS-108, a Phase II clinical trial product for the treatment of advanced ovarian and endometrial cancers, as well as AEZS-112 that is in a Phase I trial in advanced solid tumors and lymphoma. Its pipeline also include compounds in pre clinical development, such as AEZS-115, an LHRH antagonist for endometriosis and urology; AEZS-120, an anti-cancer vaccine; AEZS-126 Erk and PI3K inhibitors for oncology; and AEZS-127 ErPC for oncology. Æterna Zentaris has partnership agreements with Shionogi and Co.; sanofi-aventis; Nippon Kayaku Co. Ltd.; Spectrum Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Handok Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd.; and Keryx Biopharmaceuticals, Inc.

Kreatech Biotechnology company develops tools used by pharmaceutical companies and medical researchers to detect and label RNA, DNA, and proteins. Its labeling kits, DNA probes, and other products are used in applications such as drug development and the diagnosis of disease. The company's investors include 3i Group, Alafi Capital, and Life Sciences Partners. Kreatech has formed alliances with many pharmaceutical and instrumentation firms, including heavyweights such as GE Healthcare Bio-Sciences and PerkinElmer.

Arnet Pharmaceutical manufactures private-label nutritional supplements. Arnet Pharmaceutical Corp. products range from daily vitamins and herbal extracts to minerals and amino acids. The company's capabilities include making tablet, capsule, powder, and chewable products. As a contract manufacturer, Arnet will work from customer-provided formulations or formulate products themselves. It also produces blended products such as Osteoporex, a calcium blend to address osteoporosis, and Gluthatione, an antioxidant supplement to increases energy and reduces stress. Founded in 1972, Arnet's customers span across more than 50 countries.

Fortitech, Inc. company makes nutrient-rich premixes -- chock full of vitamins, minerals, and other ingredients -- that food and beverage makers add to their products to improve their nutritional content. Companies use Fortitech's custom-made nutrient premixes to fortify a variety of foods and other products, including baby formula, cereals, sports drinks, nutrition bars, supplements, snack foods, noodles, and rice. The firm works with its customers to develop blends that target various health conditions or demographic groups; it then makes and distributes the premixes, which come in both liquid and powder form, from facilities located around the world.

EastPharma would like to be the place where east meets west. The Turkish pharmaceutical manufacturer operates via two major subsidiaries. Deva Holdings makes branded generics, active pharmaceutical ingredients (API), veterinary products, and consumer hygiene products. Its Saba unit makes generic high-end cardiovascular and pain medications. EastPharma sells about 70 branded generics and a dozen licensed drugs including versions of the blockbuster drugs Viagra, Singulair, and Lamisil. The company operates seven manufacturing plants in and around Istanbul and sell its products in nearly 20 Eastern European countries with an eye toward Western expansion.

VIVUS, Inc. company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Mountain View, California. VIVUS, Inc. is a pharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of therapeutic products. The Company’s product pipeline includes three late-stage clinical products, each addressing specific components of the obesity, diabetes and sexual health markets. One of these investigational products, Qnexa, is in Phase III clinical trials for obesity and in Phase II clinical trials for diabetes. The Company's late-stage investigational product pipeline includes Qnexa for treating obesity, for which the two of the Phase III studies are in process and one Phase III study has been completed; Qnexa for treating diabetes, for which a one-year Phase II study has been completed; Avanafil, is being developed for the treatment of erectile dysfunction; for which Phase III studies are in process, and Luramist (Testosterone MDTS), which is being developed to treat hypoactive sexual desire disorder in women, for which a Phase II study has been completed.

AlphaRx, Inc., a pharmaceutical company, engages in the research and development of therapeutic products in Canada. The company is developing novel formulations of existing drugs that are insoluble or poorly soluble in water, utilizing its proprietary Bioadhesive Colloidal Dispersion drug delivery systems. Its principal products include Indaflex, a topical cream for the treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee; and Zysolin, an inhaled Tobramycin nanoparticles intended for the adjunctive treatment of Pseudomonas aeruginosa pneumonia in intubated and mechanically-ventilated patients. Indaflex completed a Phase II Proof of Concept clinical trial and Zysolin is in pre clinical stage. The company was formerly known as Logic Tech International, Inc. and changed its name to AlphaRx, Inc. in January 2000. AlphaRx, Inc. was founded in 1997 and is based in Markham, Canada.

NBTY, Inc. was founded in 1971 and is based in Ronkonkoma, New York. NBTY, Inc. manufactures, markets, and retails nutritional supplements in the United States and worldwide. It offers various products, including vitamins, minerals, and sports and other nutritional supplements; food products, such as fruits, nuts, and confectionery products; and personal care products. The company markets approximately 25,000 products under the brands Nature's Bounty, Ester-C, Solgar, MET-Rx, American Health, Osteo Bi-Flex, Flex-A-Min, SISU, Knox, Sundown, Rexall, Pure Protein, Body Fortress, WORLDWIDE Sport Nutrition, Natural Wealth, Puritan's Pride, Holland & Barrett, GNC (UK), Physiologics, Le Naturiste, De Tuinen, Julian Graves, and Vitamin World. It primarily sells its products to mass merchandisers, club stores, drug store chains and supermarkets, wholesale clubs, independent pharmacies, health food stores, health food store wholesalers, the military and other retailers. The company also sells its products through mail order catalog and the Internet. As of September 30, 2009, it operated 442 Vitamin World stores in the United States; 86 Le Naturiste stores in Canada; 537 Holland and Barrett stores in Europe; 351 Julian Graves stores and 31 GNC (UK) stores in the United Kingdom; 80 De Tuinen stores in the Netherlands; 24 Nature's Way stores in Ireland; and 9 franchise Holland and Barrett stores in South Africa.

China-Biotics, Inc. is engaged in the research, development, production, marketing and distribution of probiotics products, which are products that contain live microbial food supplements, which beneficially affect the host by improving its intestinal microbial balance. The Company manufactures and sells several health supplements under the Shining brand in the Shanghai area. It has four major products: Shining Essence, Shining Signal, Shining Golden Shield and Shining Energy. Shining Essence is composed of lactobacillus acidophilus and bifidobacterium bifidum, which is focused on balancing the microecology of the digestive system. Shining Signal is composed of monascus rice and lactobacillus acidophilus, focused on reducing high-blood pressure, high-blood sugar level and hyperlipidemia. Shining Golden Shield is composed of bifidobacterium adolescentis and lentinusedodes. Shining Energy is composed of Vitamin C, L. Arginine, and other amino acids.

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