Genzyme and Medtronic are out to prove that it doesn't just take time to heal a broken heart. The two companies' joint venture, MG Biotherapeutics, was created in 2004 to develop new treatments for heart attacks and other cardiovascular conditions. The company in 2006 ceased enrollment of new patients in its Phase II clinical trial, which had been testing the use of cell therapy to repair damaged heart tissue following a heart attack, after evidence showed the trial would not be successful. MG Biotherapeutics is also engaged in long-term research into next-generation cell therapies and is developing a less-invasive, catheter-based delivery system for cell therapy using Medtronic's TransAccess technology.

The Quigley Corporation company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. The Quigley Corporation is a manufacturer, marketer and distributor of a diversified range of homeopathic and health products which comprise the Cold Remedy and Contract Manufacturing segments. The Company is also involved in the research and development of potential natural base health products, including, but not limited to, prescription medicines along with supplements and cosmeceuticals for human and veterinary use, which comprise the Ethical Pharmaceutical segment. Cold-Eeze is one of the Company’s primary cold remedy over the counter (OTC) products. The Cold Remedy segment, where Cold-Eeze is represented, is reviewed regularly to realize any new consumer opportunities in flavor, convenience and packaging to help improve market share for the Cold-Eeze product. The Company’s customers include a range of large wholesalers, mass merchandisers, and multi-outlet pharmacy chains.

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.

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.

SurModics, Inc. Company was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. SurModics, Inc. engages in the development, manufacture, and sale of surface modification and drug delivery technologies to the healthcare industry. The company operates through four business units: Cardiovascular, Ophthalmology, SurModics Pharmaceuticals, and In Vitro Technologies. The Cardiovascular business unit supports the drug delivery and surface modification needs of cardiovascular customers by providing drug delivery polymers and coating technologies, including advanced lubricity (slippery) coatings that ease placement and maneuverability of medical devices in the body. The Ophthalmology business unit develops drug delivery systems for various drugs and other bioactive agents developed by pharmaceutical and ophthalmology companies for the treatment of serious eye diseases.The SurModics Pharmaceuticals business unit specializes in proprietary injectable microparticles and implants based on biodegradable polymers to provide sustained delivery of drugs, as well as supplies biodegradable polymers to corporate and academic customers. The In Vitro Technologies business unit specializes in in vitro diagnostic products and technologies for the biomedical research and medical diagnostic markets. Its products and technologies include protein stabilization reagents, substrates, recombinant autoimmune antigens, surface chemistry technologies for nucleic acid and protein immobilization, and diagnostic format intellectual property. The company markets its technologies and products through sales professionals, as well as sales and marketing relationships with third-parties worldwide. It has collaboration agreements with Genzyme Corporation to develop novel drug delivery solutions with an initial focus on peptide delivery.

Provectus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. company was founded in 2002 and is based in Knoxville, Tennessee. Provectus Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a development stage company, specializes in oncology and dermatology therapies. The company is conducting Phase II clinical trials of its proprietary drugs PV-10 as a therapy for metastatic melanoma, and PH-10 as a topical treatment for psoriasis and atopic dermatitis. It received orphan drug designation from the FDA for its melanoma indication. In addition to its suite of proprietary drugs, Provectus Pharmaceuticals developed various intellectual properties and technologies in the areas of imaging, medical devices, and biotechnology.

Pharmavite's Nature Made brand of vitamins, mineral supplements, and herbal remedies are sold through major mass retailers and drugstore chains. Like all successful supplement makers, Pharmavite's product lines shift and adapt and new product development is key. It has entered the snack food segment with its SOYJOY nutrition bars and manufactures vitamins under the Olay brand. Pharmavite was founded in 1971 and acquired by Otsuka Pharmaceutical in 1989. Otsuka has since introduced the Nature Made vitamin brand to Japan. Pharmavite manufactures all of its products at its facilities in California.

IGENE Biotechnology, Inc. was founded in 1981 and is based in Columbia, Maryland. IGENE Biotechnology, Inc. engages in the development, production, and marketing of specialty biochemical products in the United States and internationally. It focuses on research and development in the areas of fermentation technology, nutrition and health, and marketing of products and applications. The company offers AstaXin, a natural source of astaxanthin, a pigment that imparts the characteristic red color to the flesh of salmon, trout, prawns, and other types of fish and shellfish. It is also venturing to supply astaxanthin as a nutraceutical ingredient. The company sells AstaXin primarily to fish producers in the aquaculture industry principally in the European Union, Japan, Chile, and Canada. IGENE Biotechnology, Inc. has a joint venture agreement with Archer-Daniels-Midland Company to manufacture and sell astaxanthin and derivative products worldwide.

Medical Nutrition USA, Inc. engages in the development and distribution of nutritional and health products in the United States. Its products primarily include the Pro-Stat line of enzyme-hydrolyzed liquid protein for the treatment of unintended weight loss, protein energy malnutrition, and pressure ulcers; UTI-Stat, a urinary tract cleansing complex used to reduce the incidence of urinary tract infection and promote urinary tract health; and Fiber-Stat, a liquid soluble fiber with FOS used to maintain bowel regularity and probiotic intestinal health. Medical Nutrition company's customers include long-term care facilities, hospitals, dialysis clinics, physicians, dispensing medical clinics, nursing homes, and network marketing companies. Medical Nutrition USA sells its branded products directly to distributors, who resell the products to end users, as well as sells through health food stores under private label or licensing agreements. Medical Nutrition USA, Inc. is based in Englewood, New Jersey.

Tetracore, Inc. company's FDA-approved Redline lab test can distinguish anthrax bacteria from similar microorganisms. Other bioterrorism countermeasures the firm offers include the BioThreat Alert testing kit used by first responders to detect various biological toxins including botulinum toxin (botulism) and staphylococcus aureus enterotoxin B (SEB). Tetracore also sells veterinary diagnostic (VetAlert) tests for foot-and-mouth disease, West Nile, and other diseases, and it markets antibodies (proteins) for use by research labs.

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