CytoGenix, Inc. company was founded in 1995 and is based in Houston, Texas. CytoGenix, Inc. operates as a biopharmaceutical company. It focuses on the development and commercialization of its proprietary technologies for identifying and silencing disease causing genes; and expressing proteins for applications, such as vaccines and isolating novel nucleic acid-based anti-microbial compounds. The company’s technologies include gene silencing techniques (ssDNA) applicable to genes from pathogenic organisms or selected genes from a patient to prevent the expression of harmful proteins; a novel, cell free process to produce large quantities of DNA (synDNA) for use in its own products and for sale to other biopharmaceutical or life science companies; and a methodology to isolate and characterize novel DNA-based drugs (Oligogenix) to which harmful bacteria have not developed resistance. Its products under development include SIMPLIVIR, an anti-herpes topical compound; Oligogenix technique based compounds against methicillin and vancomycin resistant staphylococcus aureus; and DNA vaccines for use in humans, poultry, aquaculture, and cattle. The company in collaboration with the United States Department of Agriculture, engages in a project to develop a synDNA based vaccine against brucellosis, a zoonotic disease which is easily transmitted from animals to humans.

Adnexus Therapeutics, Inc. engages in the discovery, development, and commercialization of Adnectins biologics/medicines in the United States. The company’s product candidates include Angiocept/CT-322, an anti-angiogenesis agent for treating cancer that blocks the VEGFR-2 pathway; and other Adnectin therapies for the treatment of oncology, immunology, and cardiovascular diseases. Adnexus Therapeutics, Inc. was formerly known as Compound Therapeutics, Inc. and changed its name to Adnexus Therapeutics, Inc. in June 2006. The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts. As of October 19, 2007, Adnexus Therapeutics, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.

Sanofi Pasteur MSD Limited company makes a range of vaccines for adults and children in the UK, as well as vaccines for those traveling abroad; it is the largest producer of vaccines in the UK. It makes about 20 vaccines including those for influenza, polio, hepatitis A and B, rabies (discovered by namesake Louis Pasteur), yellow fever, and tetanus. Sanofi Pasterur company has also developed Gardasil, a vaccine against types of human papillomavirus (HPV) known to cause cervical cancer. Sanofi Pasteur MSD is a joint venture between the vaccine division of Sanofi-Aventis and drug firm Merck, which each own half of the company.

TRANSGENE S.A. company was founded in 1979 and is based in Strasbourg, France. Transgene S.A. is a subsidiary of Merieux Alliance. Transgene S.A., a biopharmaceutical company, engages in the discovery and development of gene-based therapeutic vaccines and immunotherapy products for the treatment of cancer and infectious diseases. The company’s products primarily include TG 4001/R3484, an immunotherapy targeting anti-infectious for human papilloma virus-associated pathologies, which completed Phase IIa trials; TG 4010, a cancer vaccine primarily for non small cell lung cancer, which is in Phase IIb trials; TG 1042, an immune enhancement gene therapy for cutaneous B-cell lymphoma, which is in Phase II trials; TG 4040, an anti-infectious therapeutic vaccine for chronic hepatitis C infection, which is in Phase I trials; and TG 4023, a preclinical suicide gene candidate for the treatment of 5-FU-sensitive tumors. It also offers a package of services relating to molecular biology, development, and biomanufacturing that include design and construction of new vaccines; development and/or adaptation of production process; development and/or adaptation of quality control assays; production and control of starting material for pharmaceutical and clinical development; and manufacturing material for clinical trials. Transgene S.A. has collaboration agreements with Roche, Association Francaise contre les Myopathies, and MIRUS; manufacturing and subcontracting agreements with International AIDS Vaccine Initiative, Innogenetics, Agence Nationale de Recherche contre le SIDA, Institut National de la Sante et de la Recherche Medicale, and EUROVACC; and licensing agreements with Merck, Imperial Cancer Research Technology, Ajinomoto, Aventis, and Cayla.

Amerifit Brands aims to calm the irritating tickles, hot flashes, and pains that accompany everyday life. The company develops, markets, and distributes a variety of natural, non-prescription products blended from herbs, minerals, pharmaceuticals, and vitamins. Amerifit's brands include AZO and Estroven (women's wellness), Flex Able (joint health), Sootherbs (cough and cold remedies), and Vitaball (children's multivitamin). Its products take a variety of forms, including lozenges, gumballs, gels, and pills. The company's products are primarily sold in chain drug stores and mass market retailers. Amerifit is owned by private equity firm Charterhouse Group and has agreed to be acquired by Martek Biosciences.

AVANIR Pharmaceuticals, Inc. was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Aliso Viejo, California. AVANIR Pharmaceuticals, Inc. focuses on acquiring, developing, and commercializing novel therapeutic products for the treatment of central nervous system disorders primarily in the United States and Canada. Its lead product candidate includes Zenviatm, which has completed three Phase III clinical trials for the treatment of pseudobulbar affect; and a Phase III trial for the treatment of patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain. The company also offers Abreva, an over-the-counter product for the treatment of cold sores.

Metabolic Nutrition ships out products that help people shape up. Products include meal replacement shake powders, weight loss supplements, and anti-oxidant formulations. Its weight loss division offers products such as SyneDrex and Phenolox, which are metabolism stimulators, and Ametrol, a carbohydrate inhibitor. Sports performance offerings includes meal replacement Advantage and stamina enhancer TAG. The health and wellness division offers customers vitamin supplement Quidprim and immune system booster Stipatore, among other formulations. Metabolic Nutrition's products are sold in select health food stores; the company also takes orders through its Web site and over the phone.

NitroMed, Inc. company has developed a technique to enhance nitric oxide and add it to drugs to improve their efficiency. Nitric oxide is formed in the body and plays a role in relaxing blood vessels, making it harder for blood platelets to stick to blood vessel walls, and thereby reducing the obstructions that lead to stroke. Its sole product, BiDil, has FDA approval and is specifically indicated for heart disease in self-identified African-Americans, a group that suffers from the disease at a higher rate than other ethnicities. NitroMed was acquired by health care investment group Deerfield Capital Management in 2009.

Cyclacel Pharmaceuticals, Inc. company was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey. Cyclacel Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a development-stage biopharmaceutical company, engages in the discovery, development, and commercialization of novel, mechanism-targeted drugs to treat human cancers and other serious disorders. Its orally-available drugs in clinical development include Sapacitabine (CYC682), an oral nucleoside analogue, which is in phase II studies for the treatment of hematological malignancies, such as acute myeloid leukemia in the elderly, myelodysplastic syndromes, cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, and lung cancer; Seliciclib (CYC202), a CDK (cyclin dependent kinase) inhibitor, which is in phase II studies for the treatment of lung cancer and nasopharyngeal cancer; and CYC116, an Aurora kinase and VEGFR2 inhibitor that is in phase I studies for patients with solid tumors. The company, through its subsidiary, ALIGN Pharmaceuticals, LLC, markets directly Xclair Cream for radiation dermatitis, as well as Numoisyn Liquid and Numoisyn Lozenges for xerostomia in the United States. It focuses on building a diversified biopharmaceutical business focused in hematology, oncology, and other therapeutic areas based on a portfolio of commercial products and a development pipeline of novel drug candidates.

Virbac Corporation makes animal health and pet-care products and sells them to veterinarians and retailers. For dogs and cats it makes C.E.T dental products, Allederm dermatological products, and digestive and hairball remedies. The company's Iverhart medication prevents heartworms in dogs. Virbac also makes antibiotics, dewormer, and euthanasia products. Its other brands include Biomox, Clintabs, and Vetasyl. In addition to producing its own animal health products, the company provides contract manufacturing through subsidiary PM Resources. The company is owned by Virbac SA.

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