Argenta Discovery hopes to find some help for those suffering from respiratory diseases. The pharmaceutical research and development company's quest focuses on discovering treatments for allergic asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and cystic fibrosis. With seven products in various preclinical and clinical testing stages, Argenta has ongoing strategic alliances with AstraZeneca, Domantis, and Dr. Reddy's to help develop certain compounds once they clear phase II trials. Argenta also performs fee-for-service research for third-party clients which have included Genentech, Zafgen, Antisoma, and Novartis. Argenta was spun off from Aventis (now Sanofi-Aventis) in 2000.

Trius Therapeutics is an early-stage biopharmaceutical company developing antibiotics to treat life-threatening bacterial infections. Torezolid phosphate, its most important drug in development, is an IV- and orally-administered antibiotic with a potential to treat antibiotic-resistant strains of staph infections, known as MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus). Until the company is able to sell torezolid phosphate to hospitals and other health care providers, the company is primarily funded by government grants, research contracts, and collaboration agreements. The company filed for an initial public offering in November 2009.

King Pharmaceuticals was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Bristol, Tennessee. King Pharmaceuticals, Inc. research and develops, manufactures, markets, and sells branded prescription pharmaceutical products and animal health products worldwide. The company’s branded prescription pharmaceuticals include neuroscience products, such as Skelaxin, Avinza, and Sonata; hospital products, including Thrombin-JMI and Synercid; acute care products that comprise Bicillin and Intal; and legacy products consisting of Altace, Levoxyl, and Cytomel to general/family practitioners, internal medicine physicians, neurologists, pain specialists, surgeons, and hospitals. Its animal health business focuses on medicated feed additives (MFAs) and water-soluble therapeutics, which are anti-infective products primarily for poultry, cattle, and swine markets.King Pharmaceuticals Inc. also manufactures and markets pharmaceutical products that are delivered using an auto-injector to commercial and government markets. Its auto-injector products include EpiPen, an auto-injector filled with epinephrine for the treatment of anaphylaxis resulting from severe or allergic reactions to insect stings or bites, foods, drugs, and other allergens, as well as idiopathic or exercise-induced anaphylaxis; the nerve agent antidotes, including AtroPen and ComboPen; and the Antidote Treatment Nerve Agent Auto-injector. King Pharmaceuticals also licenses rights to third-party pharmaceutical companies to manufacture and market adenosine-based products, Adenoscan and Adenocard. Adenoscan is a sterile, intravenous solution of adenosine administered intravenously as an adjunct to imaging agents used in cardiac stress testing of patients. Adenocard is a sterile solution of adenosine administered intravenously in emergency situations to convert certain irregular heart rhythms to normal sinus rhythms. It distributes its branded pharmaceutical products through wholesale pharmaceutical distributors and a sales force.

Falcon Pharmaceuticals, Ltd. company specializes in making generic equivalents of ophthalmic drugs that treat a range of eye conditions, as well as otic (ear) and nasal ailments. Its lead product, Timolol GFS, is a generic equivalent of Merck's glaucoma treatment Timoptic-XE gel. Falcon Pharmaceuticals company also offers anti-infective, steroid, anti-viral, anti-allergy, and anesthetic pharmaceutical products without the markup typically associated with brand names. Falcon Pharmaceuticals is a subsidiary of eye care products company Alcon.

Aceto Corporation company was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in Lake Success, New York. Aceto Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, engages in sourcing, quality assurance, regulatory support, marketing, and distributing chemically derived pharmaceuticals, biopharmaceuticals, specialty chemicals, and crop protection products. It operates in three segments: Health Sciences, Chemicals and Colorants, and Crop Protection. The Health Sciences segment offers active ingredients for generic pharmaceuticals, vitamins, and nutritional supplements, as well as products used in preparing pharmaceuticals primarily by drug companies and biopharmaceuticals. The Chemicals and Colorants segment offers specialty chemicals used in plastics, resins, adhesives, coatings, food, flavor additives, fragrances, cosmetics, metal finishing, electronics, and air-conditioning systems. This segment's products include dye and pigment intermediates, which are used in the color-producing industries, such as textiles, inks, paper, and coatings; and organic intermediates used in the production of agrochemicals. The Crop Protection segment provides herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides that control weed growth, as well as control the spread of insects and other micro organisms that damage plant growth. This segment also offers a sprout inhibitor for potatoes and an herbicide for sugar cane. Aceto Corporation serves a range of companies in the pharmaceutical, agricultural, color, surface coating/ink, general chemical consuming, and health science industries in the United States, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific.

SkinMedica, Inc. was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Carlsbad, California. SkinMedica, Inc. operates as a specialty pharmaceutical company that focuses on developing, acquiring, and commercializing products that treat dermatologic conditions and diseases and enhances the appearance of skin. It offers gels for the treatment of mild to moderate atopic dermatitis; creams for the reduction in growth of unwanted facial hair in women; franchises for the treatment of acne; and products for the treatment of hyperpigmentation. The company also provides anti aging products, aesthetic skin care, moisturizers, and sun protection, eye products, as well as facial and sensitive skin cleansers, rejuvenative and acne treatment toners, and skin polishers. It markets and sells prescription pharmaceutical products, and physician-dispensed and non-prescription skin care products primarily to dermatologists and pediatricians.

Archemix Corp., a biotechnology company, engages in discovering, developing, and commercializing aptamer therapeutics for the prevention and treatment of chronic and acute diseases in Massachusetts. The company’s aptamer product candidates include ARC1779 for thrombotic microangiopathyies and carotid endarterectomy surgical procedure. It also offers product candidates for cardiovascular, hematology, and oncology diseases. Archemix Corp. was incorporated in 2000 and is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Anadys Pharmaceuticals was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in San Diego, California. Anadys Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company, engages in developing medicines in the areas of hepatitis C and oncology. It develops ANA598, a small-molecule non-nucleoside inhibitor of the NS5B polymerase for the treatment of hepatitis C; and ANA773, an oral toll-like receptor 7 agonist prodrug for the treatment of hepatitis C and cancer. The company was formerly known as Scriptgen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and changed its name to Anadys Pharmaceuticals, Inc. in May 2000.

Nature's Sunshine Products, Inc. company was founded in 1972 and is based in Provo, Utah. Nature's Sunshine Products, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the manufacture and marketing of nutritional and personal care products worldwide. The company offers herbal products in the form of capsules or tablets; single herbs and herb combinations in the form of liquid herbs and extracts; vitamins and mineral supplements in the form of chewable or non-chewable tablets; personal care products, including oils and lotions, aloe vera gel, herbal shampoo, herbal skin treatment, toothpaste, and skin cleanser; and various other products, such as nutritional drinks, homeopathic products, and powders. Nature's Sunshine Products sells its products to a sales force of independent distributors and managers, who use the products themselves or resell them to other distributors or consumers. It also exports its products to various countries, including Argentina, Australia, Chile, New Zealand, and Norway.

Peoplesway.Com, Inc., an electronic commerce and Internet services company, maintains an Internet destination called ‘Peoplesway’, located at www.peoplesway.com. The majority of the company’s goods and services are available through an alliance with DRM, Inc. and its member network of approximately 14,000 independent contractors. The Web site offers goods and services for sale, such as personal hygiene products, skin care, hair care, and bath products. In addition, DRM supplies Body Management System nutritional products, including weight loss and anti-aging supplements. DRM manufactures and packages these products through a licensing agreement with a health and beauty product manufacturer.

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