Hemispherx Biopharma, based in Philadelphia, is a biopharmaceutical company engaged in the manufacture and clinical development of new drug entities for treatment of viral and immune-based disorders. Hemispherx’s flagship products include Alferon N Injection® and the experimental immunotherapeutics/antivirals Ampligen® and Oragens®.Alferon N Injection® is the company's registered trademark for its injectable formulation of Natural Alpha Interferon, and is approved by the FDA for a category of STD infection. Alferon N Injection® (interferon alfa-n3 human leukocyte derived) is a highly purified, natural source, glycosylated, multispecies alpha interferon product, composed of eight forms of high-purified alpha interferon. Alferon LDO® (Low Dose Oral) is a new experimental drug delivery platform for the Company’s highly purified, natural source alpha interferon.

Nycomed US Inc. (formerly Altana Inc) is a subsidiary of Nycomed, which operates three divisions in the US focused on specialty pharmaceuticals in dermatology. Founded in 1849, Fougera is the largest of the three divisions and is a leading manufacturer and distributor of a wide range of multi-source topical steroids, antibiotics and antifungal products. The PharmaDerm division of Nycomed is dedicated to bringing innovative products to the dermatologists so they can best care for their patients. Nycomed US also markets and sells Savage Laboratories products, which focus on emergency care.

Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc. company develops drugs using its transdermal drug delivery system, which administers medication through a patch attached to the skin. Noven's patches include such female hormone replacement therapy products as Vivelle-Dot and CombiPatch, ADHD drug Daytrana (marketed by Shire), and a transmucosal lidocaine patch used for dental procedures. The company also produces and markets three psychiatric drugs. In 2009 Noven was acquired by Japanese drug-maker Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical for some $430 million.

Zogenix is intent on alleviating that nasty migraine of yours. The biopharmaceutical company is focused on developing and commercializing central nervous system (CNS) and therapeutic pain medications. The company received FDA approval for its Sumavel DosePro (sumatriptan) candidate in 2009. The drug, previously known as Intraject, utilizes the company's needle-free drug delivery technology and administers sumatriptan for the relief of acute migraines and cluster headaches. Its other late-stage candidate, ZX002, is an oral controlled release formulation of hydrocodone, used for the treatment of chronic pain. Biotechnology veteran Cam Garner founded Zogenix in 2006.

Epigenomics AG is a Germany-based company engaged in the molecular diagnostics sector. It divides its products into two areas: solutions for early diagnosis of cancer and products for special diagnosis of cancer. Epigenomics AG produces and develops tests that help in the diagnosis of the colorectal, prostate and lung cancer. The Company also offers services in the field of identification and development of methylated deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) biomarkers. Industry partners and the medical and life science communities can access the Company’s portfolio of filed patent families covering DNA methylation technologies and biomarkers, as well as its DNA methylation expertise through research products, biomarker services, in vitro diagnostics (IVD) development collaborations and licensing. It develops its solutions together with its commercial partners, Abbott Molecular Inc and Quest Diagnostics Inc. The Company has a subsidiary in the United States, Epigenomics, Inc.

MedImmune works to boost the immune systems of babies and grown-ups. Its flagship biotech product, Synagis, prevents respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), a major cause of pneumonia and other respiratory disease in infants and children. Also on the market are FluMist, its nasal spray flu vaccine, and Ethyol, which treats side effects of chemotherapy and radiation. The company is working on dozens of investigational therapies -- including monoclonal antibodies, vaccines, and small molecule drugs -- in the areas of infectious diseases, cancer, and inflammatory conditions. MedImmune is a subsidiary of UK-based pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca.

Cortex Pharmaceuticals develops drugs to treat neurodegenerative and psychiatric disorders. Its research focuses on the AMPA receptor, which facilitates communication between nerve cells; the firm's Ampakine compounds may enhance this receptor's activity. Its lead drug candidate is CX717, which it is developing for a number of indications including respiratory depression (a potentially fatal side effect of some anesthetics and post-surgical painkillers), Alzheimer's disease, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and daytime sleepiness. The firm believes Ampakine drugs may also be helpful in treating a variety of other brain-related disorders, including depression, autism, and Huntington's disease.

Elan Pharmaceuticals is part of the the brains behind the brawn of drugmaker Elan Corporation. The US-based subsidiary provides research and discovery services, such as the identification and development of new drug candidates, to its Irish parent, which specializes in treatments for neurological and autoimmune diseases, as well as severe pain and infectious disease medications. The company investigates possible treatments for diseases such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and multiple myeloma. The subsidiary also handles marketing of Elan's approved products in the US, including multiple sclerosis/Crohn's disease treatment Tysabri and chronic pain medication Prialt.

Genencor manufactures genetically modified enzymes for the industrial, agricultural, and consumer products markets. Using its biotechnology know-how, the company discovers useful enzymes (naturally occurring protein catalysts) and develops them for mass production; the enzymes are used in myriad ways, including as additives in animal feed and detergents, as a method of converting starch into ethanol, and in the production of textiles and paper. Genencor International is a division of food ingredient company Danisco.

Garden of Life, Inc. Company manufactures and supplies nutritional supplements, specialty food items, and personal care products. Its supplements include weight management, digestive health, and immune-system support products. The company's Original Medicine division produces nutritional products for distribution by health practitioners; its other lines are sold through natural foods retailers. Many of Garden of Life's products are based on a program called The Maker's Diet which was created by company founder and chairman Jordan Rubin in 2000 after overcoming Crohn's disease. Garden of Life has agreed to be acquired by Atrium Innovations.

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