MicroIslet, Inc. is a biotechnology company engaged in the research, development and commercialization of technologies in the field of transplantation therapy for people with conditions requiring cell-based replacement treatments, with a focus on type 1, or insulin-dependent diabetes. Islet transplantation technology, licensed from Duke University, along with the Company's developments, constitutes methods for isolating, culturing, cryopreservation, and immuno-protection (microencapsulation) of islet cells. MicroIslet intends to continue its research and development efforts and to introduce products to the market.

ChemoCentryx is focused exclusively on the discovery, development and commercialization of orally-administered small molecule therapeutics that target chemokine receptors and related chemoattractant receptors. Since its founding, ChemoCentryx has established one of the broadest pipelines of chemokine-based therapeutics in the pharmaceutical industry. This has been based on our pioneering insight into the chemokine system, a complex network of chemokine (CHEMO-attractant cytoKINE) molecules (ligands) and receptors that work together to regulate the movement of immune cells in and out of inflamed tissues. Each of our novel small molecule product candidates is designed to target a specific chemokine or chemoattractant receptor, thereby blocking the inappropriate immune system cascade underlying a given disease.

Titan Pharmaceuticals thinks big. The development-stage firm is working on drug treatments for large pharmaceutical markets, including central nervous system disorders like chronic pain, Parkinson's disease, and schizophrenia. On its own, the company is developing Probuphine, which may treat opioid addiction; Probuphine combines an already-approved chemical compound with Titan's continuous-release drug delivery technology called ProNeura. Titan is working with Vanda Pharmaceuticals on late-stage compound Iloperidone, a possible treatment for schizophrenia.

Renovo was established in 2000 by Professor Mark Ferguson and Doctor Sharon O'Kane. Renovo had its way, that famous scar on Harry Potter would be gone in no time. The pharmaceutical company develops drug products designed to prevent scarring caused by skin or cosmetic surgeries, eye injuries, adhesions, tendon and ligament damage, and nerve damage (no word yet on if it helps treat the blemishes of boy wizards). Renovo's chief product is Juvista, a trial stage drug that is injected into the edges of wounds to help prevent scars. The company also has three other pre-clinical drug products in development: Juvidex (for scar improvement), Prevascar (scar reduction), and Zesteem (skin healing).

BioTrove, researchers can mine the treasure trove of information encoded in genetic material... and still make it home in time for dinner. The company makes the OpenArray life science research systems that allow scientists to rapidly prepare and test multiple genetic samples at once. The system can perform more than 3,000 genetic tests simultaneously on a single slide and is used by laboratory researchers in gene expression and genotyping analysis. BioTrove was acquired by Life Technologies in late 2009. At the same time, the company's RapidFire sample preparation business was spun off into a new entity named BIOCIUS Life Sciences.

Grifols' focus is on producing plasma derivatives (plasma proteins for therapeutic use). This business generates about 70% of the group's annual revenue. Its diagnostic division manufactures devices, instrumentation, and reagents for clinical analysis labs, and markets products and equipment for blood banks. The third line of business, the hospital division, develops pharmaceutical products and medical devices used in hospital pharmacies. Clients include health care professionals and patients in more than 90 countries. Nearly three-quarters of Grifols' total sales come from international markets.

Intercytex Limited company is developing cell-based treatments for skin and hair regeneration. Its ICX-TRC product candidate is injected just beneath the scalp to encourage new hair follicles to form. If the candidate wins approval in the US, Intercytex has lined up Bosley Medical Institute, a firm that manages hair transplant clinics across the US, to help distribute its regeneration product. Another product candidate, SHEF-1, could treat age-related macular degeneration. Its ICX-RHY launched in the UK in 2008 under the name Valvelta, as a cosmetic facial rejuvenation product injected transdermally to smoothe out wrinkles.

Flamel Technologies S.A. was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Venissieux, France. Flamel Technologies S.A., a biopharmaceutical company, engages in the development of polymer-based drug delivery technologies for the improvement of medical applications in France. Its Medusa nanoparticulate technology is designed to deliver therapeutic proteins, peptides, and other large and small molecules injected subcutaneously. The company's Micropump technology is a multiparticulate technology for oral administration of small molecule drugs with applications in controlled-release, taste-masking, and bioavailability enhancement. Its products based on Medusa technology include Interferon-AlphaXL, an interferon-alpha 2b for the treatment of hepatitis C virus and various oncology applications; FT-105 basal insulin, a long-acting formulation of recombinant human insulin to insulin-dependent patients; and interleukin-2 for the treatment of renal cancer. The company's products based on Micropump technology comprise Coreg CR, an extended release formulation of carvedilol phosphate for use in the treatment of moderate to severe heart failure and left ventricular dysfunction following myocardial infarction, and hypertension; and Asacard162.5mg, a controlled release formulation of aspirin, which provide therapy for cardiovascular treatment. It has strategic alliances with GlaxoSmithKline, Merck Serono, Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, Pfizer, Corning S.A., Servier, and Corning Incorporated.

BioDelivery Sciences International, Inc. company was founded in 1997 and is based in Raleigh, North Carolina. BioDelivery Sciences International, Inc. operates as a specialty pharmaceutical company in the United States. Its patented drug delivery technologies include BEMA drug delivery technology and Bioral cochleate drug delivery technology. The company, using its drug delivery technologies, develops formulations of pharmaceuticals aimed principally at short term acute conditions occurring in patients, primarily in the areas of pain and fungal infections. Its lead product is ONSOLIS, a treatment for pain in opioid tolerant patients with cancer. BioDelivery Sciences licensed the commercialization and distribution rights for ONSOLIS to Meda AB.BioDelivery Sciences Company's products/formulations also include BEMA Buprenorphine, which is under preparation for phase 2 for moderate to severe and acute pain. Its lead Bioral formulation is an encochleated version of Amphotericin B, an anti-fungal treatment for systemic fungal infections. The company also has a Bioral formulation, which is in initial in vitro studies for the intranasal administration of Amphotericin B to treat chronic rhinosinusitis. BioDelivery Sciences has a research collaboration and licensing agreement with the Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative (DNDi) to develop Bioral Amphotericin B for the treatment of neglected diseases, such as leishmaniasis and Chagas disease.

Medpace is on pace to bring new drugs to market. The contract research organization (CRO) offers clinical trial management and regulatory consulting to pharmaceutical and biotech companies that are developing new drug candidates in the areas of cardiology, metabolism, and oncology. Its services include clinical development planning, data management, laboratory services, quality assurance auditing, regulatory document preparation, safety surveillance, and statistical analysis. Its Web-based ClinTrak tool allows users to access and track real-time clinical study data and metrics. Medpace serves customers worldwide through offices in Africa, the Americas, Asia, Australia, Europe, and the Middle East.

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