ReGen Therapeutics did. Its main product is Colostrinin, a polypeptide derived from ovine and bovine colostrum (the first milk produced after the birth of an offspring). The company developed a nutraceutical version of the product that its licensee Metagenics launched in the US under the name CogniSure in 2007. ReGen continues development of a pharmaceutical preparation, as well as a veterinary nutraceutical version for pets. In addition to Colostrinin, ReGen is developing existing insomnia drug Zolpidem as a treatment for head trauma victims. The company's Guildford Clinical Pharmacology subsidiary is a UK-based contract research organization.

AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP company, a subsidiary of global druggernaut AstraZeneca, is the fifth-largest drug company in the US. Its sales represent about 5% of all the drugs sold in the US and 45% of its parent company's revenues. AstraZeneca US' treatments focus on several therapeutic areas: cardiovascular and metabolic, gastrointestinal, infection, neuroscience, oncology, and respiratory. Its best-known products include Nexium (acid reflux), Seroquel (anti-psychotic), Crestor (high cholesterol), and Arimidex (breast cancer treatment).

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.

Sunesis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in South San Francisco, California. Sunesis Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company, focuses on the development and commercialization of oncology therapeutics for hematologic and solid tumor cancers. Its primary product candidate is Voreloxin, an anticancer quinolone derivative (AQD) for the treatment of cancer in Phase 2 development stage. The company is conducting various clinical trials of Voreloxin, including a Phase 2 clinical trial, known as the REVEAL-1 trial, in previously untreated elderly patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML); a Phase 1b/2 clinical trial combining Voreloxin with cytarabine for the treatment of patients with relapsed/refractory AML; and a Phase 2 single agent clinical trial in advanced platinum-resistant ovarian cancer patients. Sunesis Pharmaceuticals has a license agreement with Dainippon Sumitomo Pharma Co., Ltd. for the development and marketing of Voreloxin.

Hana Biosciences, Inc. company was founded in 2002 and is based in South San Francisco, California. Hana Biosciences, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company, focuses on acquiring, developing, and commercializing products for the foundation of cancer care. The company develops Optisome encapsulated formulation product candidates and a supportive care product candidate. Optisomal encapsulation is a method of liposomal drug delivery, which is designed to increase tumor targeting and duration of exposure for cell-cycle specific anticancer agents. Its Optisome encapsulated formulation product candidates include Marqibo, a vincristine sulfate liposomes injection for the treatment of adult acute lymphoblastic leukemia and metastatic uveal melanoma; Brakiva, a topotecan liposomes injection for the treatment of solid tumors, including small cell lung cancer and ovarian cancer; and Alocrest, a vinorelbine liposomes injection, which is used in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer. The company's supportive care product candidate comprises Menadione Topical Lotion, a novel supportive care product candidate for the prevention and/or treatment of the skin toxicities associated with the use of epidermal growth factor receptor inhibitors, which are used in the treatment of lung, colon, head and neck, and pancreatic cancer.

Merck was founded in 1668 as a pharmacy and is the oldest pharmaceutical business in the world. The Merck family owns about 70% of the company. Merck is leaving its mark on the global pharmaceutical market. Through a network of nearly 200 companies in over 60 countries, the Merck develops, makes, and sells pharmaceutical and chemical products for global consumption. Name-brand prescription drugs include treatments for cardiovascular disease, cancers, infertility, and neurological disorders; the company also makes over-the-counter pharmaceuticals. Aside from drugs, the firm makes specialty chemicals, including laboratory reagents and cosmetic ingredients, as well as liquid crystals for televisions.

Ambrilia Biopharma likes to work with drug candidates when they're still in the early stages of development. Once they hit late stage, the company prefers to license them out for further development. The company is also working to manufacture better formulations of existing drugs to bring in cash. Ambrilia's pipeline includes anti-virals and a handful of oncology drug candidates including generic candidates Octreotide and Goserelin. While it is shifting its focus onto anti-viral drugs, the company is continuing with clinical trials of the two oncology drugs. Mid-shift, however, the company's funds dried up and it filed for bankruptcy protection in the Canadian courts.

TargeGen is developing small molecule therapeutics to treat cancer and cardiovascular disease. The development-stage firm's lead drug candidate, TG 100-115, could prevent complications after heart attacks. Other therapies in TargeGen's pipeline include a potential treatment for colorectal cancer, non-small cell lung cancer, and macular degeneration, an eye condition that often leads to blindness. The biotech company had been eying an IPO but opted in mid-2005 to stay private and took on an additional round of venture capital financing to fund trials of TG 100-115.

Since its founding in 1928, the Hannah Research Institute has conducted research aimed at making food healthier and safer. The institute, which has links to the University of Glasgow and the Scottish Agricultural College, receives funding from the Scottish Government, medical charities, and pharmaceutical companies. Its Biomedical division conducts research on the links between health and nutrition, while the CHARIS Food Research division ... researches food. In particular, the Institute seeks to understand how environment, physiology, genetics, and other factors affect susceptibility to breast cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and obesity.

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