Optimer Pharmaceuticals was founded in 1998 and is based in San Diego, California. Optimer Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company, focuses on discovering, developing, and commercializing anti-infective products worldwide. The company develops products that treat gastrointestinal infections and related diseases. Its two late-stage anti-infective product candidates include Fidaxomicin, the lead product candidate and an antibiotic that is in second Phase III registration trial for the treatment of clostridium difficile-infections; and Prulifloxacin, a prodrug in the fluoroquinolone class of antibiotics, which completed second Phase III trials for the treatment of infectious diarrhea in travelers. It also develops OP-1068/CEM-101, an antibiotic for the treatment of upper and lower respiratory tract infections; OPT-88, a disease-modifying intra-articular, or within the cavity of a joint, therapy for osteoarthritis; OPT-822, a carbohydrate-based cancer immunotherapy for the treatment of metastatic breast cancer; and an OPopS drug discovery platform. The company has a collaborative research and development, and license agreement with Cempra Pharmaceuticals, Inc. to discover, develop, and commercialize drugs based on macrolide and ketolide compounds.

Biotie is a drug discovery and development company focused on central nervous system and inflammatory diseases. It has a broad range of innovative small molecule and biological drug candidates at different stages of clinical and pre-clinical development. Biotie’s products address diseases with high unmet medical need and significant market potential, including addiction and psychotic disorders, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The most advanced product, nalmefene for alcohol dependence, is currently in phase III clinical development by licensing partner H. Lundbeck A/S. The commercial value of the pipeline has been demonstrated through existing alliances with top-tier global pharmaceutical companies such as Lundbeck, Roche and Pfizer. Biotie has operations in Turku, Finland and Radebeul, Germany.

3SBio Inc. was founded in 1993 and is based in Shenyang, the Peoples Republic of China. 3SBio Inc. is an integrated biotechnology company focused on researching, developing, manufacturing and marketing biopharmaceutical products primarily in China. The Company’s recombinant, or genetically engineered, protein-based products and product candidates are designed to address markets with unmet medical needs in nephrology, oncology, supportive cancer care, inflammation and infectious diseases. Its principal products are EPIAO and TPIAO, and its legacy products are Intefen and Inleusin. EPIAO is an injectable recombinant human erythropoietin (EPO) that is used to stimulate the production of red blood cells in patients with anemia and to reduce the need for blood transfusions. 3SBio Inc. had launched TPIAO, its internally developed protein-based therapeutic product. In addition to EPIAO and TPIAO, the Company markets two other protein-based therapeutics.

Cadence Pharmaceuticals, Inc. was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in San Diego, California. Cadence Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on in-licensing, developing and commercializing its product candidates principally for use in the hospital setting. The Company has in-licensed rights to two late stage product candidates, Acetavance a intravenous formulation of acetaminophen and Omigard (omiganan pentahydrochloride) 1% aqueous gel. It has in-licensed the exclusive United States and Canadian rights to Acetavance, that is marketed in Europe for the treatment of acute pain and fever by Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (BMS). The Company has also in-licensed the rights to commercialize Omigard in North American and Europe.

Pluristem Therapeutics Inc. was founded in 2001 and is based in Haifa, Israel. Pluristem Therapeutics Inc., a development stage bio-therapeutics company, engages in the research, development, and production of placental-derived adherent stromal cells (ASCs). The company also involves in the commercialization of non-personalized (allogeneic) cell therapy products for the treatment of various severe degenerative, ischemic, and autoimmune disorders. It develops a pipeline of products that are derived from the human placenta, a non-controversial, non-embryonic, and adult stem cell source. These placental adherent stromal cells (ASCs) are expanded in the company’s proprietary PluriX three-dimensional bioreactor, which imitates the natural microstructure of bone marrow and does not require supplemental growth factors or other exogenous materials. The company’s principal product under Phase I clinical trial is PLX-PAD for people suffering from peripheral artery disease. Its pre-clinical products include PLX-IBD for inflammatory bowel diseases; PLX-STROKE for ischemic strokes; PLX-BMT for bone marrow transplantation; and PLX-MS for multiple sclerosis. The company was formerly known as Pluristem Life Systems Inc. and changed its name to Pluristem Therapeutics Inc. in November 2007.

LGC (Holdings) Limited company provides chemical, DNA and other scientific analysis through four operating divisions: LGC forensics, life and food sciences, research and technology, and LGC standards. Its customers are involved in such areas as drug development, health care services, chemicals and petrochemicals, law enforcement, and environmental quality and maintenance. The company's LGC Prochem unit sells enzymes, proteins, reagents, and other laboratory supplies. Investment firm 3i Group owns about 30% of LGC, as does its employees.

GlaxoSmithKline plc company was founded in 1935 and is based in Brentford, the United Kingdom. GlaxoSmithKline plc, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the creation, discovery, development, manufacture, and marketing of pharmaceutical products, over the counter (OTC) medicines, and health related consumer products. The company offers prescription medicines to treat a range of conditions, such as infections, depression, skin conditions, asthma, heart and circulatory disease, and cancer. It also markets approximately 25 vaccines to prevent life-threatening or crippling illnesses, such as hepatitis A, hepatitis B, diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, measles, mumps, rubella, polio, typhoid, influenza, and bacterial meningitis. In addition, the company offers OTC medicines, such as alli, a weight loss medicine; Panadol, a paracetamol/acetaminophen analgesic; smoking control products under the NicoDerm, NiQuitin CQ, Nicabate, and Nicorette names; and other brands, including Breathe Right nasal strips and Tums. Its oral healthcare products primarily comprise Aquafresh, a range of toothpastes, toothbrushes, and mouthwashes; Sensodyne, a range of toothpastes and toothbrushes, including Pronamel to protect from acid erosion; Biotene, a treatment for dry mouth; and Polident, PoliGrip, and Corega, which are denture care cleansers and adhesives. Further, the company provides nutritional healthcare products, such as Lucozade, a range of energy and sports drinks; Horlicks, a range of milk-based malted food and chocolate drinks; and Ribena, a blackcurrant juice-based drink. GlaxoSmithKline operates in Europe, North America, Central and South America, the Caribbean, Asia, Australia, the Middle East, Africa, and the Southeast Asia.

Agencourt Biosciences uses more modern weapons to win its battles. The company provides genomic services (including DNA and whole genome sequencing) and nucleic acid purification products that help researchers improve the effectiveness of their drug development process. The company has teamed with a handful of international distributors and marketing partners to get its products into users' hands: These partners include Affymetrix and Life Technologies (formerly Invitrogen). Agencourt Biosciences is a subsidiary of Beckman Coulter.

Kreatech Biotechnology company develops tools used by pharmaceutical companies and medical researchers to detect and label RNA, DNA, and proteins. Its labeling kits, DNA probes, and other products are used in applications such as drug development and the diagnosis of disease. The company's investors include 3i Group, Alafi Capital, and Life Sciences Partners. Kreatech has formed alliances with many pharmaceutical and instrumentation firms, including heavyweights such as GE Healthcare Bio-Sciences and PerkinElmer.

Biolex uses its LEX System and "Plantibodies" technologies for harvesting proteins from Lemna, an aquatic plant, and genetically transforming them into monoclonal antibodies for use in treating human diseases such as hepatitis C. Its lead drug candidate, Locteron, when combined with ribavarin, greatly reduces the viral load of the disease while causing fewer side effects. Its BLX-155 is used to dissolve blood clots; BLX-301 is designated for treating non-Hodgkin's B-cell lymphoma. Chairman Chris Hegal owns just under 25% of the company. Biolex has withdrawn its IPO filing.

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