Recent Headlines
Business and Operation Excellence for Branded Generics Expansion Into Emerging Markets
Overseas consumers respect and trust branded drugs more than local generics. Consumers perceive the latter as being satisfied with lax quality controls, while branded generics are trusted to have a higher level of quality and effectiveness. Branded generics are likely to reach up to 75 percent of sales growth in emerging markets within the next 10 years. - October 28, 2011 - CYPIN PRODUCTION LLC
Formulation Key to Over-Encapsulation, Metrics AAPS Poster Shows
Improper over-encapsulation compromises prodrug dissolution during stressed stability storage. - October 28, 2011 - Metrics, Inc.
Ascletis Hosts Ground Breaking Ceremony for China Headquarters Oct. 20
N.C. Gov. Bev Perdue And Zhao Hongzhu, Zhejiang Province Party Secretary, Spoke at Event for First Major Chinese Investor-Backed Drug Development Company Operating Both in the United States and China - October 22, 2011 - Ascletis
AnaSpec Introduces SensoLyte® Deubiquitination Assay Kit
AnaSpec, EGT Group, is pleased to introduce the SensoLyte® 440 Deubiquitination Assay Kit. This kit provides a convenient assay for inhibitors/activators screening in deubiquitinylation or for continuous assay of enzyme activity. A natural substrate, ubiquitin, coupled with the AMC... - October 19, 2011 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
AnaSpec Includes Citrullinated Histone in GO® Peptides Collection
AnaSpec, the world’s largest provider of on-demand GO® peptides is pleased to offer a wide selection of Histone H1, H2A, H2B, H3 and H4 peptides, especially the H3 peptides. The rapidly expanding Histone GO® Peptides now include citrullinated sequences in addition to sequences that... - October 19, 2011 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
Beating Recession Blues and Fighting TB Infection: Sino-UK Companies' TB Vaccine Partnership Deal
UK Cambridge based vaccine company ImmBio joined-up with Sinopharm Vaccine Institute to co-develop its T-BioVax Vaccine against TB Infection. ImmunoBiology Ltd, a vaccine R&D company based Babraham Research Campus near Cambridge UK recently signed initial cooperation agreement with LIBP a subsidiary company under Sinopharm’s biological products division – CNBG (China National Biotech Group) with close coordination by Cambridge based biopharma consultancy company – Link China Pharma Solutions. - October 15, 2011 - Link China Pharma Solutions
Vitashine Vegan Vitamin D3 to Go High Strength
Vitashine, the plant derived Vegan Vitamin D3 spray has announced it is to add a higher dose 5000iu soft veg capsule under the Vitashine brand from December 2011. - October 13, 2011 - ESB Developments Limited
How Does U.S. Pharma Target China Accurately for Expansion? Cypin Production’s Pharma Market Forecasting for China Workshop Offers Advice Like This.
“With a GDP of more than $8 trillion, China is poised to become the world’s third-largest pharmaceutical market by 2013. To successfully meet potential demand and supply for products, accurate forecasting is essential for companies who want to break into China,” says Judy Tsui. - October 12, 2011 - CYPIN PRODUCTION LLC
Ameridose Presents Second and Third Quarter Sustainability Results
Ameridose, LLC, nationwide provider of sterile admixing services to hospital pharmacies, is proud to announce strong sustainability results for the second and third quarters of 2011. Recycled materials generated from Ameridose facilities were close to half a million pounds for each quarter, with a... - October 11, 2011 - Ameridose, LLC
WILEX Inc. and ALPCO Diagnostics Sign Marketing and Distribution Agreement for North America
WILEX AG announces that its wholly owned US subsidiary WILEX Inc., Cambridge, MA, USA, entered into a exclusive co-marketing and distribution agreement with American Laboratory Products Company Inc., (ALPCO Diagnostics) Salem, NH, USA, for the commercialization of the Serum HER-2/neu ELISA test in North America. - October 10, 2011 - ALPCO
FyMed Reinforces Its Drug Development Pipeline with Novel Strategies in Personalized Medicine
FyMed, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company utilizing proprietary methodologies in evidence-based medicine for drug discoveries, recently announced plans for the strategic and operational reinforcements of their drug development pipeline through innovative approaches in personalized medicine. - October 06, 2011 - FyMed Inc
SHL Receives Good Design Award for Molly Auto Injector
SHL Molly auto injector receives Good Design Award for its innovative design and related business model. - October 05, 2011 - SHL Group (Scandinavian Health Group Ltd)
SkyHook Nutrition Picks Fight
New supplement developer sets its sites on the world of MMA with innovative new "Force Thermogenic." - October 03, 2011 - SkyHook Nutrition, LLC
DNP Shanghai Office Hires Chemist to Start Its In-House Laboratory
DNP International, has named Page Li as its new Chemical Analysis Engineer in its Shanghai office, China. - September 30, 2011 - DNP International Co., Inc.
AnaSpec Introduces MOG (35-55), Mouse, Rat Peptide
AnaSpec is pleased to support advances in MS research by providing MOG (35 - 55), mouse, rat, a key peptide that induces severe chronic experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis in transgenic mice. - September 29, 2011 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
AnaSpec Offers Industry’s First Anti-MOG ELISA Assay Kits
AnaSpec is pleased to be the first in the industry to provide a whole suite of reagents and assay kits for the advancement of MS research. This includes MOG proteins, peptides, antibodies and assay kits. Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein (MOG), a protein with a molecular weight of 26- to 28-kDa,... - September 29, 2011 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
Export Sales Growth for Vitashine Vegan Vitamin D3
Additional production capacity for Vitashine Vitamin D3 will mean an increase in export sales for the world's only plant derived Vitamin D3 food supplement. - September 25, 2011 - ESB Developments Limited
Launch of Biotechnology Portal cellexis.com – Marketing of Innovative Cell Culture Technology
atech system solutions Ltd. (“atech”) has launched the online service www.cellexis.com for marketing and distribution of innovative products and services in the field of cell culture technology. The online service www.cellexis.com is the portal for distribution of bioreactor systems that are marketed under the name “cellexis one” and services like the delivery of manufacturing processes for cell culture products according to international standards. - September 22, 2011 - atech system solutions Ltd.
Recent Study Demonstrates that WellBody●365™ Protects Against the Harmful Effects of Stress on Immune Function
Research has shown that stress and elevated cortisol levels associated with it negatively impact immune function. WellBody●365™ is the first bulk-branded ingredient designed specifically to address the negative impact of stress on immunity. This patent-pending blend combines the... - September 21, 2011 - Nutragenesis
atech system solutions Develops New Bioreactor Platform for Cell Culture-Based Manufacturing
The atech system solutions Ltd. presents a new generation of bioreactor systems for cell culture-based manufacturing of biopharmaceutical compounds. The new development comprises a platform technology with high performance, safety as well as environmental compatibility and simplification of cell culture-based manufacturing methods. The system platform will be marketed under the brand name “cellexis one.” - September 17, 2011 - atech system solutions Ltd.
Bencos Releases Bencos Shop Beta– Online Procurement System
Bencos Shop will enable all its users to place procurement requests for products & services for life sciences research. - September 12, 2011 - Bencos Research Solutions
Spine Health Foundation, Inc. and Alpha Natural Resources Collaborate to Help the Disadvantaged Who Suffer from Spinal Disorders
The Spine Health Foundation, Inc. (SHF), is pleased to recognize Alpha Natural Resources as presenting sponsor for its Inaugural Event. The event took place on Sept. 10, 2011, at the Olde Farm in Bristol, Va. "This event marks the official beginning of the Spine Health Foundation, Inc. and we... - September 11, 2011 - The Spine Health Foundation, Inc.
AnaSpec Provides Industry’s Largest Collection of Anti-Tau Antibodies
In Alzheimer’s disease (AD), the major pathological hallmarks are β-sheet aggregates of β-amyloid peptides in senile plaques and hyperphosphorylated tau protein in neurofibrillary tangles (NFT).1-2 AnaSpec, a provider of one of the world’s largest collections of β-amyloid... - September 10, 2011 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
AnaSpec Introduces Industry’s First Anti-MOG ELISA Assay Kits
AnaSpec is pleased to be the first in the industry to provide Anti-MOG (Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein) ELISA assay kits. The SensoLyte® Anti-Human MOG (1-125) IgG Quantitation ELISA Kit, SensoLyte® Anti-Mouse MOG (1-125) and SensoLyte® Anti-Rat MOG (1-125) IgG ELISA assay kits are... - September 10, 2011 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
New Omega-3 Fish Oil Supplement Acts as Nature’s Anti-Inflammatory
OmegaPruTect reduces back, neck and joint pain in addition to lowering cholesterol - September 09, 2011 - NutriLifeRx
Ameridose to Sponsor Health Connect Partners 2011 Fall Hospital Pharmacy Conference
Ameridose, LLC, nationwide provider of sterile admixing services to hospital pharmacies, is pleased to announce its participation as a sponsor of the 2011 Health Connect Partners Fall Hospital Pharmacy Conference. The conference will take place from September 26-28, 2011 at the Arizona Biltmore in... - September 07, 2011 - Ameridose, LLC
Sweden Based Prostalund to Increase Investments in the US BPH Market
To further enhance its position in the US market, the company has decided to establish a 100% owned US subsidiary under the name CoreTherm Medical, Inc. effective from September 1st 2011. The company is located in Oldsmar, Florida. - September 06, 2011 - CoreTherm Medical Inc.
Medimix International CEO Named to Top 100 of Most Influential People in Pharma
Medimix International announced that Henry Gazay, CEO of Medimix International and VoxMedTM, has been named as one of the 100 most influential people in the life sciences industry. He was nominated and selected by PharmaVoice readers for his vision in the area of market research and his passion for... - September 04, 2011 - Medimix International
“Like” AST Enzymes on Facebook and Receive a Free Sample of Gluten Relief
For a limited time, AST Enzymes is offering free samples of Gluten Relief – a digestive enzyme blend for gluten and casein digestion – to anyone who “Likes” their Facebook page. - September 03, 2011 - AST Enzymes
Vitashine Plant Source Vitamin D3 - Overseas Distribution
Vitashine Vegan Vitamin D3 Spray is now available for overseas distribution from UK based ESB Development Ltd. Vitashine is the first Vitamin D3 nutritional supplement to contain a 100% plant source of Vitamin D3 which has been reviewed and registered with Vegan and Vegetarian Societies in the UK. - September 01, 2011 - ESB Developments Limited
MySleepApneaCure.com Launches Revamped Website to Educate and Help Cure Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
According to the National Institute of Health, more than 18 million Americans have some form of sleep apnea. MySleepApneaCure.com founder, Richard Tomasulo, was diagnosed with Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) in 2007. The MySleepApneaCure.com website, the result of his research and discoveries, features educational materials and an all-natural program that targets specific muscles and soft tissue in the neck and throat to treat and cure OSA. - August 27, 2011 - mysleepapneacure.com
Introducing an Optimized Process Management Concept from Drug Development to Drug Manufacturability: Advaceutics®
Reducing risk, defining time lines and increasing cost efficiency on a new drug’s way to commercial scale manufacturing. - August 26, 2011 - ProJect Pharmaceutics GmbH
AnaSpec Offers SensoLyte® 520 TACE Assay Kit
While fluorimetric assay kits for the detection and inhibitor screening of Tumor Necrosis Factor alpha (TNF-α) Converting Enzyme (TACE) currently exist, none of these have been able to take full advantage of the performance provided by long wavelength FRET technologies. AnaSpec’s... - August 24, 2011 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
AnaSpec Offers ClearPoint™ β-Amyloid Custom Peptide Synthesis Service
AnaSpec, the world’s largest provider of β-amyloid peptide and Alzheimer’s research reagents, also provides ClearPoint™ β-Amyloid custom peptide synthesis service. ClearPoint™ peptides are AnaSpec’s trademark collection of heavy or stable isotope labeled... - August 24, 2011 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
Educational Seminar for Manufacturers
An educational seminar, focused on providing manufacturers with the latest research in corrosion and recent innovations in finishing lines will be held at K-State Salina on Wednesday, August 24 at 12:30. The first session will be presented by Dr. Vicki Gelling of North Dakota State University. Dr. - August 23, 2011 - Kasa Companies
Vitashine Vegan Vitamin D3 Launch
Vitashine Vegan Vitamin D3 has been launched by ESB Development Ltd. Vitashine is the first Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol) nutritional supplement to be registered with the Vegan Society and Vegetarian Society. It comes from 100% plant source. Vitashine is manufactured to Pharmaceutical standards in the United Kingdom. - August 22, 2011 - ESB Developments Limited
South Portland Call Center Announces Don Mallett’s One-Year Anniversary
This August Dr. Newton's Naturals celebrates Don Mallett’s one-year anniversary with the company as Inbound Sales Manager. Mallett came to Dr. Newton’s with over 10 years of call center Sales, Collections and Customer Service experience. Previous leadership roles include being a Call... - August 20, 2011 - Dr. Newton's Naturals
CannaLicense Partners with KindReviews.com to Help Medical Marijuana Patients Learn About Efficacy and Strains
CannaLicense has just announced that they have partnered with KindReviews.com to help medical marijuana patients learn about efficacy and strains. Cannalicense is a medical marijuana licensing company that works with residents of Colorado and Arizona to get a license, to treat their illnesses and... - August 19, 2011 - CannaLicense
CannaLicense Has a New Corporate Office in Denver
The medical marijuana licensing center, Cannalicense has announced the opening of their new corporate office in Denver, Colorado. The new corporate office is located at 2250 S Oneida Street, Suite 306. This change is in response to the increase in applicants since the approval for medical marijuana... - August 19, 2011 - CannaLicense
MoBiTec GmbH, Germany, is Offering Nuclear Receptor Fusion Proteins That Are of Importance to the Pharmaceutical Industry for FRET Interaction Studies
MoBiTec GmbH, Germany, supplier of research tools, introduces a collection of Nuclear Receptor-Ligand Binding Domain fusion proteins, carrying a GST tag, capable to bind a Europium-anti-GST antibody. With this the influence of fluorophore-labeled peptides on the ligand binding characteristics can be studied. E.g. the addition of a particular peptide might prevent the receptor from binding a ligand, thereby eliminating a response of a cell to a given stimulus. - August 17, 2011 - MoBiTec GmbH
AmazonDrops Wants to Present You with Pracaxi and Other Odd Amazonian Treasures
AmazonDrops products - not sold in stores - until recently were only available in doctors and aestheticians' offices. Many companies call themselves organic. Few like AmazonDrops can say they are 100% purely organic with nothing added, no preservative, no chemical, not even water. The botanicals used in AmazonDrops are grown and harvested in the Amazon rainforest. - August 16, 2011 - AmazonDrops Organic Skin Care
Iofina Chemical Appoints Viachem as Exclusive Chloramine-T Marketer
Viachem Will Sell Iofina Chemical’s Chloramine-T for biocidal uses in the Aquaculture Industry and for Hydrotherapeutic Applications. - August 16, 2011 - Viachem, Ltd.
AnaSpec Offers Monoclonal Antibody, Anti-5-Methylcytidine
AnaSpec, EGT Group is pleased to offer Eurogentec’s popular monoclonal antibody, anti-5-methylcytidine (Clone 33D3) for use in epigenetics research. Purified from ascites, this IgG1 / λ isotype antibody is supplied as a 1 mg/ml solution (in PBS) and is available in three sizes (0.1 mg,... - August 14, 2011 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
AnaSpec Highlights Calcein AM with High Purity Grades
AnaSpec is pleased to provide Calcein AM at two purity grades, >90% or >95%, as determined by HPLC. AnaSpec also offers the SensoLyte® Calcein Cell Viability Assay Kit - a rapid and sensitive assay to detect viable cells. This kit provides ample reagents (dye and assay buffer) for 1000... - August 14, 2011 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
GenScript Launches Animal Model Services Worldwide
Internationally recognized biology contract research organization GenScript USA Inc. today announced that it has launched a broad spectrum of Animal Model Services for researchers to investigate the efficacy and safety profile of drug candidates. The services include in vivo drug efficacy,... - August 10, 2011 - GenScript USA Inc.
Bencos Shifts Website Domain from .in to .com
Bencos Research Solutions Pvt. Ltd. is now available at www.bencoslife.com. - August 09, 2011 - Bencos Research Solutions
SHL to Speak and Exhibit at the World Drug Delivery Congress 2011
SHL will speak and exhibit at the upcoming Drug Delivery Congress in Singapore from September 5-6th. - August 05, 2011 - SHL Group (Scandinavian Health Group Ltd)
Noor Pharmaceuticals Launches New Line of Halal Vitamins Just in Time for Ramadan 2011
Taking multivitamins is recommended to maintain general health, especially during long periods of fasts, such as the month of Ramadan. For the first time, Muslims can enjoy scientifically formulated Halal Vitamins thanks to NoorVitamins at www.NoorVitamins.com - August 05, 2011 - Noor Pharmaceuticals
Trophikos Says Research Supports Cranberry PACs as Key to Promoting Urinary Tract Health
Trophikos says that despite findings from a recent Dutch study, previous studies have shown that cranberry supplements can be effective in promoting urinary tract health if they contain enough proanthocyanidins (PAC). Research demonstrates that 36 mg PAC is key, and the new product ellura meets this standard. - August 05, 2011 - Trophikos, LLC
Vita-Flora Health Introduces BIO-V™, a New Probiotic Supplement for Women’s Health
Vita-Flora Health today announced the worldwide introduction of BIO-V™, a newly-formulated probiotic supplement for women. BIO-V™ is the only product of its kind to use the BIO-tract® delivery system, which more effectively balances pH and flora in the vagina, essentially... - August 03, 2011 - Vita-Flora Health