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Biotechnologies Liste des entreprises qui opèrent dans la région Lombardie (Italie) ACS DOBFAR s.p.a. Viale Addetta, 4/12 20067 Tribiano Italy www.acsdobfar.it ACS DOBFAR is a privately owned Italian Company that produces bulk cephalosporins and penicillin, both oral and for injection, and exports its API's all over the world. Main sector: Biotechnology – R&D Services Subsector: CMO (Contract Manufacturing Organization); Synthesis services Description of products APIs : Cefalosporins Pencillins Vancomycin Base Cefalexin caps - SMARTPAK™ is a new packaging and delivery system designed by ACS Dobfar to simplify the reconsitution of all injectable drugs especially in the Hospital Pharmacy Compounding Center. Areta International Via Roberto Lepetit 34 21040 Gerenzano Italy www.aretaint.com Founded year 1999 as a spin-off from public institution / NPO Areta international is a biotech company dedicated to the contract development and manufacturing of innovative biological drugs and advanced therapy medicinal products. Main sector: Biotechnology – R&D Services Subsector: Analytical services; CMO (Contract Manufacturing Organization); Synthesis services Description of products ARETA GMP portfolio includes: contract process development and manufacturing, safety and quality control tests, filling and media fill. Furthermore Areta can help its customers in defining the strategy for process development optimization and quality in biotech projects. Regarding manufacturing technology, the strategy is based on disposable high surface to volume ratio bioreactors that are characterized by high containment, ideal for safety and GMP compliance, while requiring relatively small lab space and limited staff. The company can tailor the production schedule to the real needs of its customers, thus avoiding over-production at a project’s early stage, which may result in losses of product and money. ARETA R&D: Areta International’s technology platform comprises in house developed methods for the generation and production of monoclonal antibodies, the adaptation of all kind of cells to serum free media, etc. Technology used 1 Technology platform comprises in-house developed methods for generation /production of MAbs, adaptation of all kinds of cells to serum free media, development of rapid/efficient techniques for MAbs,rec proteins,cells production in large quantities. The strategy regarding MAbs focuses on customized immunization protocols,monitoring of the animal’s immune response to the antigen,proprietary fusion and screening protocols finalized to obtain hybridomas secreting highly selective/specific MAbs. Regarding scale up technology,the strategy is based on disposable high surface to volume ratio bioreactors, characterized by high containment,ideal for safety and GMP compliancel. The combination of these skills enables the production of cells and biomolecules in a very rapid/efficient/reliable way. These biomolecules/cells can be delivered to the customer in bulk or as final products, (e.g. enzyme immunoassay kits, cell-based test, infusion bags). Partnering strategy / collaborations Areta International is interested in cooperation with biotech/pharma companies on different levels : -looking for new customers for both its divisions, -co-development of biodrugs and participation in new research programs, -Extra –EU companies that might need to establish a base for clinical trial supply in Europe. A.T. Grade s.r.l. Via Petrarca 4 20123 Milan Italy www.atgrade.eu Founded year 2003 A.T. Grade s.r.l. mission is to manage laboratories for cell therapy through the provision of advanced technology, qualified personnel, services and advice to the GMP certification of laboratories. State of ownership: Private / independent Main sector: Biotechnology Subsector: Cell culture – R&D Services Description of products Processing of Fibroblast/Cheratinocytes for wound healing and severe burns. Processing of Chondrocytes for cartilage regeneration. Isolation of Pancreatic b-cells for diabete type I treatment. Partnering strategy / collaborations Partnership with the public cells and tissues banks in order to revamp and manage GMP laboratories for cells expansion and tissue processing Accelera s.r.l. Viale Pasteur 10 20014 Nerviano, Milano Italy www.accelera.info Accelera is a premium tier contract research organization (CRO) providing toxicology, drug metabolism, pharmacokinetics and bioanalysis services to the Biotech and Pharmaceutical industry. Accelera is committed to supporting all stages of drug discovery and development by offering tailored services spanning multiple disciplines, including early formulation development, preclinical profiling, drug safety, metabolism, bioanalysis and pharmacokinetics (PK). Accelera is an independent company within the Nerviano Medical Sciences Group. State of ownership: Private / independent Main sector: Biotechnology – R&D Services Subsector: Analytical services; CRO (Contract Primary therapeutic areas: Research Organization); Screening; Cell culture Neoplasms / cancer / oncology 2 Description of products Discovery Services Development Services Biologics and Biomarkers Bioanalysis and PK ADIENNE S.r.l. Via Broseta 64/B 24128 Bergamo Italy www.adienne.com Founded year 2004 ADIENNE Pharma & Biotech is a company dedicated to the treatment of rare and severe diseases, with particular attention to onco-haematology, solid organ and bone marrow transplantation. State of ownership: Private / independent Main sector: Biotechnology – Therapeutics Primary therapeutic areas: Diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs; immune disorders Description of main products TEPADINA® 100 mg (INN: thiotepa) TEPADINA® 15 mg (INN: thiotepa) MARGYL® (INN: phenelzine sulfate) BEGEDINA® MUBODINA® ERGIDINA® Allergy Therapeutics Italia S.R.L. Via IV Novembre 76 20019 Settimo Milanese Italy www.allergytherapeutics.com State of ownership: Subsidiary of Allergy Therapeutics (UK) Allergy Therapeutics (AT) is a European-based speciality pharmaceutical company focused upon the treatment and prevention of allergy. Main sector: Biotechnology – Therapeutics Primary therapeutic areas: Diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs; immune disorders Axxam S.R.L. Via Olgettina 58 Biomedical Science Park 20132 Milano Italy www.axxam.com Founded year 2001 as a spin-off from Bayer Axxam S.R.L. is a technology-led research company in the field of life sciences, with expertise at the leading edge of target identification, advanced screening assay system development, and screening. Axxam has built up several cutting edge platforms spanning the entire “Genes to Leads” pathway. State of ownership: Private / independent 3 Main sector: Biotechnology – R&D Services Subsector: CRO (Contract Research Organization); Primary therapeutic areas: Screening Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified Description of products Photina Services: - Assay Development - High-Throughput Screening - Compound Collections for Screening - Compound Profiling Partnering strategy / collaborations Altana Pharma, BayerHealthCare, BioXell, Chiesi Pharmaceuticals, Dompé, GlaxoSmithKline, Grünenthal, NicOx, Newron Pharmaceuticals, Recordati and Rottapharm. Company is looking for increasing collaborations and partnerships with pharmaceutical, biotechnology and agri-chemical companies, allowing them to access their technological platforms, expertises, know-how and reagents in the several fields of drug discovery (“From genes to leads”). Bio3 Research S.r.l. Via della Moscova 6/8 20121 Milan Italy www.bio3research.com Founded year 2001 Bio3 Research develops new proprietary compounds up to IND stage with potential in cardiovascular field. The company is focused in the area of cardiovascular disorders related to HMGB1 (High Mobility Group Box 1) over-expression. State of ownership: Private / independent Main sector: Biotechnology – Therapeutics Subsector: Proteins Primary therapeutic areas: Cardiovascular; Skin and subcutaneous tissue; Genitourinary system Description of products HMGB1 protein Special IP situation PCT applications which claim use of Small Molecules and Mabs in HMGB1 related cardiovascular disorders. Patent application for HMGB1 inhibitors and antagonists which inhibit the Atherosclerotic pathogenesis and progression. PCT application for HMGB1 and its fragments use as therapeutic preparations in damaged connective tissue. PCT application in the USA for CT301/R use in cardiovascular disorders. PCT application for BIOCYSAN (cysteine) and Biocysan Plus (cysteine+glutathione) use in End Stage Renal Disease. Partnering strategy / collaborations S.I.I.T 4 Biodiversity S.P.A. Via Corfù 71 25124 Brescia Italy www.biodiv.it Founded year 2002 The main mission of the Company is based on developing, using, producing and marketing new technologies and products to be used in molecular analysis and diagnostics as well as on research activities in different advanced fields, such as biochemistry, genomics, proteomics, biotechnology and nanotechnology. State of ownership: Private / independent Main sector: Biotechnology – R&D Services Subsector: Analytical services; Bioinformatics; Diagnostic services; Genomics; Proteomics Primary therapeutic areas: Diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs; immune disorders; Diseases of the nervous system; Cardiovascular; Digestive system; Genitourinary system Technology used Technology platforms include: Thermocycler (PCR) Real Time thermocycler (RT-PCR) Automatic sequence of DNA Microarrays: MGX 200 Laboratory cloning, synthesis and purification of recombinant proteins Peptide synthesizer Sequence of protein Fluorescence Activated Cell Sorter (FACS) Fluorescence microscope (Nikon) Unit bioinformatics Biofin Laboratories S.R.L. Via Bachelet 89 46047 Porto Mantovano Italy www.biofinlabs.com Founded year 1988 Biofin Laboratories is an Italian company mainly involved in fermentation technologies, semi-synthesis technologies and corresponding basic engineering. State of ownership: Private / independent Main sector: Biotechnology – R&D Services Subsector: CMO (Contract Manufacturing Organization); CRO (Contract Research Organization) Description of products Bacteriostatic antibiotic API Anticancer API Statins Steroids Vitamins Amino acids Food additives Client portfolio (as relevant) BIOCHEMIE, SHID, HISUN , LUNANPHARMA, HUARONG, ZQBC, YSP, PUCHENG, ZHENYUANG ZHEJIANG, PINGYIN, XINCHANG, XIAN PHARMACEUTICAL, TUOYANG, NUTRITION BEST GROUP, BODAPHARM, HUADONG MUDANJANG, VOCALINO LTD, THRAKHIA, BASF, DEGUSSA, HOECHST, SKW, JCP MARTINS, THEMIS, GTBL, 5 IPCA, WOCKARDT, RPG LIFE SCIENCE (SEARLE INDIA), POCHIRAJU INDUSTRIES, NATCO LTD, KREBS LTD, BIOCON, AMBALAL SARABHAI ENTERPRISES, ALEMBIC, STRIDES, STERLING, BPPT PUSPITEK CENTRE, CINNAGEN, TEMAD, ISFAHAN UNIVERSITY, TEVA, AVENTIS Biogen Dompé s.r.l. Via San Martino, 12-12/a 20122 Milano Italy www.dompe.it Founded year 2004 Biogen Dompé represents the realization of a collaboration between Biogen and Dompé, which share both the ideas and the implementation of projects for the development of biotechnological drugs, backed up by high-tech services in specific therapeutic areas. State of ownership: independent Main sector: Biotechnology – Therapeutics Primary therapeutic areas: Neoplasms / cancer / oncology; Diseases of the nervous system Description of products PEG IFN BG-12 Fampridine Humanized Anti-CD20 mAb Anti-CD80 mAb (galiximab) HSP90 Inhibitor MMK Inhibitor RAF Inhibitor Biolife Italiana S.R.L. Viale Monza 272 20128 Milano Italy www.biolifeit.com Biolife Italiana Srl is a manufacturer and distributor of high quality products for clinical, industrial and environmental microbiology: powdered and ready to use culture media, supplements and enrichments, kits and reagents for microbial identification. State of ownership: independent Main sector: Biotechnology – R&D Services Subsector: Cell culture; Diagnostic instrumentation Description of products Bacterial Serology - Fever Micro Tests Rapid Immunochromatographic Tests Dehydrated Culture Media (complete range) Supplements for CM, etc. 6 BioRep S.r.l. Via Fantoli 16/15 20138 Milano Italy www.biorep.it Founded year 2005 BioRep S.r.l. is an independent service provider organization born in 2003 by the conjunctive investment of Sapio Life, Angelantoni Industries and Integrated Systems Engineering, offering biorepository services to public and private research institutes, to the highest standards of quality and safety. BioRep is a technologically advanced infrastructure able to provide several services to meet the needs of the entire Scientific Community. State of ownership: Private / independent Main sector: Biotechnology – R&D Services Subsector: Analytical services; Cell culture Description of products Cell Colture Services Molecular Biology Services Microbiology Services Custom Tissue Arrays FFPE and Frozen Custom Cell Array Criobiology Instrumentation (Liquid Nitrogen Containers CHART/MVE), Control Rate freezers (Planner), Tissue Microarrayer TMA CK3500, XBlot 1000 (Integrated System Engeneering) Turn.Key Laboratories and Biobanks Design, Construction, Start.up and Management. Partnering strategy / collaborations Coriell Institute for Medical Research USA Biosense Srl Vicolo Valtellina 15 20092 Cinisello Balsamo (MI) Italy www.biosense.it Founded year 1996 Biosense is a key supplier of high technology solutions to researchers for several life science applications, covering the entire Italian market in this field. State of ownership: Private / independent Main sector: Biotechnology – R&D Services Subsector: Biochips; Cell culture; Genomics; Proteomics; Synthesis services Description of products Products offered include custom synthesis of oligonucleotides and peptides, custom production of polyclonal antibodies, consumables for qualitative and quantitative PCR, systems and softwares for analysis of genotypes and biomolecular interactions, equipment for PCR and DNA and protein microarray technology. Partnering strategy / collaborations Sislab SaS 7 Biotest Italia Srl Via Leonardo da Vinci 43 20090 Trezzano Sul Naviglio Italy www.biotest.de Founded year 2000 Biotest is a company specialising in innovative haematology and immunology products with the holistic approach of a global pharmaceutical, diagnostics and biotherapeutics group. They develop, manufacture and sell medicinal products for the treatment of blood and immune diseases as well as products for the hygiene monitoring of air and work surfaces. State of ownership: Private / Independent Main sector: Biotechnology – Therapeutics Primary therapeutic areas: Antibodies Description of products BT-061 BT-062 BT-063 BOUTY Healthcare S.p.A. Viale Casiraghi 471 20099 Sesto San Giovanni Italy www.bouty.it Founded year 2002 as a Management buy-out Bouty meets market and consumers needs with five division structure; Healthcare, Diagnostics, Biotechnology, Drug Delivery Systems, International. State of ownership: Private / independent Main sector: Biotechnology – R&S Services Subsector: Diagnostic instrumentation; Drug delivery Description of products SYPHILIS ELISA CGH ARRAY, etc. Technology used Drug delivery advanced technologies Bracco S.P.A. Via E. Folli 50 20134 Milano Italy www.bracco.com Founded year 1927 Bracco is an international Group active in the healthcare sector through Bracco Imaging (diagnostic imaging), Pharma (prescription and over the counter drugs), Acist (advanced injection systems based in Minneapolis), and the Centro Diagnostico Italiano diagnostic clinic in Milan. State of ownership: Private / independent 8 Main sector: Biotechnology Subsector: CMO (Contract – Therapeutics + R&D Services Manufacturing Organization); Diagnostic instrumentation; Diagnostic services; Drug delivery Description of products - OTC Drugs - Ehical Drugs - Imaging Modalities - Contrast Injection Systems, etc. Cambrex Profarmaco Milano S.R.L. Via Cucchiari 17 20155 Milano Italy www.cambrex.com Founded year 1946 The Cambrex Biosciences group is a supplier to the biotechnology, biopharmaceutical, and Life Science communities. Cambrex Profarmaco develops and sells generic active pharmaceutical ingredients (API's) and advanced intermediates to the pharmaceutical industry. State of ownership: Subsidiary of Cambrex Corporation, East Main sector: Biotechnology – R&D Services Subsector: CMO (Contract Manufacturing Organization) Rutherford, NJ (NYSE:CBM) Description of products Chiral Compounds, Pyridine Derivatives, Chloronitrobenzoic Acids and Derivatives, Dinitrobenzoic Acids and Derivatives, Nitrobenzaldehydes and Derivatives, Nitrobenzoic Acids and Derivatives, Nitrophthalic Acids and Derivatives, Boronic Acids, Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients, etc. Technology used Camouflage™ Drug Delivery Technology Charles River Laboratories Italia srl Via Indipendenza 11 23085 Calco Italy www.criver.com Founded year 1972 Charles River provides essential products and services to help pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, government agencies and leading academic institutions around the globe accelerate their research and drug development efforts. State of ownership: Subsidiary of Charles River Laboratories International, Inc., USA Main sector: Biotechnology – R&D Services Subsector: Analytical services; CRO (Contract Research Organization); Diagnostic services; Screening Primary therapeutic areas: Infectious and parasitic diseases; Neoplasms / cancer / oncology; Diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs; immune disorders; Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases; Diseases of the nervous system; Cardiovascular Description of products - Production, husbandry & distribution of highest quality laboratory animals - Development of new disease models - Development of world-leading capabilities in transgenic animal science - Preclinical Services - Clinical Testing Services, etc 9 Chiltern International Srl Via Nizzoli 6 20147 Milan Italy www.chiltern.com Founded year 1972 Chiltern International is a clinical research organization that offers clinical contract personnel services to pharmaceutical and biotechnology clients. They also provide Clinical Operations, Project Management, Data Management, Biostatistics, Medical Writing, Quality Assurance and Regulatory and Medical Affairs services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device industries. State of ownership: Subsidiary of Chiltern International, UK Main sector: Biotechnology – R&D Services Subsector: Analytical services; CRO (Contract Primary therapeutic areas: Cardiovascular Research Organization) Description of products - Phase I to Phase IV clinical trials - Product development services to the pharmaceutical, biotech and device industries including Early Phase, Global Clinical Development, Late Phase, Biometrics, Medical and Regulatory Affairs, and Resourcing Solutions. Clonit Srl Via Bernardo Quaranta 57 20139 Milano Italy www.clonit.it Founded year 1987 CLONIT S.r.l. offers widest range of Molecular Biology Systems for Human, Veterinary and, just recently, for Food Diagnostics, Forensics Medicine and Oncology: the systems are offered with a complete set of components which allow the technicians to run a Molecular Biology test either in a routine Clinical or Industrial laboratory. State of ownership: Private / independent Main sector: Biotechnology – R&D Services Subsector: Diagnostic instrumentation Description of products H5N1 master mix FAST PCR Kits Controls 10 Congenia S.p.A. Via dei Bossi 2/a 20121 Milano Italy www.congenia.it Founded year 2000 Congenia discovers and develops small-molecule compounds designed to target and modulate (activating or inhibiting) the activity of the permeability transition pore (PTP), mitochondrial target involved in cellular ageing, senescence and apoptosis. State of ownership: 100% owned by Genextra SpA. Main sector: Biotechnology – Therapeutics Subsector: small molecules Primary therapeutic areas: Diseases of the nervous system, Cardiovascular Cosmo Pharmaceuticals S.p.A. Via C. Colombo 1 20020 Lainate Italy www.cosmopharmaceuticals.com Founded year 1997 as a spin-off from company (purchase of contract drug manufacturing unit from Park Davis, now Pfizer). State of ownership: Public Cosmo is an emerging fully-integrated speciality pharmaceutical company that aims to become a global leader in the market of optimised therapies for selected gastro-intestinal diseases. The company’s proprietary clinical development pipeline specifically addresses innovative treatments for Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD), such as Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s Disease, as well as for colon infections. On Nov 19, 09 Cosmo Pharmaceuticals offered to buy BioXell for $40.7 million in a bid to boost its pipeline. The acquisition is expected to increase Cosmo's financial flexibility and its free float, giving it access to about $52.2 million in cash owned by BioXell. Primary Stock Exchange: SIX Swiss Exchange (COPN) Main sector: Biotechnology – Therapeutics Primary therapeutic areas: Digestive system Description of main products Lialda™ / Mezavant™ Budesonide MMX® Rifamycin SV MMX® LMW Heparin MMX® Zacol NMX® - Nutraceutical Technology used MMX® technology Partnering strategy / collaborations License agreement with Stada Group to apply MMX™ technology to budesonide. License agreement with Shire and Giuliani to apply MMX™ technology to mesalamine. License agreement with Sigma Tau to apply MMX™ technology to propionyl carnitine and to acetylisovaleroil carnitine. 11 CTG Pharma S.r.l. Viale Gran Sasso 17 20131 Milan Italy www.ctgpharma.com Founded year 2004 CTG Pharma is an early-stage pharmaceutical company dedicated to discovering new chemical entities derived from established drugs that are improved through a highly innovative molecular mechanism. State of ownership: Private / independent Main sector: Biotechnology – Therapeutics Primary therapeutic areas: Diseases of the nervous system, Diseases of the eye, Cardiovascular, Musculoskeletal system and connective tissue, Genitourinary system, Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes Special IP situation CTG Pharma holds several international patent applications covering NCEs in different therapeutic area. Technology used CTG Pharma technology allows the preparation of NCEs that are able to release gaseous trsmitters in an effective and long-lasting way. Partnering strategy / collaborations Several Italian and International Institutions, including NCI (USA), University of Singapore, etc. CTI Life Sciences Limited Via Ariosto, 23 20091 Bresso Italy www.celltherapeutics.com Founded year 2000 CTI is committed to developing, acquiring, and commercializing innovative treatments for cancer. State of ownership: Subsidiary of Cell Therapeutics Inc., Seattle, USA (NASDAQ:CTIC). Main sector: Biotechnology – Therapeutics Primary therapeutic areas: Neoplasms / cancer / oncology Description of main products CTI's product pipeline includes one commercialized product, Zevalin, and two products in late-stage clinical development — OPAXIO™ and pixantrone — and several clinical and preclinical product candidates that may address the therapeutic limitations of conventional cancer therapies. Technology used Polyglutamate Polymer Technology Partnering strategy / collaborations Cephalon; Novartis; Systems Medicine; National Cancer Institute Development Therapeutics Program Screening Technologies Branch; Istituto dei Tumori di Milano; Nerviano Medical Sciences. 12 DAC s.r.l. Via Adamello, 16 20139 Milan Italy www.genextra.it/dac.html DAC is a fully owned subsidiary of Genextra, focused on identifying and advancing new classes of anticancer agents designed to inhibit the activity of HDACs and HSP90. State of ownership: subsidiary Genextra Main sector: Biotechnology – Therapeutics Subsector: small molecules Primary therapeutic areas: Neoplasms / cancer / oncology Dako Italia S.p.A. Via Piero Portaluppi 11/2 20138 Milano Italy www.dako.it Founded year 1966 Dako develops, manufactures and markets cell-based cancer diagnostics for both clinical diagnostics and research use. State of ownership: Subsidiary of Dako Denmark A/S Main sector: Biotechnology – R&D Services Subsector: Diagnostic Instrumentation Description of products HER2 FISH pharmDx™ Kit ACIS® III Instrument CISH and FISH Kits c-Kit pharmDx™ Kits EGFR pharmDx™ Kits ER/PR pharmDx™ Kits, etc. Dasit S.P.A. Via Merendi 22 20010 Cornaredo Italy www.dasit.it DASIT SpA specializes in clinical diagnostics. State of ownership: part of D-Group Main sector: Biotechnology – R&D Services Subsector: Diagnostic Instrumentation Description of products AP22 Speedy AP16 IF Plus CA 125 CYFRA 21-1 Estradiol etc. 13 Derming Srl Viale Cesare Battisti 38 20052 Monza Italy www.derming.com Founded year 1993 DermIng provides clinical evaluations, conducting scientific tests to determine the tolerance and activity of skin care products and implementing and assessing bio-engineering systems for the latest non-invasive diagnostics. Derming has UNI EN ISO 9001:2000 certification State of ownership: Private / Independent Main sector: Biotechnology – R&D Services Subsector: Analytical services; Diagnostic services Description of products Tests of Function/Efficacy Tolerance Tests Recruiting Volunteers DiaMed Italiana S.R.L. Via Alfieri, 24 20057 Vedano al Lambro (MI) Italy www.diamed.it Founded year 1980 DiaMed specializes in research and development, production and world wide services for laboratory diagnostic products. They offer a wide range of diagnostic products for hemostasis, the hematology, infectious diseases and other diagnostic fields. State of ownership: Subsidiary of DiaMed AG, Switzerland Main sector: Biotechnology – R&D Services Subsector: Diagnostic Instrumentation Description of products Phenotyping, antibody detection, HPF4 test Tests for PNH, Sickle cell, FMH, control for blood cell counters IMPACT CPA and Platelet function analysis Malaria Rapid Diagnostic Test Instruments and Automates for Haemostasis, etc. Dipharma S.p.A. Via Bissone 5 20021 Baranzate (Milano) Italy www.dipharma.it Foundation year 1949 Dipharma is one of the major European producers of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients, serving a large base of pharmaceutical companies all around the world. State of ownership: Private / independent Main sector: Biotechnology – R&D Services 14 Subsector: CMO (Contract Manufacturing Organization); Synthesis services Description of products ARMODAFINIL BENAZEPRIL HCl BOSENTAN DEXLANSOPRAZOLE SESQUIHYDARATE DEXLANSOPRAZOLE AMORPHOUS DEXLANSOPRAZOLE ANHYDROUS IMIQUIMOD OLMESARTAN MEDOXOMIL PALIPERIDONE PANTOPRAZOLE SODIUM PRAMIPEXOLE DIHYDROCHLORIDE PRAMIPEXOLE FREE BASE RABEPRAZOLE SODIUM RASAGILINE MESYLATE RASAGILINE TARTRATE TELMISARTAN Edmond Pharma Srl Via G. B. Grassi, 15 20157 Milano Italy www.edmondpharma.it/ Edmond Pharma is involved in development and manufacturing of APIs and formulated products. Calao and Edmond Pharma work in close collaboration to ensure maximum synergism and flexibility on the basis of their skills. State of ownership: Private / independent Main sector: Biotechnology – R&D Services Subsector: CMO (Contract Manufacturing Organization) Primary therapeutic areas: Respiratory Description of products Generics - Baclofen, Gliclazide, etc. Active ingredients - Carteolol, Erdosteine, etc. Partnering strategy / collaborations Calao EOS S.p.A Via Monte di Pietà n.1/A 20121 Milano Italy www.eosmilano.com Founded year 2006 EOS is a biopharmaceutical company committed to the development of novel medicines for the treatment of cancer. State of ownership: Private / independent Main sector: Biotechnology – Therapeutics Subsector: Small molecules Primary therapeutic areas: Neoplasms / cancer / oncology 15 Description of products E/CEP-18770 E-162 E-3810 Partnering strategy / collaborations Istituto Nazionale Tumori Milano Istituto di Ricerche Farmacologiche Mario Negri Milano Istituto Europeo di Oncologia (IEO) SENDO EuroClone S.p.A. Via Figino, 20/22 20016 Pero Italy www.euroclone.it Founded year 1983 EuroClone S.p.A. is the Italian partner of many world-wide leaders in biotech and medical fields. Key fields of activity: Cell Biology and Cytogenetics, AgroFood and Veterinary Diagnostics, Human Diagnostics, Molecular Biology, Microgenomics, Immunology, Labware and Contamination Control Equipment, General Surgery, Surgery, Laparoscopy, Neurosurgery, O.R.L., Meshes for Laparocele and Hernia. State of ownership: Private / independent Main sector: Biotechnology – R&D Services Subsector: Diagnostic instrumentation; Genomics; Proteomics Description of products husion Blood Direct PCR Kit Red Taq EUROFINS BIOLAB Srl Via B.Buozzi, 2 20090 Vimodrone Italy www.biolab.it Founded year 1970 Eurofins Biolab is an analysis laboratory specialising in assays and controls, and in biological, microbiological, and chemical determinations. State of ownership: Private / independent Main sector: Biotechnology – R&D Subsector: Analytical services Services 16 Euticals S.p.A. Via Valverde 20/22 21100 Varese Italy www.euticals.com Founded year 1975 Euticals SpA - Varese manufacturing site - is specialized in the manufacture of nucleotides, nucleosides and their derivative, mainly used in the field of nutraceuticals. In addition, they manufactures antisense oncology drugs and antiviral products in segregated-FDA inspected-production units. State of ownership: Private / independent Main sector: Biotechnology – R&D Services Subsector: CMO (Contract Manufacturing Organization); Synthesis services Description of products Nucleosides : Adenosine Base Adenosine DAB10 Adenosine Injectable grade Cytidine Guanosine Uridine Deoxynucleosides: 2’ Deoxyadenosine 2’ Deoxicytidine 2’ Deoxyguanosine Thymidine Nucleotides: Adenosine 5’ monophosphate free acid (AMP) Cytidine 5’ monophosphate free acid (CMP) Guanosine 5’ monophosphate disodium salt (GMP) Uridine 5’ monophosphate disodium salt (UMP) Modified Nucleosides: Adenine Arabinoside (Vidarabine or Ara A) Adenine Arabinoside 5’ monophosphate (Ara AMP) Cytosine Arabinoside (Cytarabine or Ara C) Uracil Arabinoside (Ara U) Fludarabine Fludarabine phosphate Poli Phosphorilated Nucleotides: Adenosine 5’ triphosphate disodium salt (ATP) Cytidine 5’ diphosphocholine sodium salt (CDPC) Cytidine 5’ triphosphate disodium salt (CTP) Guanosine 5’ triphosphate disodium salt (GTP) Uridine 5’ diphosphoglucose disodium salt (UDPG) Uridine 5’ triphosphate disodium salt (UTP). 5 Iodo 2’ deoxycytidine (IDC) 5 Iodo 2’ deoxyuridine (ID) Special IP situation Patent in the filed of transglysidation reaction 17 Famar Italia S.p.A. Via Zambeletti 25 20021 Baranzate Di Bollate Italy www.famar.gr Famar is a European provider of Contract Manufacturing services to the Pharmaceutical and Health & Beauty industry. Famar reliably offers: - Pharmaceutical Production - Pharmaceutical Development - Health & Beauty Production and R&D - Logistics Italian plant: this development center has an independent, fully equipped Galenical Unit, operating under cGMP regulations, specialized in the development of solid and semi-solid dosage forms. State of ownership: Subsidiary of Famar Greece Main sector: Biotechnology – R&D Services Subsector: CMO (Contract Manufacturing Organization) Product forms: Powders Pellets Granules Capsules Uncoated Tablets Chewable tablets Coated Tablets (film or sugar coated) Effervescent tablets Drops FAR.CO.S. s.r.l. Via Guido Rossa 1 20024 Garbagnate Milanese (MI) Italy www.valeostudio.it/farcos/eng Founded year 1994 FAR.CO.S. s.r.l. active in cosmetic and nutraceutical field. They provide all kind of safety and efficacy assessment. State of ownership: Subsidiary of Famar Greece Main sector: Biotechnology – R&D Subsector: Analytical Services Services Description of products Microbiology services in cosmetic area - Microbiology services in food area - in-vitro, ex-vivo and in-vivo studies - standard assays and designing innovative protocols. 18 Farmabios S.P.A. Via Pavia 1 27027 Gropello Cairoli(PV) Italy www.pharmabios.com Farmabios is focused on the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients belonging to main families of Steroids, Sterile steroids, Semi-synthetic cephalosporins, Sterile semi-synthetic cephalosporins and Highly potent drugs. State of ownership: Private / independent Main sector: Biotechnology – R&D Services Subsector: CMO (Contract Manufacturing Organization) Description of products Steroids alclometasone dipropionate aldosterone amcinonide beclomethasone beclomethasone dipropinate beclomethasone dipropinate monohydrate clocortolone pivalate clocortolone acetate budesonide deflazacort desonide Antibiotics ceflonium cefalotine cefazedone cefminox cefotenan cefuroxime acid cefuroxime sodium cefuroxime sodium sterile cephacetrile sodium sterile other products amifostine atracurium besilate mivacurium rocuronium bromide Finchimica Group Via Cimarosa, 4 20124 Milan Italy www.finchimixa.net Founded year 1976 Finchimica Group has large capacity for sterile lyophilization of pharmaceutical raw materials. Finchimica has developed a remarkable activity in the field of research for the development of fermentation and synthesis technologies for the production of antibiotics. State of ownership: Private / independent Main sector: Biotechnology – R&D Subsector: Syntesis Services Services 19 Flamma S.p.a. Via Bedeschi, 22 24040 Chignolo d`Isola Italy www.flamma.it Founded year 1950 Flamma specializes in the manufacture of active ingredients and intermediates for the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical and cosmetic industries. State of ownership: Private / independent Main sector: Biotechnology Subsector: CMO (Contract – R&D Services Manufacturing Organization) Description of products DL-Aspartic acid potassium salt N-Acetyl-L-asparagine Acetyl-Carnosine N-Acetyl-L-Glutamine L-Carnosine Fondazione Filarete viale ortless 22/4 20139 milano Italy www.fondazionefilarete.com Founded year 2008 Creating, hosting and nurturing high-tech entreneurial initiatives in the field of Bioscience. Fondazione Filarete has adopted a dual operation profile to support companies with a multi-disciplinary approach: Scientific, technological and logistic support (over 6.000 sq.m) - Financial advisory, business development services and financing in selected initiatives through its subsidiady company Filarete Investimenti. The core of Fondazione Filarete is represented by 9 Technological Platforms managed. The different platforms interact to form a unique interdisciplinary and integrated technological core combining genomics, proteomics, cellular and animal modles, molecular imaging with nano and microtechnology able to provide preclinical validation of therapeutically relevant molecules through the molecular profiling of their activity in living organisms (cells and animals). State of ownership: Private / independent Main sector: Biotechnology – R&D Services Subsector: Analytical services; Biochips; Bioelectronics; Bioinformatics; Cell culture; CRO (Contract Research Organization); Diagnostic instrumentation; Diagnostic services; Drug delivery; Genomics; Proteomics; Screening; Synthesis services. Primary Therapeutics Areas: Neoplasms / cancer / oncology; Diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs; immune disorders; Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases; Mental and behavioural disorders; Diseases of the nervous system; Skin and subcutaneous tissue; Musculoskeletal system and connective tissue; Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities; Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified. 20 GeneSpin Via Celoria, 26 20133 Milano Italy www.genespin.com GeneSpin is dedicated to the development and application of new methodologies and marketing of new products in the fields of Genetics and Molecular Biology. State of ownership: Main sector: Private / independent Biotechnology – R&D Services Description of products Taq Pol - A thermostable enzyme of approximately 94kDa isolated from Thermus aquaticus. Taq Pol RTL - Ready to load; uses a special Orange reaction buffer which allows direct gel loading and electrophoresis of the sample directly from the PCR* machine, whithout further manipulation. Protein Detection System - A highly sensitive enhanced substrate for detecting horseradish peroxidase (HRP) on immunoblots. Monoclonal and Polyclonal antibodies. GENEXTRA S.p.A. Via Privata Giovannino De Grassi, 11 20123 Milan Italy www.genextra.it Founded year 2003 Genextra is a private biopharmaceutical company committed to the development of innovative therapeutics primarily for the cure of cancer, age-related and metabolic disorders. Genextra develops its programs through four subsidiaries: Congenia, DAC, Tethis and Intercept Pharmaceuticals. State of ownership: Private / independent Main sector: Biotechnology – Therapeutics Subsector: Small molecules Primary therapeutic areas: Neoplasms / cancer / oncology; docrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases; Skin and subcutaneous tissue Gentium S.p.A. Piazza XX Settembre 2 22079 Villa Guardia (CO) Italy www.gentium.it Founded year 2001 Gentium S.p.A. is public (GENT - NASDAQ) biopharmaceutical company specializing in the discovery, research, development and manufacture of active ingredients derived from natural sources as potential therapeutic agents. State of ownership: Public Main sector: Biotechnology – Therapeutics Primary therapeutic areas: Neoplasms / cancer / oncology; Cardiovascular; Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes 21 Description of products Defibrotide Heparin Urokinase Sulglicotide Special IP situation The Company holds 30 U.S. and EU patents with 70 applications pending. Defibrotide’s Orphan Drug designation in the U.S. and Europe provides additional market exclusivity for the treatment of VOD. Gentium continues to build on its core patents to provide additional protection. Gepa S.r.l. Via IV Novembre, 92 20021 Bollate (Milano) Italy www.gepasrl.it Founded year 2004 Gepa S.r.l. produces and sells diagnostic and analytical medical instrumentation. State of ownership: Private / independent Main sector: Biotechnology / R&D Services Subsector: Diagnostic Instrumentation Description of products Cardiac markers StatStrip ™ Gnosis S.P.A. Via Laboratori Autobianchi, 1 20033 Desio Italy www.gnosis-bio.com Founded year 1989 Gnosis is a pro-active biotechnology-based company specialized in manufacturing and sales of fermentation raw materials and natural finished products used in the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, cosmetic, veterinary, and agricultural industries. State of ownership: Private / independent Main sector: Biotechnology / R&D Services Subsector: CMO (Contract Manufacturing Organization); Synthesis services Description of products SAM-e Granular Glutathione Coenzyme Q10 AKG 22 HO.p.e. Srl via Roberto Lepetit, 34 21040 Gerenzano Italy www.hopekit.com Founded year 2007 as a spin-off from University of Milan HO.p.e. is engaged in the development and clinical validation of a kit prototype for the determination of the somatotrope pituitary function in man based on the integrated evaluation of multiple growth hormone (GH)dependent parameters. State of ownership: Private / independent Main sector: Biotechnology – R&D Services Subsector: CMO (Contract Manufacturing Organization) Partnering strategy / collaborations Areta International srl ICROM S.p.A. via delle Arti, 33 20049 Concorezzo, Milano Italy www.icrom.com Founded year 1969 ICROM is specialized in the GMP manufacturing and in contract manufacturing of GMP intermediates and GMP active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). ICROM is the partner of choice for pharmaceutical outsourcing. Since 1996 ICROM is part of the French chemical group PROTEX INTERNATIONAL. Main sector: Biotechnology – R&D Services Subsector: Diagnostic instrumentation Description of products Amisulpride bisbuthylcarboethylene bromopride calcium dobesilate dibromotyrosine epinastine HCl glibenclamide (glyburide) glipizide gliquidone levosulpiride metoclopramide metoclopramide HCl minoxidil minoxidil sulphate pentetrazole sulpiride sultopride HCl tiapride HCl, etc. 23 InCura Srl Via Staffolo 56 26041 Vicomoscano, Cremona Italy www.incura.it Founded year 2001 InCura specializes in the development and marketing of products for Molecular Biology, Diagnostics and Immunology. State of ownership: Private / independent Main sector: Biotechnology – R&D Services Subsector: Diagnostic instrumentation; Synthesis services Description of products CrusKit Real Time - Crustacean DNA detection Real Time PCR kit MollusKit Real Time - Mollusk DNA detection Real Time PCR kit LupiKit - Lupin DNA detection Real Time PCR kit PistacKit Real Time - Pistachio DNA detection Real Time PCR kit Innovate Biotechnology srl Via Marconi 3 27029 Vigevano Italy www.innovatebiotechnology.com Founded year 2001 Innovate Biotechnology provides technology to pharmaceutical, agrochemical and fine chemical companies for the development and implementation at pilot scale enzyme-based processes. The technology consists of new synthetic routes selection and the optimization of large-scale chemical processes utilizing biocatalysts and integrating enzymatic conversions with conventional chemistry. State of ownership: Private / independent Main sector: Biotechnology – R&D Services Subsector: Analytical services; Synthesis services Description of products Preparation and commercialization of immobilized biocatalysts. Planning and scale-up of chemo-enzymatic synthesis. Technology transfer of chemo-enzymatic process. Synthesis of analytical standards and fine chemicals. Instrumentation Laboratory S.p.A. Viale Monza, 338 20128 Milano Italy www.il-italia.it Founded year 1959 Instrumentation Laboratory develops and markets in vitro diagnostic systems for blood gas, electrolytes, hemostasis-coagulation and clinical chemistry. State of ownership: Private Main sector: / independent Biotechnology – R&D Services 24 Subsector: Analytical services; Diagnostic Instrumentation Description of products GEM® Premier™ 3000 with iQM™ Synthesis™ IL 682 CO-OX GEM OPL™(Oxygenation Portable Laboratory) Coagulation GEM PCL™ Plus (Portable Coagulation Laboratory) ACL™ HemosIL™ Special IP situation IL now holds more than one hundred patents vital to the advancement of medicine. Partnering strategy / collaborations Beckman Coulter in Italy Invitrogen S.R.L. Via Tolstoj 86 (Iº piano Scala H) 20098 San Giuliano Milanese (MI) Italy www.invitrogen.com Founded year 1994 Invitrogen is a biotechnology company which provides products and services that support academic and government research institutions as well as pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies. State of ownership: subsidiary of Life Technologiy Corporation Main sector: Biotechnology – R&D Services Subsector: Cell culture; Diagnostic instrumentation; Screening; Synthesis services Description of products Antibodies & Secondary Detection Reagents Beads & Microspheres Buffers & Chemicals Cell Culture & Transfection Reagents Columns, Resins & Plates Competent Cells & Strains Controls, Standards & Ladders DNA Vectors, Clones & Libraries Eukaryotic Cells Gels, Fractionation Strips, & Membranes, etc. Istituto Biochimico Pavese IBP Pharma S.p.A. Viale Certosa, 10 27100 Pavia Italy www.ibppharma.com Founded year 1938 IBP Pharma is involved in the production of anti-inflammatory products, vitamins, antibiotics and other pharmaceuticals specialties such as anti-histamines. IBP provides contract manufacturing and research services. State of ownership: subsidiary of Life Technologiy Corporation Main sector: Biotechnology – R&D Services Subsector: CMO (Contract Manufacturing Organization); Synthesis services 25 Description of products Somatostatin Clindamycin Vancomycin Kendle Italia Vicolo del Caldo, 36 21047 Saronno Italy www.kendle.com Founded year 1981 Kendle is a global clinical research organization that provides the biopharmaceutical industry with outstanding strategy as well as a full complement of quality clinical development and regulatory services to accelerate the drug development process. State of ownership: subsidiary of Kendle, USA Main sector: Biotechnology – R&D Services Subsector: CRO (Contract Research Organization) Description of products - Clinical Development (Phases I to III) - Regulatory Affairs (Consulting and submission services, pharmacovigilance/safety) - Biometrics (Clinical data management, biostatistics and scientific programming) - Late Phase (Phase IIIB/IV, health economics and outcomes, scientific events, education and publications) Kos Genetic srl Via Podgora 7 20122 Milano Italy www.kosgenetic.com Kos Genetic integrates genomic and post genomic services to exploit the information coded by genes that make up the human, animal and vegetal genome. State of ownership: subsidiary of Kendle, USA Main sector: Biotechnology – R&D Services Subsector: Bioinformatics; Genomics Primary therapeutic areas: Diseases of the nervous system; Cardiovascular Description of products Rich experience in the correlation between genes, environment and phenotypes for the study of complex traits human diseases and the identification of genes involved in livestock production traits like quantity/quality of milk or ponderal growth. They offer this type of studies and also genotyping and gene-sequencing services based on Illumina platform. The team of Kos Genetic is tightly integrated with the research team of the Genomic & Bioinformatic Platform of the Filarete Foundation: more than 40 researchers who share the same organization, processes, equipments and informatic solutions even in the sharp division of the jobs and the related accounting statements. The technological platform includes: * Illumina iScan and Illumina beadscan * Illumina Genome Analyser GXII * an innovative bioinformatics platform to integrate, correlate and analyze genomic, phenotypic and environment data. 26 Partnering strategy / collaborations We develop 3 types of projects: * projects funded by EU and based on the study of correlation between genes, environment and phenotypes for the better comprehension of complex traits human diseases and the identification of genes involved in livestock production traits like quantity/quality of milk or ponderal growth. * genotyping and gene sequencing services to Italian and European associations of breeders: cattle, poultry and swine * pharmaco genomics studies and genotyping/gene sequencing services to research centres of universities, pharma and hospitals. In the first area, the integrated team of Kos Genetic and Filarete Foundaion is involved in: * “HYPERGENES” (10.2 m€ of European contribution): European Network for Genetic Epidemiological Studies – building a method to dissect complex genetic traits, using essential hypertension as a disease model – http://www.hypergenes.eu/ * POCEMON” (8.4 m€ of European contribution): Point-Of-Care MONitoring and Diagnostics for Autoimmune Diseases (Sclerosi Multipla ed Artrite Reumatoide) - http://www.pocemon.eu/ * “QUANTOMICS” (5.9 m€ of European contribution): From sequence to consequence - Tools for the exploitation of livestock genome - http://www.quantomics.eu/page.php. * “ATHENA” (3 m€ of European contribution). The overall objective of the ATHENA project is to provide a robust scientific foundation for improved dietary recommendations that include foods with high levels of anthocyanins and related polyphenols to promote health and to protect against chronic disease. Laboratori Alchemia S.R.L. via San Faustino 68 20134 Milano Italy www.laboratorialchemia.it Founded year 1965 Laboratori Alchemia is involved in the field of the production of active ingredients and intermediates for the pharmaceutical industry. State of ownership: Private / Independent Main sector: Biotechnology – R&D Services Subsector: CMO (Contract Manufacturing Organization); Synthesis services Description of products Alacepril Amrinone Indapamide Ketotifene fumarate Lidamidine hydrochloride Midodrine hydrochloride Pizotifen malate Procaterol hydrochloride Tetraglycol (Glycofurol) Thonzilamine hydrochloride, etc. Laboratori Derivati Organici S.P.A. VIA BAROZZI 4 20122 MILANO Italy State of ownership: Private / Independent Main sector: Biotechnology – R&D Services Subsector: CMO (Contract Manufacturing Organization) 27 Laboratorio Chimico Internazionale S.p.a. Via B. Cellini, 20 20090 Segrate Italy www.labochim.com Founded year 1966 The Company is engaged in the production of bulk APIs and intermediates for the pharmaceutical, nutritional and healthcare industries. The Company is a member of the INFA Group. State of ownership: Private / Independent Main sector: Biotechnology – R&D Services Subsector: CMO (Contract Manufacturing Organization); Synthesis Services Description of products Acamprosate Allopurinol Alpha Lipoic Acid and Salts Amiodarone Hydrochloride Bezafibrate Butamirate Citrate Calcium Folinate Carisoprodol Ciprofibrate Diclofenac Potassium Diclofenac Sodium Fenofibrate Flupentixol Decanoate Flupentixol Dihydrochloride Gabapentin Gemfibrozil Gliclazide Melitracen Hydrochloride Pentoxifylline Pregabalin (for R&D purposes only) Propentofylline R (+) Alpha Lipoic Acid and Salts S (-) Alpha Lipoic Acid and Salts Vitamin B6 Dipalmitate Vitamin B6 Tripalmitate, etc. Technology used Acylation Alcoholysis Alcoxilation Alkilation Bromination Carbomethylation, etc. 28 Leaf Bioscience S.r.l. Via G.Puccini 20100 Milano Italy www.leafbioscience.com Founded year 2003 Leaf Bioscience's mission is to provide professional IT support, bioinformatic software development and consultancy to the life science community and in new emerging biotech areas. State of ownership: Private / independent Main sector: Biotechnology Subsector: Bioinformatics – R&D Services Description of products Development of databases and LIMS Solutions for data integration (XML/RDF for the representation of knowledge in the context of the Semantic Web) and Semantic Web-based Knowledge Management Systems for diverse types of professional networks Microarray data analysis and databases Consultancy on standards (MAGE/MIAME for standard information on microarray data) Bioinformatic open source software customization Liosintex S.R.L. Via Mantova, 8/10/12 20020 Lainate (MI) Italy www.liosintex.it Founded year 1973 Liosintex is into lyophilization of antibiotics betalactamics both cephalosporanics and penicillamics as third party manufacturer. State of ownership: Private / Independent Main sector: Biotechnology – R&D Services Subsector: CMO (Contract Manufacturing Organization) Description of products Cephadroxil Lysinate Sterile Metilol Cephalexin Lysinate Sterile Cephalexin Lysinate Sterile Cefazedone Sodium Sterile Cefazolin Sodium Sterile Cefmetazole Sodium Sterile Cefonicid Bisodium Sterile Cefoperazone Sodium Sterile 29 Lisapharma S.p.A. Via Licinio, 11 22036 Erba (Como) Italy www.lisapharma.it Founded year 1925 Lisapharma is active in manufacturing sterile injection products, non-sterile liquids, and semisolids. State of ownership: Private / Independent Main sector: Biotechnology – R&D Services Subsector: CMO (Contract Manufacturing Organization); Drug Delivery Description of products Liquids in ampoules and vials Powders in vials, etc. Special IP situation Patented Patch-non-Patch systems, DOME matrix in oral drug delivery, Chimerical Agglomerates for nasal delivery. Technology used Dome Matrix™, oral platform Patch-non-Patch™, transdermal platform Chimerical Agglomerates™, inhalation nasal platform Sucralfate Gel, as unti-ulcer for GI tract and skin wounds Lusochimica S.P.A. Via Giotto 9 23871 Lomagna(LC) Italy www.lusochimica.it Founded year 1964 Lusochimica S.p.A. is an Italian manufacturer of bulk active ingredients for pharmaceuticals (API). Main sector: Biotechnology – R&D Services Subsector: CMO (Contract Manufacturing Organization) Description of products Betaxolol Hydrochloride Carteolol Hydrochloride Diltiazem Hydrochloride Indoramin Hydrochloride Nicardipine Hydrochloride Nimodipine Nimodipine Nitrendipine Barnidipine Benidipine Candesartan Cilexetil Manidipine Bambuterol Levo-Salbutamol (Base and Sulfate) Montelukast Sodium Tiotropium Bromide Glipizide Dolasetron Mesylate Albuterol / Salbutamol Sulfate 30 Fenoterol Hydrobromide Formoterol Fumarate Ipratropium Bromide Mepifilline Metaproterenol / Orciprenaline Sulfate Reproterol Hydrochloride Terbutaline Sulfate Dihydroxydibutylether Isoxsuprine Hydrochloride Pramiracetam Sulfate Pyrisuccideanol Dimaleate Ritodrine Hydrochloride Silver Sulfadiazine Tolnaftate, etc. Medi Service s.r.l. G. Matteotti 43/b 20041 Agrate Brianza Italy www.mediservice.it Founded year 1991 Medi Service S.R.L. is a Clinical Research organization carrying out international and local clinical trials including every phase of clinical development from phase I through IV to post- marketing. State of ownership: Private / Independent Main sector: Biotechnology – R&D Services Subsector: CRO (Contract Research Organization) Primary therapeutic areas: Diseases of the nervous system; Cardiovascular; Digestive system Description of products Medi Service offers the following services: - Phase I/II clinical drug trials - Clinical research and monitoring - Medical writing - Regulatory activity - Data management and biostatistics - Centralized laboratory - Clinical supplies. Mitim s.r.l. Via Cacciamali 34 25125 Brescia Italy www.mitim.it Founded year 1972 Mitim has always been capable to manage the several requests from the pharmaceutical industries, offering a great deal of services relating to the different phases of developing, manufacturing and quality control for pharmaceutical products according to the Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and to the leading pharmacopoeias such as EP, BP, USP, JP etc. Main sector: Biotechnology – R&D Services Subsector: CMO (Contract Manufacturing Organization) 31 Description of products Beta-lattamic antibiotics- injectable sterile powder, tablets, capsule, oral suspensions injectable sterile solutions- asepsis or sterilisable vials oral solids- tablets, hard capsules, dry/wet granulates oral liquids- syrups, suspensions, disposable bottle also equipped with measured cork Semi-solids- gels, creams. Montefarmaco Spa Via G. Galilei, 7 20016 Pero(MI) Italy www.montefarmaco.com/eng Founded year 1945 Montefarmaco spa (Ph.) is a pharmaceutical and dietetic contract development and manufacturing company. AQ TECH is the holding company. Main sector: Biotechnology – R&D Services Subsector: CMO (Contract Manufacturing Organization) Description of products Pharmaceutical contract manufacturing: -Solids: Granules, Tablets, Sugar coated tablets, Film coated tablets, Capsules (hard gelatine) -Liquids: Syrups, Suspensions, Drops, Eye drops, Extemp. single dose solutions, Aerosol solutions Semi-solids (fluids): Creams, Ointments, Gels Dietetic contract manufacturing: -Solids: Tablets, Film coated tablets, Capsules (hard gelatine) -Liquids: Single dose vials with solid fase cap tanker, Single dose vials. Molmed SpA Via Olgettina, 58 20132 Milano Italy www.molmed.com Founded year 1996 as a joint venture between Boehringer Mannheim and Science Park Raf MolMed S.p.A. is a medical biotechnology company focused on discovery, R&D, and clinical validation of innovative therapies for the treatment of cancer. State of ownership: Public Main sector: Biotechnology –Therapeutics Subsector: Cell therapy; Gene therapy; Proteins; Cell culture Primary therapeutic areas: Neoplasms / cancer / oncology Description of products TK NGR-hTNF Special IP situation MolMed’s patent portfolio assures solid protection of the company’s products and core technologies and consists of 27 patent families, with 92 issued patents and 79 patent applications. Partnering strategy / collaborations 1. Takara Bio Inc. (Japan): out-license and development agreement to develop and market of MolMed’s TK products in Asia. 2. Telethon Foundation and HSR-TIGET: co-development and manufacturing of novel investigational cell and gene therapy products for rare diseases. 32 3. MSD Biologics: optimisation and scale-up of drug manufacturing for NGR-hTNF. 4. MolMed is partner in several EU-funded cell & gene therapy projects under FP-7: STEMS, OPTISTEM, PERSIST, ATTRACT. Montegen Via delle Rosine n. 1 10123 Milano Italy www.montegen.com Founded year 1994 MONTEGEN, privately owned, offers integrated business solutions in the biotechnology industry sector (referred in particular to the "proteomics" and the "biopharmaceutical processing"). Montegen has a subsidiary company in Florida/USA. State of ownership: Private / Independent Main sector: Biotechnology – R&D Services Subsector: Analytical services; Proteomics Description of products Integrated biz solutions for the TT process -Integrated business solutions for the technology transfer in the biotech industry sector. -The catalytic action, based on a reverse engineering process, is focused on (i) analyzing the competitive market strategy of the client’s firm (including its innovative policy) , (ii) on searching for product, processes or services to purchase, licensing or lease that can fit with the client’ requests, (iii) on transferring the knowledge matching the customer’s needs and (iv) on its integration into the core business, through an intelligence interpretation process ( “The A.S.T.I. Strategy Cycle” of the technology interpreter). The A.S.T.I. strategy includes a ”mission back” approach to improve integration, innovation and performance of the targeted activities / processes and to measure success or failure. Technology used The "ASTI (Analyzing, Searching, Transferring, Integrating)" strategy for technology transfer. Outsourcing services [microbial fermentation, protein purification, covalent structure determination of peptides and proteins (by TEPSO, Team Protein Structure Operations), enzymatic catalysis]. Intelligence Analysis Tools (supported by the company Intelligence-Net Office). Naicons scrl via G. Fantoli, 16/15 20138 Milano Italy www.naicons.com Founded year 2006 as a Consortium of private and industrial partners NAICONS (New Anti-Infectives CONSortium) is an independent organisation with the mission to re-establish in a fully integrated way the research and development activities in the anti-infective field in Italy. NAICONS aims at integrating resources in Infectious Diseases to create a strategic and operative hub dedicated to discover and develop novel antibiotics targeting unmet medical needs, by combining biological and chemical diversity. State of ownership: Public Main sector: Biotechnology – Therapeutics Subsector: Anti-infectives; Peptides Primary therapeutic areas: Infectious and parasitic diseases; Skin and subcutaneous tissue 33 Description of products NAICONS main assets currently include new antibiotic compounds (late discovery assets) active against multi-drug resistant pathogens by novel mechanisms of action, and a library of more than 65,000 producer microorganisms isolated over several years (discovery tools) and available to interested parties. NAICONS lead candidate NAI-107 represents a major opportunity to address some of the emergent medical needs associated with the spread of multi-drug resistant pathogens, particularly MRSA and VRE. NAICONS’ second candidate, NAI-acne, is a novel antibiotic indicated for the topical treatment of acne and endowed with a unique antimicrobial profile, targeting exclusively Propionibacterium acnes. NAICONS plans to exploit the library of producer microorganisms, alone or in collaboration with other parties, to search for new products for various therapeutic areas, including novel antibiotics for life-threatening infectious diseases. Partnering strategy / collaborations Offer the exploitation of collection of producer organisms to third parties with flexible collaboration agreements that include running the whole screening process in house or provide the samples to partners or alternative solutions to be agreed. Client portfolio (as relevant) Sanofi Aventis NEED Pharmaceuticals Via Gaudenzio Fantoli 16/15 20138 Milan Italy www.needpharma.com NeED Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical Company focused on the discovery and development of novel anti-infective drugs for the treatment of serious and neglected infectious diseases, where a large unmet medical need and market opportunity are clearly present. State of ownership: Private / independent Main sector: Biotechnology – Therapeutics Subsector: Anti-infectives; Small molecules Primary therapeutic areas: Infectious and parasitic diseases Description of products ND-401 ND-801 ND-200 Partnering strategy / collaborations University of Milan CISI-Milan University of Sassari San Raffaele Foundation, Milan Nerviano Medical Sciences Viale Pasteur, 10 20014 Nerviano (MI) Italy www.nervianoms.com Founded year 2004 as a spin-off from Pfizer Nerviano Medical Sciences is a pharmaceutical R&D facility in Italy and one of the largest oncology-focused, integrated discovery and development companies in Europe. State of ownership: Main sector: Private / independent Biotechnology – Therapeutics 34 Subsector: Small molecules Primary therapeutic areas: Neoplasms / cancer / oncology Description of products Aurora inhibitors Cyclin-dependent kinases (Cdks) inhibitors Nemorubicin Technology used Chemical Core Technologies -parallel medicinal chemistry and combinatorial technologies -analytical chemistry -structural chemistry for protein X-ray crystallography -NMR-based screening and target-ligand interaction studies -molecular modeling and design, structure-based drug design -chemo-informatics Partnering strategy / collaborations Pfizer Inc., Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. and Genentech Inc. Neuro-Zone Srl Via Podgora 7 20122 Milano Italy www.neuro-zone.com Founded year 2007 as a spin-off from the University Neuro-Zone’s mission is to support drug discovery programs by providing well controlled physiologically relevant primary cell models and a multiparametric cell-based assay platform in order to increase efficiency of lead optimization projects. By combining over 15 years of research expertise in culturing physiologically relevant cell systems with innovative approaches in the fields of microengineering, microfluidics and advanced biocompatible materials, Neuro-Zone supports primary cell culturing activities and high profile lead optimization screening services. State of ownership: Private / independent Main sector: Biotechnology – R&D Services Subsector: Diagnostic services; Screening Primary therapeutic areas: Diseases of the nervous system Description of products PRODUCTS: 1. CNS Area * Cortical Astrocytes (rat/mouse) * Hippocampal Astrocytes (rat/mouse) * Cortical Neurons (rat/mouse) * Hippocampal Neurons (rat/mouse) * Microglia (rat/mouse) 2. Stem Cell Area * Adipose Tissue-derived MSC (rat/mouse/human) * Bone Marrow-derived MSC (rat/mouse/human) * Amniotic Membrane-derived MSC (human) * Wharton's Jelly MSC (human) * Multipotent Cord Blood Unrestricted Somatic Stem Cells (human) * Amniotic Epithelial Stem Cells (human) SERVICES: 1. In Vitro * Compound Validation 35 * Transfections * Pharmacological Treatments * Cell culture preparation * Customer-tailored solutions 2. In Vivo * Surgical Services * Pre-conditioning services * Phenotyping Services * Pharmacokinetics. Partnering strategy / collaborations Neuro-Zone s.r.l. is undergoing collaborative research project with prestigious European academic and industrial institutions. Client portfolio (as relevant) Biotech companies involved in drug discovery /small compounds / lead validation / in the field of neuroscience. NexThera Biosciences srl Via G. Fantoli 16/15 20138 Milano Italy www.nexthera.com Founded year 2008 NexThera is an emergent Italian biopharmaceutical company focused to rapidly bringing to market novel drugs which fulfill unmet medical needs and will generate substantial financial returns in Infectious Diseases. State of ownership: Private / independent Main sector: Biotechnology – Therapeutics Subsector: Anti-infectives Primary therapeutic areas: Infectious and parasitic diseases Description of products NexThera current portfolio includes two advanced assets, NAI-107 and NAI-acne.Description of main products Newron Pharmaceuticals S.p.A. via Ludovico Ariosto 21 20091 Bresso Italy www.newron.com Founded year 1999 as a spin-off company from Pharmacia & Upjohn Newron Pharmaceuticals S.p.A. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on novel therapies for diseases of the central nervous system and pain. State of ownership: Public Main sector: Biotechnology – Therapeutics Primary therapeutic areas: Diseases of the nervous system; Musculoskeletal system and connective tissue; Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified Description of products Safinamide: Indication. early-mid to late stage PD Ralfinamide: Indication Neuropathic Low Back Pain and Inflammatory 36 HF0220: Indication Neuroprotection HF0299: Indication: Neuropathic pain NW-3509: Indicazion Schizophrenia/Mania HF1220: Indication Neuroprotection Ion Channels: Indication CNS related disorders/pain New Anti-Infectives Consortium Scrl Via Fantoli 16/15 20138 Milano Italy www.naicons.com Founded year 1999 as a spin-off company from Pharmacia & Upjohn State of ownership: Private / independent Main sector: Biotechnology – Therapeutics Subsector: Anti-infectives; Peptides Primary therapeutic areas: Infectious and parasitic diseases; Skin and subcutaneous tissue Description of main products NAI-107 NAI-acne Partnering strategy / collaborations ITB-CNR University of Milan KtedoGen NeED Pharma Accelera University of Illinois NiKem Research srl Via Zambeletti, 25 20021 Baranzate (Mi) Italy www.nikemresearch.com Founded year 2011 as a spin-off from GSK NiKem Research Srl is a new chemitechnology CRO and offers services focused on Lead Optimization, Lead Generation by Rational Drug Design and Hit Validation. Services were also expanded to rodents pharmacokinetics, metabolism, disposition and distribution studies along with a series of in vitro assays as ADMET surrogates State of ownership: Private / independent Main sector: Biotechnology – R&D Services Subsector: Analytical services; CRO (Contract Research Organization); Screening; Synthesis services Description of products Lead Optimization, Lead Generation by Rational Drug Design and Hit Validation. Rodents pharmacokinetics, metabolism, disposition and distribution studies, in vitro ADMET assays. GLP bioanalysis. Ex vivo imaging by mass spectrometry. 37 NicOx Research Institute SRL Via Ariosto 21 20091 Bresso (MI) Italy www.nicox.com Founded year 1996 NicOx is a product-driven biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the development and future commercialization of investigational nitric oxide-donating drugs to meet unmet medical needs. NicOx headquarters are located in Sophia Antipolis, a technological park near Nice. Thus, NicOx S.A. is a French biotech company having a research center located in Italy. NicOx S.A. is listed since 1999 at the Euronext (Euronext Paris: Eurolist Next Economy:7413). State of ownership: Subsidiary NicOx S.A, France Main sector: Biotechnology – Therapeutics Primary therapeutic areas: Blood-forming organs; immune disorders; Diseases of the nervous system; Diseases of the eye; Cardiovascular; Musculoskeletal system and connective tissue Description of products NCX 6560 NCX 116(PF-03187207) TPI 1020 NCX 1510 Special IP situation Obtained IP approval on a variety of new therapeutics based on NO-releasing drug. As of March 2006, 685 patents have been granted. Moreover a high number of patent applications are currently under evaluation. Technology used NicOx Nitric Oxide-donating technology Client portfolio (as relevant) Merck, Pfizer, Orexo AB, Ferrer Grupo, Topigen. Nucleus Ricerca Italia via Baschenis 9/e 1-24122 Bergamo Italy www.nucleus-ricercaitalia.com Founded year 2009 Nucleus Ricerca's mission is to discover and develop new anticancer compounds for clinical development. State of ownership: Private / independent Main sector: Biotechnology – Therapeutics Primary therapeutic areas: Neoplasms / cancer / oncology Description of main products Apoptosis inducers Cell signalling inhibitors Dual inhibitors Protein complex inhibitors 38 Phadia S.r.l. Via Libero Temolo, 4 201 26 Milano Italy www.diagnostics.it/ Founded year 2009 Phadia develops, manufactures and markets complete blood test systems to support the clinical diagnosis and monitoring of allergy, asthma and autoimmune diseases. State of ownership: Subsidiary of Phadia AB and Formerly Pharmacia Diagnostics S.P.A. Main sector: Biotechnology – R&D Services Subsector: Diagnostic instrumentation Description of products ImmunoCAP Rapid PharmEste Via Ariosto 21 20091 Bresso (Milan) Italy www.pharmeste.com Founded year 2003 as a spin-off of the University of Ferrara PharmEste is a private biopharmaceutical company based on a unique Transient Receptor Potential (TRPs) ion channel technology platform that brings together strong expertise on TRPs area and industrial competences in research & development process applied to small molecule therapeutics. The Company mission is to play a leading role in the discovery and development of fully proprietary high affinity and selective TRP channel therapeutics for the treatment of neuropathic pain, overactive bladder and other TRPmediated diseases. State of ownership: Private / independent Main sector: Biotechnology – Therapeutics Subsector: Small molecules Primary therapeutic areas: Diseases of the nervous system; Genitourinary system Description of products PHE377 Second generation of TRPV1 antagonists TRPs antagonists Pierrel S.P.A. Via Alberto Falck, 15 20099 Sesto San Giovanni Italy www.pierrel.it Pierrel S.p.A. is a global provider to the pharmaceutical and life science industries, specializing in research and development (Contract Research) and production (Contract Manufacturing) of drug products. Main sector: Biotechnology – Therapeutics Subsector: CMO (Contract Manufacturing Organization); CRO (Contract Research Organization) Description of products Clinical Operations: - Phase I Services 39 - Phase II-III Studies - Phase IV and PMS studies - Outcome and non-interventional studies Contract Manufacturing: - Pharmaceutical Development - Commercial Manifacturing Packaging - EMEA Production - Quality Compliance. Primary stock exchange: Milan Stock Exchange (Borsa Italiana) (PRL) Primm Srl Via Olgettina 58 San Raffaele Biomedical Science Park 20132 Milano Italy www.primm.it Founded year 1990 Primm is an international leading company engaged in the manufacturing, marketing and sale of Biotech Services and Products. It is also active in the areas of peptide synthesis, polyclonal and monoclonal antibodies, kits for DNA purification, DNA and protein sequencing, mass spectrometry, development of recombinant proteins and immunometric assays, animal services and pre-clinical studies. State of ownership: Private / independent Main sector: Biotechnology – R&D Services Subsector: Analytical services; Genomics; Proteomics; Synthesis services Description of products DNA and RNA Synthesis DNA Sequencing Gene Cloning and Expression Peptide Synthesis Monoclonal Antibodies Custom Service Polyclonal Antibodies Custom Service Analysis of Proteins and Peptides. Partnering strategy / collaborations Axxam Client portfolio (as relevant) astra zeneca, pfizer, menarini, cytos, fidia, schering plough. Prion Diagnostica S.r.l. V.le F. Borromeo, 4 20017 Rho (MI) Italy www.priondiagnostica.com Founded year 1998 Prion Diagnostica is a company operating in research, development and commercialization of diagnostic systems and services based on innovative biotechnology processes. State of ownership: Private / independent Main sector: Biotechnology – R&D Services 40 Subsector: Diagnostic instrumentation PROCOS SpA Via Matteotti, 249 28062 Cameri Italy www.procos.it/ Founded year 1945 PROCOS S.p.A. is an Italian CMO (Contract Manufacturing Organization) specialised in development, scaleup and production of APIs and GMP advanced intermediates for the pharmaceutical industry; since 2006 PROCOS belongs to CBC, a Japanese multinational company. PROCOS can offer process R&D expertise in a wide variety of organic chemistry, with high pressure reactions as core technology. PROCOS can cover a GMP manufacturing range between hundred grams (kilolab) and multi-tons (through pilot plant, semi-industrial and industrial plant), thus supporting customers from preclinical development until market. State of ownership: Private / independent Main sector: Biotechnology – R&D Services Subsector: CMO (Contract Manufacturing Organization); Synthesis services Description of products Custom and Generic API manufacturing. Client portfolio (as relevant) Pharmaceutical companies (multinational); small- to medium-sized biotech companies (worldwide locations) Prodotti Chimici E Alimentari S.P.A. Via Novi, 78 15060 Basaluzzo Italy www.pcaitaly.it Founded year 1946 Prodotti Chimici e Alimentari S.p.A. is a manufacturer of chemical intermediates and pharmaceutical active ingredients. State of ownership: Private / independent Main sector: Biotechnology – R&D Services Subsector: CMO (Contract Manufacturing Organization) Description of products BILIARY DERIVATIVES: CHOLIC ACID DEHYDROCHOLIC ACID DEOXYCHOLIC ACID CHENODEOXYCHOLIC ACID URSODEOXYCHOLICACID NATURAL TAURINE GLYCOCHOLIC ACID TAUROCHOLIC ACID TAUROURSODEOXYCHOLIC ACID GLYCOURSODEOXYCHOLIC ACID LITHOCHOLIC ACID. 41 Promega Italia s.r.l. Via Decembrio, 28 20137 Milano Italy www.promega.com/it/ Founded year 1946 Promega Italia S.R.L. does production and commercialization of reagents and instrumentation for researchers in the Life Sciences Market. State of ownership: Private / independent Main sector: Biotechnology – R&D Services Subsector: Analytical services; Diagnostic instrumentation; Genomics; Proteomics Description of products GoTaq® qPCR Master Mix GoScript™ Reverse Transcription System Wizard® Genomic DNA Isolation System Maxwell® 16 Genomic DNA Purification Kits Quintiles spa Via Roma, 108 Cassina Plaza, Edificio F, scala 2 20060 Cassina De' Pecchi Italy www.quintiles.com Founded year 1994 Quintiles is a fully integrated bio pharmaceutical services company offering clinical, commercial, consulting and capital solutions worldwide. State of ownership: Subsidiary of Quintiles Transnational Corp., USA Main sector: Biotechnology – R&D Services Subsector: CRO (Contract Research Organization) Description of products Biostatistics Data Management Clinical Monitoring and Site Management Project management Commercialisation Services. Remedia S.R.L. Via San Rocco, 802 24033 Calusco D'adda (Bg) Italy www. remediasrl.com REMEDIA srl is a Drug Delivery Systems company specialized in the design, development and production of special dosage forms aimed to improve the bioavailability of poorly absorbed drugs, both of chemical synthesis and of biotech origin, e.g. polypeptides and proteins. State of ownership: Subsidiary of Quintiles Transnational Corp., USA Main sector: Biotechnology Subsector: Drug delivery – R&D Services 42 Description of products REMEDIA has applied its patented delivery technologies on different drugs and developed specific products up to different levels (in vitro characterization, animal studies, etc.), available for licensing to interested third parties: - Coenzyme Q10 (Ubidecarenone) - Lecithin - Cyclosporine - Acetaminophen - Domperidone - Acyclovir Partnering strategy / collaborations Angelini FIDIA Istituto Biochimico Italiano S.A.L.A.R.S. S.p.A. Via San Francesco 5 22100 Como Italy www.salars.it Founded year 1932 S.A.L.A.R.S. S.p.A. is the manufacturer of opium derivatives, mainly narcotics, for pharmaceutical and scientific use. State of ownership: Private / independent Main sector: Biotechnology – R&D Services Subsector: CMO (Contract Manufacturing Organization) Description of products CODEINE PHOSPHATE HEMIHYDRATE DIHYDROCODEINE HYDROGEN TARTRATE DIHYDROCODEINE THIOCYANATE MORPHINE HYDROCHLORIDE OXYCODONE HYDROCHLORIDE NALOXONE HYDROCHLORIDE NALTREXONE HYDROCHLORIDE NALORPHINE HYDROBROMIDE ACETHILCODEINE BASE CODEINE PHOSPHATE HEMIHYDRATE DIACETYLMORPHINE BASE (HEROIN) * DIACETYLMORPHINE HYDROCHLORIDE * DIHYDROCODEINE HYDROGEN TARTRATE DIHYDROCODEINE THIOCYANATE MORPHINE HYDROCHLORIDE OXYCODONE HYDROCHLORIDE THEBAINE BASE. Client portfolio (as relevant) A.C.R.A.F. Angelini, Italy; Zambon, Italy; Novartis, Italy; Alpharma, U.K.; Glaxo, Australia; Tasmanian Alkaloids, Australia (Johnson & Johnson Group U.S.A.); Merck Generics, U.K. 43 Sacace Biotechnologies Via Scalabrini 44 22100 Como Italy www.sacace.com Founded year 2001 SACACE develops, manufactures and sells Molecular Biology reagents and complete kits for research and diagnostic use. State of ownership: Private / independent Main sector: Biotechnology – R&D Services Subsector: Diagnostic instrumentation Description of products SACACE develops, manufactures and sells more than 140 kits for human, veterinary and food diagnostics. These kits include all the reagents for nucleic acid extraction, amplification (PCR or RT-PCR) of specific region and detection of the amplified products. Sekmed S.R.L. Corso Magenta 31 20123 Milano Italy www.sekmed.com Founded year 2002 Sekmed S.R.L. is a drug discovery company operating in the field of immune system related disorders. Sekmed’s approach is to use its proprietary DC-based bioassay, DC-ONE, to screen libraries of chemical and natural compounds. DC-ONE will allow Sekmed to identify new molecules with immunomodulatory activity, such as immunosuppressors to be used in transplantation and immunostimulators to be used as adjuvants in vaccine design. State of ownership: Private / independent Main sector: Biotechnology – Therapeutics Subsector: Vaccines Primary therapeutic areas: Diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs; immune disorders; Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified Technology used DC-ONE Technology Sicor Spa Via Terrazzano 77 20017 Rho Italy www.sicor.it Founded year 1983 Sicor is a pharmaceutical group manufacturing bulk active ingredients and producing injectable dosage forms. State of ownership: Subsidiary Main sector: Biotechnology – R&D Services Subsector: CMO (Contract Manufacturing Organization); Synthesis services 44 Description of products Bulk active pharmaceuticals for both chemical synthesis and fermentation. Sirton Pharmaceutical S.p.A. Piazza XX Settembre 2 22079 Villa Guardia (CO) Italy www.sirton.it Sirton Pharmaceuticals, is an Italian Company specialized and fully dedicated to Contract Manufacturing and Pharmaceutical Development of finished pharmaceuticals forms, with a strong know-how and experience also in biologicals. State of ownership: Private / independent Main sector: Biotechnology – R&D Services Subsector: CMO (Contract Manufacturing Organization); Synthesis services Description of products “full service”, from the purchase of the raw materials to the release of the finished product or single manufacturing steps, from bulk to packaging and quality control. Client portfolio (as relevant) Sanofi-Aventis Teva Sandoz - Hexal Gentium Merk - Serono Sulfidris Viale Gran Sasso 17 20131 Milano Italy www.sulfidris.com Founded year 2000 Sulfidris, a spin-off of Milan University, is focused on R&D of new drugs (SULFIDRACs) for the treatment and prevention of cancer. State of ownership: Private / independent Main sector: Biotechnology – Therapeutics Primary therapeutic areas: Neoplasms / cancer / oncology Description of products HDAC inhibitors COX inhibitors Special IP situation Technology covered by several patents. Technology used SULFIDRACs are multi-modal safe and effective drugs, capable to act on redox-imbalance -related pathogenetic mechanism. Sulfidris' approach of modifying existing molecules, through its proprietary H2S-releasing technology, decreases the risk of failure of classical drug discovery. 45 Partnering strategy / collaborations Several Italian and international institutions including NCI (USA). TOP SrL via Einstein, Loc. Cascina Codazza 26900 Lodi Italy www.top-mice.com TOP (Transgenic Operative Products) srl is a leading company specialized in the generation of reporter mice. These are transgenic animals that produce genetically encoded biomarkers to be detected through in vivo imaging (biophotonic, PET or NMR). In addition TOP srl can provide reporter cells or DNA constructs for reporter systems. Main sector: Biotechnology – R&D Subsector: Genomic; Screening Services Unibios Via Silvio Pellico 3 28069 Trecate Italy www.unibios.it Founded year 1948 The chemical Unibios Division is dedicated to the production of chemical, biochemical and active ingredients assigned to the pharmaceutical industry. The specialization of the Unibios productive departments is prevalently concentrated on the manufacture of quinolones, antibacterial and antiviral drugs as well as enzymes. State of ownership: Private / independent Main sector: Biotechnology – R&D Services Subsector: CMO (Contract Manufacturing Organization); Synthesis services Description of products Bulk drugs: ACYCLOVIR CHYMOTRYPSIN CRYSTALLINE CITRULLINE CONALBUMIN CYTOCHROM C FERRITIN FLUMEQUINE INOSINE KALLICREIN LYSOZYME METHISOPRINOL NALIDIXIC ACID OXOLINIC ACID AND SODIUM SALT PANCREATIN PIPEMEDIC ACID PIROMIDIC ACID TRYPSIN TRYPSIN CHYMOTRYPSIN URSODEOXYCHOLIC ACID Antianaemics Iron Acetyl Ovo Transferrin Iron Polymaltose Complex 46 Iron Sodium Gluconate Complex Powder Iron Sodium Gluconate Complex Solution, etc. Source: www.italianbiotech.com Toutes données fournies sous réserve Antenne économique du Québec à Milan Via Camperio, 1 Ufficio 337/Bureau 337 - 3° piano/3ème étage 20123 Milano - Italie tél. +39 02 8052210 fax +39 02 72016399 e-mail: [email protected] 47