Nektar Therapeutics
Nektar Therapeutics, a biopharmaceutical company, focuses on discovering and developing therapies that selectively modulate the immune system to treat autoimmune disorders in the United States and internationally. It develops NKTR-358, a regulatory T (Treg) cell stimulator designed to address the imbalance in the immune system underlying autoimmune disorders and chronic inflammatory conditions; PEG-CSF1, a polyethylene glycol (PEG) modified hematopoietic colony stimulating factor protein that is engineered to selectively modulate resolution processes of inflammation and has applications in a number of therapeutic indications, including acute and chronic inflammation; Tumor necrosis factor (TNF) receptor type II (TNFR2) agonist asset is a bivalent antibody molecule used to selectively stimulate TNFR2 receptor activity, without modulation of the TNFR1 signaling; and NKTR-255, an IL-15 receptor agonist designed to boost the immune system's natural ability to fight cancer. It has collaboration agreements with Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd.; AstraZeneca AB; UCB Pharma; F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd; Bausch Health Companies Inc.; Pfizer Inc.; UCB Pharma (Biogen); Bristol-Myers Squibb Company; Merck KGaA; and SFJ Pharmaceuticals, Inc. The company was incorporated in 1990 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
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Organon & Co. develops and delivers health solutions through prescription therapies and medical devices in the United States, Europe, Canada, Japan, rest of the Asia Pacific, Latin America, the Middle East, Russia, Africa, and internationally. The company's women's health portfolio comprises contraception and fertility brands, such as Nexplanon, a long-acting reversible contraceptive; NuvaRing, a monthly vaginal contraceptive ring; Cerazette, Marvelon, and Mercilon, which are daily pills used to prevent pregnancy; Follistim AQ, which is used to promote the development of multiple ovarian follicles in medically assisted reproduction procedures; Elonva, a follicle stimulant; Ganirelix acetate injection, an injectable antagonist; Jada for abnormal postpartum uterine bleeding or hemorrhage; and Xaciato for bacterial vaginosis. Its biosimilars portfolio consists of immunology products, such as Brenzys, Renflexis, and Hadlima; and two oncology products, including Ontruzant and Aybintio. The company also offers cholesterol-modifying medicines under the Zetia, Ezetrol, Vytorin, Inegy, Atozet, Rosuzet, and Zocor brands; Cozaar and Hyzaar for hypertension; respiratory products used to control and prevent asthma-induced symptoms under the Singulair, Dulera, Zenhale, and Asmanex brands, as well as seasonal allergic rhinitis under the Nasonex, Clarinex, and Aerius brands. In addition, it provides dermatology products under the Vtama, Diprosone, and Elocon brand; bone health products under the Fosamax brand; and non-opioid pain management products under the Arcoxia, Diprospan, and Celestone brands, as well as Proscar for symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia; and Propecia for male pattern hair loss. The company sells its products to drug wholesalers and retailers, hospitals, clinics, government agencies, health maintenance organizations, pharmacy benefit managers, and other institutions. Organon & Co. was founded in 1923 and is headquartered in Jersey City, New Jersey.
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