Companies
Alfacell Corporation
Medication Produced: ONCONASE
Alfacell Corporation is a biopharmaceutical company that is one of the leading producers of therapeutic innovations and medications for those who suffer from cancer or other life threatening diseases. This company is focused on clinical trials to produce positive effects for the medications tested. One of their largest endeavors thus far is its involvement and research of malignant mesothelioma. Alfacell is currently conducting Phase I and II of their new product ONCONASE for non-small cell cancer and solid tumors. One of the most unique aspects of ONCONASE is that it has been shown to attack cancerous cells and keep a larger number of healthy cells alive. By using natural proteins and therapeutic based technologies, more individuals are fighting off malignant mesothelioma in a more optimistic and productive way.
Eli Lilly
Medication Produced: Alimta
Eli Lilly is considered one of the most popular and prestigious pharmaceutical companies in the United States. Its popularity has grown through the years and it has an increasing ability to develop trusted medications readily available to the medical market. Eli Lilly is a well known company for the manufacturing and distribution of anti-depression medications. One of the company's newest accomplishments is its development of the mesothelioma treatment drug known as Alimta. When used in combination with the drug Cisplatin, Alimta proves to be effective in the elimination of cancerous cells for malignant pleural mesothelioma. On top of its accomplishments for creating an effective cancer treatment medication, Eli Lilly has been given permission by the Food and Drug Administration to go test Alimta for other bodily ailments that could occur in the esophagus and other types of cancers.
Bristol Meyers-Squibb
Medication Produced: Cisplatin
Since 1887, Bristol Meyers-Squibb has been the leading pharmaceutical for many different areas of medicine. What makes this company stand out from others is its dedication to helping individuals fight cancer and other infectious diseases. Bristol-Meyers-Squibb is constantly looking for new and innovative ways to make better treatments for diseases that are often hard to manage including HIV/AIDS, diabetes and serious forms of cancer. This company is also a leading institute for clinical trials performed on different medications, especially those that are geared towards cancer treatment. Cisplatin, the most current cancer treatment medication, is being run through numerous clinical trials and proves to show excellent results for patients ability to fight off hazardous cells.
