Argenx
Argenx is a global immunology company based in the Netherlands, dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for individuals affected by severe autoimmune diseases and cancer. The company leverages its advanced antibody engineering technology to develop innovative treatments, particularly for rare autoimmune disorders. One of its notable products, Vyvgart (efgartigimod), received initial approval in the United States in December 2021 for the treatment of generalized myasthenia gravis, followed by subsequent approvals in Europe and Japan in 2022. Through its research and development efforts, Argenx aims to provide effective therapeutic solutions for patients with challenging medical conditions.
Halozyme Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company developing and commercializing products targeting the extracellular matrix for the insulin, cancer, dermatology and drug delivery markets. The company's product portfolio is based primarily on intellectual property covering the family of human enzymes known as hyaluronidases and additional enzymes that affect the extracellular matrix. Halozyme's Enhanze(TM) technology is a novel drug delivery platform designed to increase the absorption and dispersion of biologics. The company has key partnerships with Roche, Baxter, ViroPharma and Intrexon to apply Enhanze technology to therapeutic biologics including Herceptin®, MabThera®, immunoglobulin, Cinryze® and alpha 1-antitrypsin. Halozyme's Ultrafast Insulin program combines its rHuPH20 enzyme with mealtime insulins, which may produce more rapid absorption, faster action, and improved glycemic control. The product candidates in Halozyme's pipeline target multiple areas of significant unmet medical need.
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