ReleaseWire Connect

Protein crystallization & crystallography are techniques that are used very frequently by researchers to understand the three-dimensional structure of a protein. The market for protein crystallization & crystallography is expected to grow at a high rate owing to its huge potential in drug discovery and development.

The report covers the important global polypropylene foams markets, including expanded polypropylene and extruded polypropylene foams. It further divides the market on the basis of types, as low density and high density polypropylene foams; applications, and geography. The market data for these types is given with respect to volume (kilotons) and value ($million). The market value of polypropylene foams was estimated to be $1,019.9 million in 2012 and is projected to grow with a CAGR of about 8.4% from 2013 to 2018. The data mentioned in the report are based on the overall demand for the polypropylene foams.

Valsartan (Angiotan or Diovan) is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist (more commonly called an ARB, or angiotensin receptor blocker), with particularly high affinity for the type I (AT1) angiotensin receptor. In December 1996, Valsartan was approved by FDA. In the US, UK and Australia, valsartan is marketed by Novartis under the trade name Diovan. In 1998, Valsartan was registered by Novartis in China with “Daiwen” as its brand name. After Valsartan, Novartis developed Valsartan compound preparation. In October 1997, valsartan/hydrochlorothiazide was approved by FDA with “CoDiovan” as its brand name; New developed amlodipine/valsartan (Exforge) was also approved to the market.

The pharmaceutical packaging equipment market has a high-growth potential owing to a majority of the drugs going off-patent in the forecast period and resultant genericization.. However, factors such as the increasing cost of raw materials, the increasingly competitive environment, the use of refurbished packaging equipment for cost-cutting activities that are preferred among smaller pharmaceutical manufacturers in the emerging markets across APAC and the Latin American region may represent a significant challenge for the market growth during the forecast period of 2013 to 2018.

Pipeline safety market report focuses on the security technologies and solutions deployed across pipeline infrastructures (such as pipelines, control units, compressor stations and storage units) to protect them from leakages, physical and cyber attacks. The report is broadly segmented by solutions and technologies such as leakage detection solutions, surveillance solutions, pipeline integrity management solutions and network security solutions. The upstream (exploration and off-shore production) operations are expected to attract huge investments across the globe. The pipelines are considered to be ideal and cost effective mode of transportation from these offshore units to refineries and distribution units.

“Hepatitis C Therapeutics in Major Developed Markets to 2019 Outstanding Recent Approvals and Late-Stage Pipeline to Transform Clinical and Commercial Landscape”. The current Hepatitis C treatment landscape consists of a combination of pegylated interferon, ribavirin and, in patients infected with genotype 1 hepatitis C, one of two direct-acting antiviral agents (DAAs). Products with these mechanisms of action have performed strongly in the commercial setting, with the market leader Incivek (a DAA) having reached blockbuster sales.

It is not at all a wise option to keep fish and seafood for long without refrigeration. Hence to preserve such products, processing is required. Various types of methods for processing seafood are adopted. The process of freezing is considered as a major method for processing seafood. The processing method of seafood differs from country to country and even from region to region also. The major driving factor of the processed seafood market is the changing lifestyle and demographics of the seafood consumers all over the world. People have become more inclined to the consumption of products provide them health benefits. This report estimates the market size of the processed seafood market in terms of value. Fish, molluscs and crustaceans are the major types of seafood. Frozen products, dried products, smoked, canned and surimi form the chief product types of the processed seafood. In terms of geography, North America, Asia-Pacific, Europe, and Rest of the World (ROW), represents the major segments. With the rising keenness for value-added seafood products, the market is likely to observe significant growth in the future.

“Glucose Monitoring Device Market to 2019 Technology Adoption and Increasing Health Awareness Serve as Distinct Regional Growth Drivers” looks at the market, competitive landscape, and trends for the three glucose monitoring devices market segments: blood glucose meters, blood glucose testing strips, and lancets. The report provides comprehensive information on the key trends affecting these segments, and key analytical content on the market dynamics. It also reviews the competitive landscape and gives detailed analysis of each segment’s pipeline products, as well as details of important M&A deals. It is built using data and information sourced from proprietary databases, primary and secondary research and in-house analysis.

“Technological Advancements and Flourishing Outsourcing Industry Likely to Propel the Growth of the Global High Throughput Screening (HTS) Market”

“United States Orthopedic Braces and Supports Market Outlook to 2020?, provides key market data on the United States Orthopedic Braces and Supports market. The report provides value, in millions of US dollars, and volume (in units) and average price data (in US dollars), within market categories Knee Braces and Supports, Ankle Braces and Supports, Spinal Braces and Supports and Upper Extremities Braces and Supports.