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BioSpecifics Technologies
Biotech Specialty Pharma
35 Wilbur Street
Lynbrook, NY 11563-2358 USA
phone:(516) 593-7000
fax:(516) 593-7039
Symbol BSTC
Exchange Nasdaq
Founded 1990
Employees 39
www.biospecifics.com
Research Sector Biotech Specialty Pharma
Summary Description
Wound healing and tissue remodeling.
Management
Edwin H. Wegman, Chairman of the Board, President Thomas L. Wegman, Executive Vice President, Director
Ownership
Financials Mkt Cap :7


* numbers in thousands
 

Keywords
woundwound, woundcare

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Updated: Mar. 07, 2011

Description
Biospecifics Technologies Corp. manufactures and licenses a fermentation derived enzyme named Collagenase ABC, approved by the FDA for debriding chronic dermal ulcers and severely burned areas. The Company is also developing additional products derived from this enzyme for potential use as pharmaceuticals.
Products / Services
Collagenase Santyl? ointment contributes towards the formation of granulation tissue and subsequent epithelization of dermal ulcers and severely burned areas.
Technology / Differentiation
BioSpecifics has learned how to make collagenase in a concentrated, purified form. Their proprietary bacterial collagenase dissolves only the couplings of the collagen molecule train. The collagenase produced by the body does it one coupling per train; while their bacterial collagenase dissolves the amino acid couplings at multiple sites along the collagen triple helix. Safely.
Market / Customers
Proprietary technology used for: Dermal ulcers, Pressure sores, bedsores, Second and third degree burns, Dupuytren's Disease, Peyronie's Disease, Glaucoma, Spinal Disk Diseas.


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