Tanox was acquired by Genentech on November 9, 2006

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Tanox, Inc.

10301 Stella Link,
Houston, Texas 77025
United States,
(713) 578-4000
www.tanox.com

Tanox is a biotechnology company specializing in the development of monoclonal antibodies. The company develops innovative biotherapeutics for the treatment of immune-mediated diseases, inflammation, infectious disease and cancer. Tanox's lead investigational therapy, TNX-355, is a viral-entry inhibitor antibody to treat HIV/AIDS. TNX-355 has shown significant antiviral activity in Phase 2 clinical testing. Tanox's first-approved drug, Xolair® (omalizumab), is the first antibody approved to treat moderate-to-severe confirmed, allergic asthma.


Company Summary

SECTOR

Life Science

Employees

197

Established

1986

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