Pharming Group NV was spun out of GenPharm International Inc. (now part of Medarex Inc.[See Deal]) in 1995 to develop transgenic animals whose milk would yield therapeutic proteins [See Deal]. The idea was that transgenic production methods would offer advantages over harvesting proteins from human serum, such as a more dependable supply, lower costs and a reduced risk of the transfer of human viral diseases to patients.
Pharming's prime focus was alpha glucosidase, made from rabbit milk. Unlike the firm's other proteins, this could not be produced...
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