Ranking Profile - Halozyme Therapeutics Inc

Introduction

Halozyme Therapeutics Inc (Halozyme) is a biotechnology company that develops and commercializes novel recombinant human enzymes for enhancing the delivery of biologics and drugs. The company’s marketed product, Hylenex, is a branded recombinant formulation of rHuPH20, which facilitates the administration of subcutaneous fluid with improved hydration, absorption and dispersion of other injected drugs and enhanced resorption of radiopaque agents in subcutaneous urography. The company also offers proprietary Enhanze, a drug-delivery technology built on its patented recombinant human hyaluronidase enzyme, rHuPH20. It works in partnership with Pfizer, Roche and Janssen, among others, for advancing the treatment of various types of cancers. Halozyme is headquartered in San Diego, California, the US.