Geo, re: “other companies”, the 1st article here addresses that… 12-2011: Nature Medicine article lists Peregrine among 11 companies developing interferon-free treatments for HCV: http://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/read_msg.aspx?message_id=70037720 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7-2011: Nature Biotechnology article quotes Dr. Thorpe on Bavi's goal to elim. IFN-A: http://tinyurl.com/3n8qluq 6-2011: Flying Publisher 'Guide to HepC Treatment' highlights Bavituximab: http://tinyurl.com/3srbzl5 9-9-11: PPHM is positioning Bavi as potential Interferon replacement in HCV cocktails: http://tinyurl.com/3novgzk