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In a highly competitive and fragmented global juice concentrate market, product differentiation gives an edge to a few companies over others, says Transparency Market Research (TMR) in one of its research reports. Companies are striving to introduce new products with respect to taste and flavor to steal a march from their competitors, notes the study.

The global hot melt adhesives market features a highly fragmented competitive landscape due to the presence of numerous small- and medium-sized enterprises. In a new study, Transparency Market Research (TMR) found out that the top six players in 2015 accounted for a cumulative share of 75% in the overall market. These players were Jowat SE, H.B. Fuller, Henkel, DOW Corning Corp., 3M Co., and Sika AG. "These players are focusing towards their exports capacities in order to increase their geographical outreach across developed as well as emerging nations, which is likely to intensify competition in the near future," says TMR's lead analyst.

Natural killer cells, also known as NK cells, K cells, and killer cells, are a type of cytotoxic lymphocyte, which is a component of the innate immune system. These cells are the first line of defense and play a vital role in the host-rejection of both tumors and virally infected cells. NK cells are unique in nature and provide faster immune reactions as compared to other immune cells.

The growth of the Active Seat Belt Market is driven by increase in concerns towards safety among people buying cars, rise in incidents of road collision, implementation of stringent regulations towards use of seat belts while driving, and growth in demand for incorporation of safety systems with sensor systems in automobiles. However, difference in opinions regarding safety regulations by the regulatory bodies and increase in overall price of the vehicle restrain the market growth.

Instrument Panel consists more than half of the cables of any vehicle. In addition, various kinds of displays and switches to control an offbeat across different machines used in the automation industry are fitted in the instrument panel.

Growth in trend of automated metros and high-speed trains, increase in urbanization across the globe, and rise in fuel emission norms and regulations drive the Train Control and Management System (TCMS) Market. In addition, increase in investments in technology, upgrade of the systems, and increase in demand for safe and comfortable transport also boosts the market. However, a potential malfunction or system failure hinders the growth of the TCMS market.

The demand for Digital Supply Chain is expected to rise globally in the next 4-5 years, owing to various factors such as time and cost effectiveness, rise in usage of digital media devices, and improved service quality over the years. However, lack of security and hacking restrain the growth of the market. Moreover, high growth in market of e-commerce and rise in trend of Internet of Things (IoT) is expected to open new opportunities for the players operating in in the market.

Needle Free Injection Systems include drug delivery systems that drive drugs through the skin play a vital role in the pharmaceutical industry. These systems mark a significant benefit particularly in the developing nations in mass immunization programs to avoid needle stick injuries and other complications that occur due to multiple use of single needle. The major advantage of needle free injection systems is that they provide virtually painless and highly efficient drug delivery. These systems mainly bypass the limitations of the hypodermic needles, which include needle phobia, needle-stick injuries, and lack of reusability.

UV Nail Gels are the artificial extensions worn on fingertips as an alternative to acrylics. They use UV rays to cure the gel during the application. UV gel contains certain chemicals known as photoinitiators that bond the other molecules present within the gel to add stiffness. The gel is preferred by the customers as it looks more natural compared to acrylic.

Anterior uveitis is an eye inflammation that involves middle layer of the eye specifically, iris (colored part of the eye) and ciliary body (adjacent tissue). Untreated anterior uveitis results in loss of vision and permanent eye damage that arises with the development of infections such as glaucoma, retinal edema or cataract. Anterior uveitis can be treated with eye drops containing anti-inflammatory drugs. It usually responds well to treatment. However, there may be a tendency of the condition to re-occur. Uveitis remains a less-explored research indication that involves diverse therapeutics as treatment options including corticosteroids and biologics. Corticosteroids showed significant results to cure the condition and researchers are currently exploring biological therapies to treat anterior uveitis. Introduction of biologics such as Humira (Adalimumab) for the treatment uveitis is driving the growth of anterior uveitis market in Asia pacific. Exploring new drugs and expanding therapeutic applications of existing drugs to include and effectively treat uveitis offers significant growth opportunity for companies involved in uveitis market.

Ophthalmology surgery devices are used for studying, diagnosing, and treating ocular disorders. Eyes are sensory organs, which need protection from inflammation, infection, and trauma to maintain a normal vision. These devices help surgeons to diagnose without hurting any other part of an eye. The instruments used in the ophthalmology surgery are Toric Marker, pre-chopper, phoropter, iris forceps, contact lenses, tonometers, speculum, and others. The rising incidences of ocular disorders and technological advancements open new pathways for the ophthalmology surgery devices.

Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are one of the foremost public health challenge across the globe. According to World Organization (WHO) estimate, about 17.5 million people died from cardiovascular diseases in 2012, accounting for 31% of all global deaths. Around one third of CVD deaths take place in the low and middle income countries. By the year 2030, more than 23 million people are likely to die annually from cardiovascular diseases. There is an unmet market need for better diagnostics and therapeutics to prevent the mortality from CVDs. Major factors driving the global cardiac equipment market are, rising geriatric population along with higher incidence of coronary artery diseases, stroke, heart failure, hypertension and diabetes. Furthermore, unhealthy sedentary lifestyle, smoking tobacco, and the high intake of salt and cholesterol, supplement the developments in this market. However, the high cost of treatment and a stringent regulatory environment, are likely to restrain the market growth.

Hormone Refractory Prostate Cancer (HRPCA) or Castrate-Resistant Prostate Cancer (CRPC), a type of prostate cancer that typically recurs after having hormonal therapy, is now under the spotlight in prostate cancer market. Due to the high unmet clinical need associated with limited survival periods, intensifying HRPCA prevalence and fast-emerging treatment modifications, the global Hormone Refractory Prostate Cancer (HRPCA) market is poised to witness an unprecedented growth.

Well intervention is an operation performed on the gas or oil well to improve its lifespan and performance. Blowout recovery operations, milling inside tubing, and deploying perforating guns are some of the operations performed in well intervention process. It is required to restore changing reservoir conditions, gain quick access to subsea wells, and pump chemicals at the bottom of a well. The elimination of well blockages, pulling production strings, and replacement of parts is carried out to improve performance of the well.

Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients are chemically and biologically active components of drugs with direct effect in cure, mitigation, treatment and prevention of diseases. The global API market has witnessed tremendous growth over the last few decades owing to the increased use of drugs and biologics in the treatment of diseases. The increasing adoption of quality standards in API manufacturing such as Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), current GMP (cGMP), and the global adoption of International Conference on Harmonisation (ICH) guidelines, have helped improve the safety standards. On the other hand, the API industry is facing the challenges such as, shortening the development time, reducing the cost of development, improving the process design and meeting the quality standard without compromising on the profitability.

Protein kinase is an enzyme that shuffles protein structure by transferring phosphate collected from ATP(Adenosine Triphosphate) . Protein kinase help in regulating variety of cell functions such as cell cycle, cell differentiation, cell proliferation and apoptosis. These cell processes are used in regulating various cell activities in cancer. The global inhibitors market was valued at approximately $105 billion. Increase in incident of cancer diseases is driving the growth for kinase inhibitor market. According to American Cancer Society, there were more than 1,660,290 new cases diagnosed in 2013. This shows potential for kinase inhibitors in cancer therapies. The growth of kinase inhibitor market is hindered by cost of treatment and lack of funds in conducting research. For Example, the cost of TKI (Tyrosin kinase inhibitors) was approximately $26,400 in non-pharmaceutical spending in 2012.

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is the chronic, autoimmune disorder which involves multiple organ-systems such as heart, kidney, skin, joints, blood, lungs and, in most severe cases, brain. In this disease, the human immune system becomes hyperactive and attacks the normal, healthy tissues of the body. Women from the Asian, Afro-Caribbean and Hispanic descent are chiefly affected by this disease. According to National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, the prominence of this disease is majorly in the African-American and Asian populations.

A Coil Tubing (CT) normally consists of a set of equipment which performs standard continuous-length tubing operations in the oil & gas fields, mainly for upstream activities. Coiled tubes are made up of very low-alloy carbon-steel and is needed in oil & gas industry during the phase of completion and oil recovery.

Autoimmune disease is a condition which results in impaired function and the destruction of tissue, caused by an immune reaction. In autoimmune conditions abnormal antibodies are produced which attack the bodys own cells and tissues. The increasing incidences of autoimmune conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, type I diabetes, etc. have created the need for autoimmune drugs. The rising awareness for the treatment, increasing incidences of autoimmune diseases due urban lifestyle and affordable treatments, are some of the key factors that drive the growth of the Autoimmune diseases treatment market in the analysis period. Furthermore, the availability of biosimilar drugs has created potential opportunities for new players in the Autoimmune drugs market. Factors restraining the market growth are lack of standard treatment, safety issues and quality issues regarding autoimmune drugs.