Transplant Diagnostics (HLA) Market Landscape

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Introduction

Human leukocyte antigens (HLA) are molecules found on cell surfaces that regulate how the body recognizes and thus possibly rejects foreign tissue transplants. Molecular profiling of HLA sequences, or tissue typing is performed prior to organ or bone marrow transplantations. HLA testing is a key component in determining the compatibility between potential donors and recipients prior to transplantation to maximize the chances of graft survival and minimize serious immunologic transplant complications. The better the match of HLA types, the higher the likelihood of a successful transplant.

Gene map of the human leukocyte antigen (HLA) region Source: Cambridge University Press
  • The HLA molecules control the immune response through recognition of 'self' and 'non-self' and the main function of the HLA molecules is presenting the antigen to the T Lymphocytes and initiating the specific immune response
  • HLA system constitutes an immunological barrier which must be avoided or otherwise overcome in clinical transplantation
  • For Haemopoietic Stem Cell (HSC) transplants, the degree of HLA matching is critical in determining the probability of Graft-versus-Host disease (GvHD)
  • In an attempt to minimise these alloresponses, the HLA class I and class II types of the donor and recipient are matched as closely as possible


The HLA is located on chromosome 6p21.31 and covers a region of about 3.6 Mbp depending on the haplotype. The classical HLA antigens encoded in each region are HLAA, -B, and -Cw in the class I region, and HLA-DR, -DQ and -DP in the class II region. All class I genes are between 3 and 6 kb, whereas class II genes are 4-11 kb long.

One of the main characteristics of the HLA is its extreme polymorphism. Among the expressed loci, the HLA has the greatest degree of polymorphism in the human genome.

Source:European Bioinformatics Institute IMGT/HLA Database hla.alleles.org

HLA Typing Methods

Histocompatibility Testing can be performed using various assays.

  • HLA typing by serology is the most common method in routine clinical setting
  • Due to rapid advances in technology, molecular assays are now regarded as the 'Method of Choice'
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Comparison of HLA Typing Techniques

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Market Size

  • The market for HLA Testing Services was estimated to be $ 260 million in 2008
  • The indicative annual market growth rate is 10% for this space.
Source: NorDiag & Gen-Probe Investor Presentations

Major Players

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One Lambda Profile

Company Overview

One Lambda, Inc. is a medical diagnostic company based in Canoga Park, California. It was founded by Paul Terasaki and George Ayoub in April, 1984.

One Lambda develops and distributes histocompatibility reagents and semi-automated laboratory equipment for hospitals, research centers, and institutions involved in human organ transplantation and paternity testing. The reagents produced are primarily used to determine genetic compatibility between an organ donor and a recipient. Using the Terasaki tray design, Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) typing tests or histocompatibility tests are produced with these reagents.

The company markets several lines of HLA typing tests utilizing both serological and molecular technologies. One Lambda also manufactures a comprehensive line of laboratory instrumentation and computer software products that are used to simplify and automate testing procedures and final test evaluation.

One Lambda presently services more than 1,400 laboratories worldwide.

Key Facts

Website www.onelambda.com
Administrative Department 21200 Oxnard Street
Woodland Hills, CA 91367, USA
R&D and Manufacturing 21001 Kittridge Street
Canoga Park, CA 91303, USA
Tel: +1 818 702 0042
Fax: +1 818 702 6904
Regional Office Synergie - Le Millenaire
770, Rue Alfred Nobel
34000 Montpellier, France
Tel: +33 4 99 13 60 20
Fax: +33 4 67 64 60 40
Ownership Private
Fiscal Year Ending 31, December
Employees (2011) 340
Revenues (2010) $ 87 M

Financials

  • One Lambda has recorded revenues of $ 87 Million in 2010 according to Privco, a private company information database. According to Experian credit report it was $ 87.5 Million in 2010.
  • CAGR of revenues for the period 2004 - 2010 is 7.62%
Source: Privco Report & Experian Credit Report

Human Resource Metrics

  • Total number of employees in One Lambda at present (2011) are about 340
  • CAGR of employees for the period 2003 - 2011 is 9.88%
  • CAGR of employees for the period 2004 - 2010 is 8.89%
Source:Privco Report

Function-wise Data

Source:Linkedin
Function Growth Rate
(Nov 2010 - Oct 2011)
R&D 29%
General & Administrative 0%
Sales & Marketing -17%
Executive Leadership 0%

Funding Details

Date Investor Value ($) Funding Type
2005 National Institute of Health 885,379 Grant
2006 National Institute of Health 836,774 Grant
2007 National Institute of Health 779,516 Grant

Source: Privco Report, News Articles

Recent News and Developments

S.No. Date Details
1 October 2011 One Lambda, Inc. won a $1.5 million federal contract from the U.S. Naval Medical Logistics Command, Fort Detrick, Md., to develop the next generation high resolution human leukocyte antigen (HLA) typing reagents for the NMRC HLA Typing Program and Bone Marrow Research Directorate
2 April 2011 One Lambda, Inc. and the National Kidney Registry announced the introduction of The Toolbox, a new innovative Web module. The Toolbox is designed to help medical professionals make intelligent decisions on donor selection based on antibody profiles of patients
3 December 2010 Luminex Corporation and One Lambda, Inc. have agreed to a long-term renewal of their 10-year strategic partnership aimed at developing platforms and technologies for human leukocyte antigen (HLA) typing and antibody screening for the organ transplantation market

Source: News Articles

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