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Graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) is a medical condition that occurs after organ transplants that happens when the donor's immune cells attack the recipient's organ tissues. This is a common complication that occurs after an allogeneic bone marrow transplant (stem cell transplant). The disease's symptoms range from minor to severe and life-threatening, and it frequently results in diseases such as jaundice, skin inflammation, and others. The key driving factors for the graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) market are, increasing bone marrow transplants and increasing number of surgeries.
MARKET SCOPE
The "Global Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD) Market Analysis to 2028" is a specialized and in-depth study of the healthcare industry with a special focus on the global market trend analysis. The report aims to provide an overview of the graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) market with detailed market segmentation by product type, treatment type and distribution channel. The report provides key statistics on the market status of the leading graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) market players and offers key trends and opportunities in the market.
MARKET SEGMENTATION
Based on product type the market is segmenetd as, corticosteroids, ATG therapies, IL2R (CD25) inhibitors, TNF inhibitors, Calcineurin inhibitors, mTOR inhibitors, SOT therapies, anti-neoplastic therapies, stem cell treatments, extracorporeal photophoresis and other biologics.
Based on treatment type the market is segmented as, prophylaxis GVHD, chronic GVHD, acute GVHD.
Based on distribution channel the market is segmented as, hospital pharmacies, retail pharmacies and online pharmacies.
MARKET DYNAMICS Drivers:
Increasing prevalence of GVHD disorder owing to rising allogenic stem cell transplant is the key driver for the market growth.
Rising demand for bone marrow transplants, increasing bone marrow transplant procedures.
Rising awareness and demand about cell therapies is also expected to spur the market growth.
Restraints:
However, high cost associated with GVHD is likely to restrain market growth during the forecast period.
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REGIONAL FRAMEWORK
The report provides a detailed overview of the industry including both qualitative and quantitative information. It provides an overview and forecast of the global market based on various segments. It also provides market size and forecast estimates from the year 2019 to 2028 with respect to five major regions, namely; North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific (APAC), the Middle East and Africa (MEA), and South America. The graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) market by each region is later sub-segmented by respective countries and segments. The report covers the analysis and forecast of 18 countries globally along with the current trend and opportunities prevailing in the region.
The report analyzes factors affecting the market from both demand and supply side and further evaluates market dynamics affecting the market during the forecast period i.e., drivers, restraints, opportunities, and future trend. The report also provides exhaustive PEST analysis for all five regions namely; North America, Europe, APAC, MEA, and South America after evaluating political, economic, social and technological factors affecting the graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) market in these regions.
IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON GRAFT-VERSUS-HOST DISEASE (GVHD) MARKET
COVID-19 first began in Wuhan (China) during December 2019 and since then it has spread at a fast pace across the globe. The US, India, Brazil, Russia, France, the UK, Turkey, Italy, and Spain are some of the worst affected countries in terms confirmed cases and reported deaths. The COVID-19 has been affecting economies and industries in various countries due to lockdowns, travel bans, and business shutdowns. Shutdown of various plants and factories has affected the global supply chains and negatively impacted the manufacturing, delivery schedules, and sales of products in global market. Few companies have already announced possible delays in product deliveries and slump in future sales of their products. According to the current market situation, the report further assesses the present and future effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the overall market, giving more reliable and authentic projections In addition to this, the global travel bans imposed by countries in Europe, Asia-Pacific, and North America are affecting the business collaborations and partnerships opportunities.
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MARKET PLAYERS
The report covers key developments in the graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) market as organic and inorganic growth strategies. Various companies are focusing on organic growth strategies such as product launches, product approvals and others such as patents and events. Inorganic growth strategies activities witnessed in the marketwere acquisitions, and partnership & collaborations. These activities have paved way for the expansion of business and customer base of market players. The market payers from graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) market are anticipated to lucrative growth opportunities in the future with the rising demand for graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) in the global market.
The report also includes the profiles of key companies along with their SWOT analysis and market strategies in the graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) market. In addition, the report focuses on leading industry players with information such as company profiles, components, and services offered, financial information of the last 3 years, the key development in the past five years.
Novartis AG
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
Pfizer, Inc
Neovii Pharmaceuticals AG
AbbVie Inc
Astellas Pharma Inc
Merck KGaA
Soligenix
Genentech, Inc
Incyte
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1. SCOPE OF THE STUDY
1.2. THE INSIGHT PARTNERS RESEARCH REPORT GUIDANCE
1.3. MARKET SEGMENTATION
1.3.1 Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD) Market - By Product Type
1.3.2 Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD) Market - By Treatment Type
1.3.3 Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD) Market - By Distribution Channel
1.3.4 Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD) Market - By Region
1.3.4.1 By Country
2. KEY TAKEAWAYS
3. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
4. GRAFT-VERSUS-HOST DISEASE (GVHD) MARKET LANDSCAPE
4.1. OVERVIEW
4.2. PORTER'S FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS
4.2.1 Bargaining Power of Buyers
4.2.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
4.2.1 Threat of Substitute
4.2.1 Threat of New Entrants
4.2.1 Competitive Rivalry
4.3. EXPERT OPINIONS
6. GRAFT-VERSUS-HOST DISEASE (GVHD) MARKET - GLOBAL MARKET ANALYSIS
6.1. GRAFT-VERSUS-HOST DISEASE (GVHD) - GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW
6.2. GRAFT-VERSUS-HOST DISEASE (GVHD) - GLOBAL MARKET AND FORECAST TO 2028
6.3. MARKET POSITIONING/MARKET SHARE
7. GRAFT-VERSUS-HOST DISEASE (GVHD) MARKET - REVENUE AND FORECASTS TO 2028 - PRODUCT TYPE
7.1. OVERVIEW
7.2. PRODUCT TYPE MARKET FORECASTS AND ANALYSIS
7.3. CORTICOSTEROIDS
7.3.1. Overview
7.3.2. Corticosteroids Market Forecast and Analysis
7.4. ATG THERAPIES
7.4.1. Overview
7.4.2. ATG therapies Market Forecast and Analysis
7.5. IL2R ALPHA (CD25) INHIBITORS
7.5.1. Overview
7.5.2. IL2R alpha (CD25) inhibitors Market Forecast and Analysis
7.6. TNF ALPHA INHIBITORS
7.6.1. Overview
7.6.2. TNF alpha inhibitors Market Forecast and Analysis
7.7. CALCINEURIN INHIBITORS
7.7.1. Overview
7.7.2. Calcineurin inhibitors Market Forecast and Analysis
7.8. MTOR INHIBITORS
7.8.1. Overview
7.8.2. mTOR inhibitors Market Forecast and Analysis
7.9. SOT THERAPIES
7.9.1. Overview
7.9.2. SOT therapies Market Forecast and Analysis
7.10. ANTI-NEOPLASTIC THERAPIES
7.10.1. Overview
7.10.2. Anti-neoplastic therapies Market Forecast and Analysis
7.11. STEM CELL TREATMENTS
7.11.1. Overview
7.11.2. Stem Cell Treatments Market Forecast and Analysis
7.12. EXTRACORPOREAL PHOTOPHORESIS
7.12.1. Overview
7.12.2. Extracorporeal Photophoresis Market Forecast and Analysis
7.13. OTHER BIOLOGICS
7.13.1. Overview
7.13.2. Other biologics Market Forecast and Analysis
8. GRAFT-VERSUS-HOST DISEASE (GVHD) MARKET - REVENUE AND FORECASTS TO 2028 - TREATMENT TYPE
8.1. OVERVIEW
8.2. TREATMENT TYPE MARKET FORECASTS AND ANALYSIS
8.3. PROPHYLAXIS GVHD
8.3.1. Overview
8.3.2. Prophylaxis GVHD Market Forecast and Analysis
8.4. CHRONIC GVHD
8.4.1. Overview
8.4.2. Chronic GVHD Market Forecast and Analysis
8.5. ACUTE GVHD
8.5.1. Overview
8.5.2. Acute GVHD Market Forecast and Analysis
9. GRAFT-VERSUS-HOST DISEASE (GVHD) MARKET - REVENUE AND FORECASTS TO 2028 - DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL
9.1. OVERVIEW
9.2. DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL MARKET FORECASTS AND ANALYSIS
9.3. HOSPITAL PHARMACIES
9.3.1. Overview
9.3.2. Hospital Pharmacies Market Forecast and Analysis
9.4. RETAIL PHARMACIES
9.4.1. Overview
9.4.2. Retail Pharmacies Market Forecast and Analysis
9.5. ONLINE PHARMACIES
9.5.1. Overview
9.5.2. Online Pharmacies Market Forecast and Analysis
10. GRAFT-VERSUS-HOST DISEASE (GVHD) MARKET REVENUE AND FORECASTS TO 2028 - GEOGRAPHICAL ANALYSIS
10.1. NORTH AMERICA
10.1.1 North America Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD) Market Overview
10.1.2 North America Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD) Market Forecasts and Analysis
10.1.3 North America Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD) Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Product Type
10.1.4 North America Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD) Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Treatment Type
10.1.5 North America Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD) Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Distribution Channel
10.1.6 North America Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD) Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Countries
10.1.6.1 United States Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD) Market
10.1.6.1.1 United States Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD) Market by Product Type
10.1.6.1.2 United States Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD) Market by Treatment Type
10.1.6.1.3 United States Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD) Market by Distribution Channel
10.1.6.2 Canada Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD) Market
10.1.6.2.1 Canada Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD) Market by Product Type
10.1.6.2.2 Canada Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD) Market by Treatment Type
10.1.6.2.3 Canada Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD) Market by Distribution Channel
10.1.6.3 Mexico Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD) Market
10.1.6.3.1 Mexico Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD) Market by Product Type
10.1.6.3.2 Mexico Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD) Market by Treatment Type
10.1.6.3.3 Mexico Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD) Market by Distribution Channel
10.2. EUROPE
10.2.1 Europe Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD) Market Overview
10.2.2 Europe Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD) Market Forecasts and Analysis
10.2.3 Europe Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD) Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Product Type
10.2.4 Europe Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD) Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Treatment Type
10.2.5 Europe Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD) Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Distribution Channel
10.2.6 Europe Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD) Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Countries
10.2.6.1 Germany Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD) Market
10.2.6.1.1 Germany Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD) Market by Product Type
10.2.6.1.2 Germany Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD) Market by Treatment Type
10.2.6.1.3 Germany Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD) Market by Distribution Channel
10.2.6.2 France Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD) Market
10.2.6.2.1 France Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD) Market by Product Type
10.2.6.2.2 France Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD) Market by Treatment Type
10.2.6.2.3 France Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD) Market by Distribution Channel
10.2.6.3 Italy Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD) Market
10.2.6.3.1 Italy Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD) Market by Product Type
10.2.6.3.2 Italy Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD) Market by Treatment Type
10.2.6.3.3 Italy Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD) Market by Distribution Channel
10.2.6.4 Spain Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD) Market
10.2.6.4.1 Spain Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD) Market by Product Type
10.2.6.4.2 Spain Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD) Market by Treatment Type
10.2.6.4.3 Spain Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD) Market by Distribution Channel
10.2.6.5 United Kingdom Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD) Market
10.2.6.5.1 United Kingdom Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD) Market by Product Type
10.2.6.5.2 United Kingdom Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD) Market by Treatment Type
10.2.6.5.3 United Kingdom Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD) Market by Distribution Channel
10.2.6.6 Rest of Europe Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD) Market
10.2.6.6.1 Rest of Europe Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD) Market by Product Type
10.2.6.6.2 Rest of Europe Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD) Market by Treatment Type
10.2.6.6.3 Rest of Europe Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD) Market by Distribution Channel
10.3. ASIA-PACIFIC
10.3.1 Asia-Pacific Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD) Market Overview
10.3.2 Asia-Pacific Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD) Market Forecasts and Analysis
10.3.3 Asia-Pacific Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD) Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Product Type
10.3.4 Asia-Pacific Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD) Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Treatment Type
10.3.5 Asia-Pacific Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD) Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Distribution Channel
10.3.6 Asia-Pacific Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD) Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Countries
10.3.6.1 Australia Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD) Market
10.3.6.1.1 Australia Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD) Market by Product Type
10.3.6.1.2 Australia Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD) Market by Treatment Type
10.3.6.1.3 Australia Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD) Market by Distribution Channel
10.3.6.2 China Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD) Market
10.3.6.2.1 China Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD) Market by Product Type
10.3.6.2.2 China Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD) Market by Treatment Type
10.3.6.2.3 China Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD) Market by Distribution Channel
10.3.6.3 India Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD) Market
10.3.6.3.1 India Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD) Market by Product Type
10.3.6.3.2 India Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD) Market by Treatment Type
10.3.6.3.3 India Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD) Market by Distribution Channel
10.3.6.4 Japan Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD) Market
10.3.6.4.1 Japan Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD) Market by Product Type
10.3.6.4.2 Japan Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD) Market by Treatment Type
10.3.6.4.3 Japan Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD) Market by Distribution Channel
10.3.6.5 South Korea Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD) Market
10.3.6.5.1 South Korea Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD) Market by Product Type
10.3.6.5.2 South Korea Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD) Market by Treatment Type
10.3.6.5.3 South Korea Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD) Market by Distribution Channel
10.3.6.6 Rest of Asia-Pacific Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD) Market
10.3.6.6.1 Rest of Asia-Pacific Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD) Market by Product Type
10.3.6.6.2 Rest of Asia-Pacific Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD) Market by Treatment Type
10.3.6.6.3 Rest of Asia-Pacific Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD) Market by Distribution Channel
10.4. MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA
10.4.1 Middle East and Africa Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD) Market Overview
10.4.2 Middle East and Africa Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD) Market Forecasts and Analysis
10.4.3 Middle East and Africa Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD) Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Product Type
10.4.4 Middle East and Africa Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD) Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Treatment Type
10.4.5 Middle East and Africa Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD) Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Distribution Channel
10.4.6 Middle East and Africa Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD) Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Countries
10.4.6.1 South Africa Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD) Market
10.4.6.1.1 South Africa Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD) Market by Product Type
10.4.6.1.2 South Africa Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD) Market by Treatment Type
10.4.6.1.3 South Africa Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD) Market by Distribution Channel
10.4.6.2 Saudi Arabia Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD) Market
10.4.6.2.1 Saudi Arabia Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD) Market by Product Type
10.4.6.2.2 Saudi Arabia Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD) Market by Treatment Type
10.4.6.2.3 Saudi Arabia Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD) Market by Distribution Channel
10.4.6.3 U.A.E Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD) Market
10.4.6.3.1 U.A.E Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD) Market by Product Type
10.4.6.3.2 U.A.E Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD) Market by Treatment Type
10.4.6.3.3 U.A.E Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD) Market by Distribution Channel
10.4.6.4 Rest of Middle East and Africa Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD) Market
10.4.6.4.1 Rest of Middle East and Africa Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD) Market by Product Type
10.4.6.4.2 Rest of Middle East and Africa Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD) Market by Treatment Type
10.4.6.4.3 Rest of Middle East and Africa Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD) Market by Distribution Channel
10.5. SOUTH AND CENTRAL AMERICA
10.5.1 South and Central America Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD) Market Overview
10.5.2 South and Central America Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD) Market Forecasts and Analysis
10.5.3 South and Central America Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD) Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Product Type
10.5.4 South and Central America Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD) Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Treatment Type
10.5.5 South and Central America Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD) Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Distribution Channel
10.5.6 South and Central America Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD) Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Countries
10.5.6.1 Brazil Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD) Market
10.5.6.1.1 Brazil Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD) Market by Product Type
10.5.6.1.2 Brazil Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD) Market by Treatment Type
10.5.6.1.3 Brazil Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD) Market by Distribution Channel
10.5.6.2 Argentina Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD) Market
10.5.6.2.1 Argentina Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD) Market by Product Type
10.5.6.2.2 Argentina Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD) Market by Treatment Type
10.5.6.2.3 Argentina Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD) Market by Distribution Channel
10.5.6.3 Rest of South and Central America Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD) Market
10.5.6.3.1 Rest of South and Central America Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD) Market by Product Type
10.5.6.3.2 Rest of South and Central America Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD) Market by Treatment Type
10.5.6.3.3 Rest of South and Central America Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD) Market by Distribution Channel
11. INDUSTRY LANDSCAPE
11.1. MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS
11.2. AGREEMENTS, COLLABORATIONS AND JOIN VENTURES
11.3. NEW PRODUCT LAUNCHES
11.4. EXPANSIONS AND OTHER STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENTS
12. GRAFT-VERSUS-HOST DISEASE (GVHD) MARKET, KEY COMPANY PROFILES
12.1. NOVARTIS AG
12.1.1. Key Facts
12.1.2. Business Description
12.1.3. Products and Services
12.1.4. Financial Overview
12.1.5. SWOT Analysis
12.1.6. Key Developments
12.2. BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB COMPANY
12.2.1. Key Facts
12.2.2. Business Description
12.2.3. Products and Services
12.2.4. Financial Overview
12.2.5. SWOT Analysis
12.2.6. Key Developments
12.3. PFIZER, INC
12.3.1. Key Facts
12.3.2. Business Description
12.3.3. Products and Services
12.3.4. Financial Overview
12.3.5. SWOT Analysis
12.3.6. Key Developments
12.4. NEOVII PHARMACEUTICALS AG
12.4.1. Key Facts
12.4.2. Business Description
12.4.3. Products and Services
12.4.4. Financial Overview
12.4.5. SWOT Analysis
12.4.6. Key Developments
12.5. ABBVIE INC
12.5.1. Key Facts
12.5.2. Business Description
12.5.3. Products and Services
12.5.4. Financial Overview
12.5.5. SWOT Analysis
12.5.6. Key Developments
12.6. ASTELLAS PHARMA INC
12.6.1. Key Facts
12.6.2. Business Description
12.6.3. Products and Services
12.6.4. Financial Overview
12.6.5. SWOT Analysis
12.6.6. Key Developments
12.7. MERCK KGAA
12.7.1. Key Facts
12.7.2. Business Description
12.7.3. Products and Services
12.7.4. Financial Overview
12.7.5. SWOT Analysis
12.7.6. Key Developments
12.8. SOLIGENIX
12.8.1. Key Facts
12.8.2. Business Description
12.8.3. Products and Services
12.8.4. Financial Overview
12.8.5. SWOT Analysis
12.8.6. Key Developments
12.9. GENENTECH, INC
12.9.1. Key Facts
12.9.2. Business Description
12.9.3. Products and Services
12.9.4. Financial Overview
12.9.5. SWOT Analysis
12.9.6. Key Developments
12.10. INCYTE
12.10.1. Key Facts
12.10.2. Business Description
12.10.3. Products and Services
12.10.4. Financial Overview
12.10.5. SWOT Analysis
12.10.6. Key Developments
13. APPENDIX
13.1. ABOUT THE INSIGHT PARTNERS
13.2. GLOSSARY OF TERMS
