Monsanto the disposition of product lines unrelated to agriculture. In 1985, Monsanto acquired G. D. Searle & Company, a life sciences company that focused on pharmaceuticals, agriculture and animal health. In 1993, its Searle division filed a patent application for Celebrex, which in 1998 became the first selective COX‑2 inhibitor to be approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Celebrex became a blockbuster drug and was often mentioned as a key reason for Pfizer's acquisition of Monsanto's pharmaceutical business in 2002. In 1994, Monsanto introduced a recombinant version of bovine somatotropin, brand-named Posilac. Monsanto later sold this business to
Dionne Monsanto Dionne Monsanto Dionne Monsanto (born December 5, 1985) is a Filipino actress. Monsanto appeared on "Pinoy Big Brother: Season 2" as a contestant, in 2007. Monsanto entered on "Day 12" of the series, and was evicted on "Day 77". In the later part of 2007, Monsanto portrayed an antagonist role in "", the series starring former child actor Makisig Morales. She portrayed the role of Salonna. Monsanto's next television appearance was in 2008, when she starred in the TV series, "Lobo". In this TV series, Dionne portrayed an extended or a minor role. Not really an important part in the