ProThera Biologics
Biotechnology ResearchRhode Island, United States2-10 Employees
ProThera Biologics is a small biotechnology company focused on developing Inter-alpha Inhibitor Protein (IAIP) therapies for acute inflammatory diseases. The firm is based in East Providence, Rhode Island, and pursues plasma-derived IAIP-based therapies along with a rapid, point-of-care diagnostic test to measure IAIP levels as a biomarker for progression to severe outcomes. Its collaborations with larger pharmaceutical firms include a global licensing agreement with Takeda Pharmaceutical announced in 2020 to develop a plasma-derived IAIP therapy for acute inflammatory conditions. These collaborations illustrate how the company operates within the biotechnology field, prioritizing partnerships to advance IAIP-based therapies for acute inflammatory diseases.