Protalix BioTherapeutics, Inc.

Protalix BioTherapeutics, Inc.

Protalix BioTherapeutics, Inc. ompany was founded in 1993 and is based in Carmiel, Israel. Protalix BioTherapeutics, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company, engages in the development and commercialization of recombinant therapeutic proteins based on its proprietary ProCellEx protein expression system in the United States. Its lead product candidate includes prGCD, a proprietary plant cell expressed recombinant Glucocerebrosidase enzyme for the treatment of Gaucher disease, which is in Phase III clinical trial. The company also develops PRX-102, a proprietary alpha Galactosidase enzyme for the treatment of Fabry disease, a genetic lysosomal storage disorder in humans, the symptoms of which involve the accumulation of lipids in the cells of the kidneys, heart, and other organs; a proprietary plant cell-based acetylcholinestrase and its molecular variants for use in various therapeutic and prophylactic indications, including a Biodefense program; and an organophosphate-based pesticide treatment program. Protalix BioTherapeutics, Inc. has strategic collaboration with Teva Pharmaceutical Industries, Ltd. for the development and manufacturing of two proteins using the company's ProCellEx protein expression system; and Yeda Research and Development Company Limited to design Glucocerebrosidase for the treatment of Gaucher disease, as well as has a licensing agreement with Icon Genetics AG to license Icon's amplification technology for utilization in the expression of its products.

Contact Details

Office Address

Protalix BioTherapeutics, Inc.
2 Snunit St., Science Park, POB 455, Carmiel, Israel 20100
Phone: +972-4-902-8100
Fax: +972-4-988-9489

Executives

Chief Exec. Officer

Dr. David Aviezer

Founder, Exec. VP of R&D

Dr. Yoseph Shaaltiel

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