Lactea Therapeutics, LLC
Lactea Therapeutics, founded in 2021 in Frederick, MD, is dedicated to advancing naturally occurring, safe, broad-spectrum active molecules as a new class of antibiotic alternatives. Their mission is to reduce the risk of resistance, limit disruption of the microbiome, and decrease the transmission of harmful microbes by harnessing the power of innate immune system proteins. The company leverages patent-pending technology to develop products based on endemic proteins that have evolved to provide broad protection against infections, aiming to translate these natural defenses into pharmaceutical solutions.
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Nr. of Employees
small (1-50)
Lactea Therapeutics, LLC
Products
Topical oral biofilm barrier for field dental care
A topical formulation intended to act as a barrier against oral biofilms in austere or field settings where routine hygiene is limited.
Isolated innate immune peroxidase enzyme candidate
An isolated peroxidase‑class innate immune protein with demonstrated antioxidant activity for potential therapeutic or countermeasure applications.
Topical oral biofilm barrier for field dental care
A topical formulation intended to act as a barrier against oral biofilms in austere or field settings where routine hygiene is limited.
Isolated innate immune peroxidase enzyme candidate
An isolated peroxidase‑class innate immune protein with demonstrated antioxidant activity for potential therapeutic or countermeasure applications.
Services
Research and development services to translate isolated innate immune proteins into deployable medical countermeasure formulations optimized for field use.
Partnerships and collaborative projects with external research organizations to support biodefense and translational development activities.
Research and development services to translate isolated innate immune proteins into deployable medical countermeasure formulations optimized for field use.
Partnerships and collaborative projects with external research organizations to support biodefense and translational development activities.
Expertise Areas
- Innate immune protein therapeutics
- Antimicrobial alternatives development
- Ambient‑stable biologic formulation
- Field‑deployable medical countermeasures
Key Technologies
- Protein isolation and purification
- Enzyme activity and antioxidant assays (peroxidase characterization)
- Ambient‑stable formulation technologies for biologics
- Topical barrier formulation for biofilm control