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The blood in our bodies, just like any other major part of our health system, can be affected by diseases and disorders. Hematologists study blood and the conditions that affect it to better understand how to keep it healthy. Research into the nature of blood has allowed blood, platelet, and plasma transfusions to become a common part of the treatment process for ill and injured patients.

Patient Organizations

Plasma Protein Therapies: A Unique Sector of the Biotherapeutics Industry

Recently, several media outlets have reported on access issues regarding immunoglobulin (Ig) therapies. The Plasma Protein Therapeutics Association (PPTA) represents the private collectors of plasma and the manufacturers of plasma-derived therapies that treat rare, serious, genetic, and — in many cases — life-threatening diseases caused by missing or nonfunctioning proteins typically found in plasma.