Market Overview

The Global Inter-alpha-inhibitor Proteins Market reached US$ YYmillion in 2022 and is expected to reach US$ YYmillion by 2031, growing with a CAGR of YY% during the forecast period 2024-2031.

Inter-alpha-inhibitor proteins (IAIPs) are a family of glycoproteins that are crucial to numerous physiological and pathological processes in the human body. These proteins, which are made up of many subunits, control inflammation, tissue repair, and other essential biological processes.

Inter-inhibitor (IAI), which has a molecular weight of 250 kDa and is made up of two heavy chains and one light chain, and pre-inhibitor (PAI), which has a molecular weight of 125 kDa and is made up of one heavy chain and one light chain, are the two main types that are present in human plasma.

Market Dynamics: Drivers

The Increasing Focus on Inflammatory Diseases

Even in the current era of critical care management, sepsis continues to be a serious issue with high morbidity and death. It is linked to organ dysfunction that poses a serious risk of death as a result of improper host reactions to infection. Neutrophils have long been thought to as innate immune system effector cells with a limited ability for metabolic activity. Neutrophils are primarily responsible for acute inflammation and resistance to external infections.

Increased activity of neutrophil-derived serine proteases, such as leukocyte elastase and cathepsin G, has been shown by experimental and clinical data to play a significant role in sepsis-related tissue injury. In order to reestablish the equilibrium between proteases and protease inhibitors in sepsis, the administration of protease inhibitors has been suggested as a treatment method.

The inter-inhibitor protein (IAIP) family is one such inhibitor. It is a class of serine protease inhibitors that is present in human plasma in relatively high amounts (300–600 g/mL). IAIPs are made up of glycosaminoglycan chains that are covalently connected by heavy- and light-chain polypeptide subunits.

The serine protease inhibitory action can be found in the light chain, also known as bikunin. Patients with inflammatory conditions such as pancreatitis, shock, and disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) frequently utilize the medication bikunin.

Limited Clinical Data

Although there may be insufficient clinical evidence to support IAIPs' efficacy and safety in some applications, their therapeutic and diagnostic potential is still being investigated. This dearth of reliable clinical data may operate as a barrier. IAIP production can be difficult to scale, and it can be complicated. Meeting market demand may be hampered by the challenge of maintaining constant quality and production of these proteins.

Segment Analysis

The global inter-alpha-inhibitor proteins market is segmented based on phases, molecule type, and region.

The early-stage product (Phase I) segment accounted for approximately 52.5% of the market share

The increasing research activities drive the segment in the market. For instance, inApril 2020, ProThera Biologics, Inc. andTakeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited entered into a global licensing agreement to develop a novel plasma-derived Inter-alpha Inhibitor Proteins (IAIP) therapy for the treatment of acute inflammatory conditions. Early studies have shown that this IAIP technology may provide a highly novel, disease-modifying treatment for a variety of acute inflammatory disorders. Dysregulated inflammation plays a significant part in the pathophysiology of such illnesses, and there are currently no viable therapies.

IAIP is blood-circulating, naturally occurring proteins that have been demonstrated via extensive research at ProThera to be crucial to maintaining human health by reducing inflammation. They have the potential to alter the paradigm of treatment for individuals with dysregulated immune responses as they exert their anti-inflammatory actions through a variety of routes. The amounts of these anti-inflammatory proteins, however, sharply decrease during acute infections. Many preclinical research support a replenishing strategy for patients on Inter-alpha Inhibitors.

Geographical Analysis

North America segment accounted for approximately 41.2% of the market share

North America has been a dominant force in the global Inter-alpha-inhibitor Proteins market. Two gastrointestinal conditions that fall under the category of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and IBD are frequently mistaken, however they are not the same illness. IBS is a syndrome that designates a collection of gastrointestinal symptoms, such as cramping or diarrhea. Although it can be quite painful and have an impact on quality of life, IBS doesn't lead to intestinal inflammation or damage.

IBD has the potential to seriously inflame the intestine and harm its walls. IBD affects around 3 million Americans and is on the rise, particularly among non-Hispanic Black adults. A perforated gut wall, which can result in infection and even sepsis, is one complication of inflammatory bowel disease. Sepsis is the body's potentially fatal response to infection, and it was formerly known as blood poisoning.

Sepsis is a medical emergency that calls for prompt diagnosis and treatment, just as heart attacks or strokes. Any infection in the body, such as pneumonia, the flu, or urinary tract infections, can lead to sepsis and septic shock. Sepsis causes one-third of patients to pass away globally. Those who do survive frequently experience life-altering consequences include post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), persistent pain, exhaustion, and organ failure.

COVID-19 Impact Analysis

The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in late 2019 created unprecedented challenges for industries worldwide, including the global inter-alpha-inhibitor proteins market. The pandemic caused numerous clinical trials for novel medications and treatments, including those employing IAIPs, to be canceled or delayed.

Global regulatory organizations changed their objectives in order to hasten the creation and endorsement of COVID-19 medications and vaccines. The regulatory procedures for additional biopharmaceutical products, such as medicines based on IAIP, may have slowed considerably as a result.

Segment Analysis

  • By Phases
    • Late-stage products (Phase III)*
    • Mid-stage products (Phase II)
    • Early-stage product (Phase I)
    • Others
  • By Molecule Type
    • Peptides*
    • Polymer
    • Small molecule
  • By Region
    • North America
      • U.S.
      • Canada
      • Mexico
    • Europe
      • Germany
      • UK
      • France
      • Italy
      • Spain
      • Rest of Europe
    • South America
      • Brazil
      • Argentina
      • Rest of South America
    • Asia-Pacific
      • China
      • India
      • Japan
      • Australia
      • Rest of Asia-Pacific
    • Middle East and Africa

Competitive Landscape

The major global players in the market include Merck KGaA, ProThera Biologics, Inc., Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited, ProMetic Life Sciences Inc. and others.

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