EAGAN, MN - September 14, 2006 - Biothera has been named as a finalist for a 2006 Tekne Award that recognizes Minnesota companies and individuals for superior technology innovation and leadership.

The Minnesota High Tech Association (MHTA) and Minnesota Technology, Inc.
(MTI), in partnership with LifeScience Alley, join together to recognize
technology innovators and leaders who have made lasting contributions to
enhancing the quality of life and competitiveness of Minnesota. The awards
are separated into both emerging and established company categories that
recognize the best and brightest in the innovation, development, education,
commercialization and management of technology.

Biothera is a finalist in the category of emerging biotechnology companies.

"We are honored to be included among Minnesota's top science and technology
companies," said Richard Mueller, president and chief executive officer of
Biothera. "It's a tribute to the strength of our technology and the
dedication of our employees who are working to develop pharmaceuticals and
food-grade products to improve immune health."

Kate Rubin, president of MHTA, stated: "Minnesota's Tekne Award finalists
are recognized as experts and innovators in their fields. Because our state
is privileged to serve as a home to many leading high-tech companies, it's
an honor to be singled out and named Tekne Award finalist. It's companies
like Biothera that continue to make Minnesota a great place to live and
work."

Wayne A. Pletcher, Ph. D., president & CEO of Minnesota Technology, Inc.
added: "We are proud to honor Biothera as a 2006 Tekne Award finalist and
are pleased to recognize their leadership in the industry."

The 2006 Tekne Awards will be presented on Thursday, October 26th at the
Minneapolis Convention Center, beginning with a reception and silent auction
at 4:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 6:00 p.m. and the awards ceremony at
7:00 p.m.

Fifty-one finalists have been named in 17 categories. A list of all
finalists and categories can be found at www.tekneawards.org.

About Biothera, the Immune Health Company
Biothera is a biotechnology company dedicated to improving immune health.
The company's primary focus is developing pharmaceuticals that engage the
immune system to fight cancer and that produce white blood cells following
chemotherapy or radiation. In addition, Biothera manufactures and markets
food-grade ingredients that support healthy immune function to the
nutritional supplement, functional food, cosmetic and animal nutrition
markets.

About MTI
Minnesota Technology, Inc. (MTI) helps drive the small to mid-size
manufacturing sector by selling greater efficiency tools, productivity and
growth solutions, and cutting edge information at competitive rates. MTI
operates as a private 501(C)3 organization, collaborating with the federal
government, to provide a public service that stimulates business and
economic development in Minnesota¹s manufacturing sector. MTI¹s staff are
competent, trained professionals with expertise in leading edge productivity
tools and growth solutions, committed to making Minnesota a stronger player
in the global manufacturing matrix.

About MHTA
The Minnesota High Tech Association accelerates the growth, sustainability
and global competitiveness of Minnesota's technology-based economy through
public policy advocacy, member collaboration and education, and community
outreach. MHTA is the only membership organization that represents
Minnesota's entire technology-based economy. MHTA members include
organizations of every size - involved in virtually every aspect of
technology creation, production, application and education in Minnesota.
MHTA works in partnership with AeA, which represents Minnesota's technology
organizations nationally. More information on the MHTA can be found at
www.mhta.org.

Contact:
David Walsh
VP, Communications
Biothera, the Immune Health Company
651-256-4606
dwalsh@biotherapharma.com