UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
January 16, 2007
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
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PRO-PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
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NEVADA 000-32877 04-3562325
(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
of Incorporation) Identification No.)
7 WELLS AVENUE
NEWTON, MASSACHUSETTS
02459
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
(617) 559-0033
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors;
Appointment of Principal Officers.
On January 16, 2007, we received a letter from Burton C. Firtel, one of our
directors, notifying us of Mr. Firtel's resignation from the Board of Directors
of Pro-Pharmaceuticals, Inc. effective immediately. A copy of Mr. Firtel's
resignation letter is filed herewith as Exhibit 17.1.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
17.1 Letter of Burton C. Firtel to David Platt, Chief Executive
Officer of Pro-Pharmaceuticals, Inc., dated January 11, 2007
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
PRO-PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
Date: January 16, 2007 By: /s/ David Platt
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David Platt
Chief Executive Officer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
Number Exhibit
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17.1 Letter of Burton C. Firtel to David Platt, Chief Executive
Officer of Pro-Pharmaceuticals, Inc., dated January 11, 2007