SULPHATED XYLANS FOR TREATMENT OR PROPHYLAXIS OF RESPIRATORY DISEASES

摘要

The present invention relates generally to agents and medicinal protocols useful in the prophylaxis and/or treatment of respiratory diseases or conditions such as asthma, allergic rhinitis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). More particularly, the present invention relates to the use of a sulfated xylan or a derivative or homolog thereof in the treatment of respiratory diseases or conditions.