Sulphated xylans for treatment or prophylaxis of respiratory diseases

摘要

K:/aar/lrtcrwoven/NRPortbflDCOAAR/5952829_ Idoc-A 112014 -65 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.