Guluronic acid polymers and use of same for inhibition of cytokine production.

摘要

A family of compounds effective in inhibiting interleukin-1 (IL-1 ) production, interleukin-6 (IL-6), tumor necrosis factor (TNF) production, and the production of other leukocyte derived cytokines is comprised of oligomers and polymers of alpha 1-4 linked L-guluronic acid residues which may be administered to a human or mammal in an amount sufficient to inhibit the production effect of leukocyte-derived cytokines. The inhibition of IL-1, IL-6 and TNF, and other cytokines in mammals is implicated in alleviation of a wide variety of disease conditions.