Method and composition for preventing or treating diarrhea, constipation or irritable bowel syndrome with fibers formed of β-1-4-glucan
US11951122B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 30, 2021 |
| Grant date | Apr 9, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 26, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12R2001/02
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Provided is a use of fibers formed of β-1-4-glucan in manufacturing a composition for preventing or treating diarrhea, constipation or irritable bowel syndrome, wherein the fibers have a diameter between 15 nm to 35 nm and a mean length of between 1.5 μm and 3.5 μm. Also provided is a method for preventing or treating diarrhea, constipation or irritable bowel syndrome with the fibers formed of β-1-4-glucan.
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