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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 dateJul 30, 2021
Grant dateApr 9, 2024
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Expiry dateNov 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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