Medical uses of glucans
US8946193B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 30, 2012 |
| Grant date | Feb 3, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 1, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61P11/06
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention relates to a glucan having a beta-(1,3)-backbone with one or more beta-(1,3)-side chains linked thereto for use in the treatment of asthma and related diseases of abnormal pulmonary function in an animal. Also described is a method of treating asthma and related diseases of abnormal pulmonary function in an animal comprising administering to said animal an effective amount of a glucan having a beta-(1,3)-backbone with one or more beta-(1,3)-side chains linked thereto.
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