Patent ID: 7026303
Filing Date: 2006-04-11
Classification: A61K,A61P,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A composition comprising a plurality of agglomerates comprising a polysaccharide component comprising xylose and arabinose, wherein the ratio of xylose to arabinose is at least about 3:1, by weight; wherein the composition further comprises: (i) optionally, a first surrounding layer which surrounds the agglomerates, wherein the first surrounding layer is a hydrophobic layer; and (ii) optionally, a second surrounding layer which surrounds the agglomerates, wherein the second surrounding layer is a hydrophilic layer; wherein the composition comprises at least one of the first surrounding layer and the second surrounding layer, and wherein when the composition comprises the first surrounding layer and the second surrounding layer then the first surrounding layer is a preceding layer relative to the second surrounding layer.