| abstract |
Compositions comprising polysaccharides obtainable from the microalgae Prasinococcus capsulatus and strains related to P. capsulatus are provided for use in disorders of the immune system, such as psoriatic and dermatological conditions, internal immune system disorders, particularly intestinal Prophylactic and/or therapeutic use in the treatment of inflammatory conditions of the airways and respiratory conditions. Furthermore, derivatives of polysaccharides obtainable from the microalgae Prasinococcus capsulatus or strains related to P. capsulatus, and the prophylactic and/or therapeutic use of such derivatives in the treatment of disorders of the immune system are provided. |