| abstract |
Persulfated disaccharides, preferably octasulfated sucrose, useful in asthma or asthma related diseases are disclosed. The compound is optionally formulated with a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient or delivery agent. The delivery agent is selected from the group consisting of natural or synthetic polymers, aerosols or other vehicles that facilitate delivery or administration of the drug. Persulfated disaccharides are made from carbohydrate starting materials and ion exchange or other suitable synthetic processes may be used to make the drug. Persulfated disaccharides are useful as anti-inflammatory agents. |