Compositions that contain beta-glucan to be used for the prevention and treatment of disease and methods for their use

Abstract

This application for patent discloses β-Glucan containing compositions, dosage forms, delivery methods, and techniques for the purposes of preventing and treating mucositis through wound healing and tissue re-organization, as well as the treatment of immune disorders such as Alzheimer's disease, Multiple Sclerosis and Parkinson's disease. β-Glucan containing compositions, dosage forms and methods to deliver therapeutic and prophylactic vaccines and anti-cancer drugs are also disclosed, as are methods to stabilize a drug to enhance its shelf life and to enhance the level and duration of its bioactivity.

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