The invention relates to use of the cis-9, trans-11 isomer of conjugated
linoleic acid or a salt or ester thereof (cis-9, trans-11 CLA) and
vaccenic acid or a salt or ester thereof (VA) to treat or prevent
conditions associated with one or more of leukocyte infiltration,
eosinophilia, airway remodelling, bronchoconstriction, mucus
hypersecretion, and lung and skin inflammation. The present invention
also relates to a composition comprising cis-9, trans-11 CLA and VA and
use of the composition to treat or pre-vent conditions associated with
one or more of leukocyte infiltration, eosinophilia, airway remodelling,
bronchoconstriction, mucus hypersecretion, and lung and skin
inflammation. In particular, the medicinal uses, compositions and methods
of the invention may be used to treat or prevent conditions such as
asthma and dermatitis, and related disorders.