Characterization of cereal β-glucan extracts from oat and barley and quantification of proteinaceous matter. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2017 An extraction method for mixed-linkage β-glucan from oat and barley was developed in order to minimize the effect of extraction on the β-glucan structure.
Claudia Zielke +5 more
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β-Glucan Synthesis Gene Family in Crops: Advances in Classification, Function, and Regulation [PDF]
Current Issues in Molecular Biologyβ-glucan is an important component of crop cell walls, and its chemical structure is closely related to its physiological function. Among them, (1,3;1,4)-β-glucan (mixed-linkage β-glucan, MLGs) is a unique type of β-glucan in graminaceous crops.
Xin Huang +8 more
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The preventable efficacy of β-glucan against leptospirosis.
PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 2019 Leptospirosis, caused by pathogenic Leptospira species, has emerged as an important neglected zoonotic disease. Few studies have reported the preventable effects of immunoregulators, except for antibiotics, against leptospirosis.
Jiaqi Wang +7 more
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The Barley Glycosyltransferase Gene KOB1 Implicated in β-Glucan Biosynthesis by a Genome-Wide Association Study [PDF]
Plantsβ-glucan, a crucial trait in barley breeding programs, serves as a quality determinant of products intended for both human consumption and animal feed.
Guangyou Wan +13 more
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Inhibition of osteosarcoma lung metastases by β-glucan and CD40 agonist is mediated by activation of macrophages and NK cells [PDF]
Journal for ImmunoTherapy of CancerBackground Osteosarcoma (OS) lung metastases remain a significant therapeutic challenge. Innate immune activation is a promising therapeutic approach. Innate immune agonists can modulate the tumor immune microenvironment and improve therapeutic response ...
Eugenie S Kleinerman +2 more
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Immunotoxicity of soluble β-glucans induced by indomethacin treatment [PDF]
FEMS Immunology & Medical Microbiology, 1998 (1 --> 3)-Beta-D-Glucan (beta-glucan) is a biological response modifier that regulates host immune response. However, the side effects of this drug have not been extensively examined. In this study, we found that the combination of a beta-glucan and a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, indomethacin, induced lethal toxicity in mice. Lethal toxicity of
S, Yoshioka +4 more
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Divergence of barley and oat varieties according to their content of β-glucan [PDF]
Journal of the Serbian Chemical Society, 2017 Barley and oat have been promoted for years as good sources of dietary fiber, especially β-glucan. Studies have shown a positive effect of barley and oat β-glucan on human health and as a result, there has been an increasing demand for β-glucans in the ...
Marković Stefan M. +3 more
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Indirect Measurement of β-Glucan Content in Barley Grain with Near-Infrared Reflectance Spectroscopy
Foods, 2022 β-Glucan is a component of barley grains with functional properties that make it useful for human consumption. Cultivars with high grain β-glucan are required for industrial processing.
Roberta Ghizzoni +4 more
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Detection of peptidoglycan and β-glucan with silkworm larvae plasma test [PDF]
FEMS Immunology & Medical Microbiology, 1996 A method to detect peptidoglycan and (1-->3) beta-D-glucan with silkworm larvae plasma (SLP) derived from the hemolymph of the silkworm, Bombyx mori was developed. SLP contains all of the factors of the pro-phenol oxidase cascade, an important self-defense mechanism of insects.
M, Tsuchiya +4 more
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Physicochemical and Digestive Properties of Yam Starch/Oat β-Glucan Blends
Shipin gongye ke-ji, 2022 In order to study the effect of oat β-glucan on yam starch, the yam starch/oat β-glucan blends were prepared by rapid visco analyzer. The gelatinizing properties, thermal properties, rheological properties and digestive properties of the blends were ...
Jingqi ZHOU +4 more
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