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Dietary β-1,3-Glucan Promotes Growth Performance and Enhances Non-Specific Immunity by Modulating Pattern Recognition Receptors in Juvenile Oriental River Prawn (Macrobrachium nipponense)

Fishes
As a typical pathogen-associated molecular pattern (PAMP), β-1,3-glucan can engage with pattern recognition receptors (PRRs) to initiate an immune response.
Tailei Xu, Junbao Wang, Hao Xu, Zifan Wang, Yujie Liu, Hongfeng Bai, Yixiang Zhang, Youqin Kong, Yan Liu, Zhili Ding   +9 more
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Impact of changes at the Candida albicans cell surface upon immunogenicity and colonisation in the gastrointestinal tract

The Cell Surface, 2022
The immunogenicity of Candida albicans cells is influenced by changes in the exposure of microbe-associated molecular patterns (MAMPs) on the fungal cell surface. Previously, the degree of exposure on the C.
Gabriela M. Avelar, Ivy M. Dambuza, Liviana Ricci, Raif Yuecel, Kevin Mackenzie, Delma S. Childers, Judith M. Bain, Arnab Pradhan, Daniel E. Larcombe, Mihai G. Netea, Lars P. Erwig, Gordon D. Brown, Sylvia H. Duncan, Neil A.R. Gow, Alan W. Walker, Alistair J.P. Brown   +15 more
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A Keratinocyte‐Mast Cell NF‐κB2/CXCL2/IL‐6 Amplification Loop Enhances Cutaneous Antifungal Defense Against C. albicans

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Mast cells (MCs), key innate immune sentinels at the host–environment interface, serve as primary responders to invading pathogens. However, their specific contribution to host defense against cutaneous Candida albicans (C. albicans) infection and their synergy with other immune and non‐immune cells remain poorly understood. Here, we show that
Yan Yuan, Manyun Mao, Jiaan Zhang, Zhimin Duan, JiaNing Wang, Yujie Chen, Sihan Chen, Chuting Liang, Xvyue Zhou, Songmei Geng, Min Li, Xu Chen, Ni Lian   +12 more
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Comparative analysis of β-glucan content in wild and cultivated barley (Hordeum vulgare)

The Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 2018
β-glucan is an important element found in cereal cell walls, which is tremendously beneficial to human health and significant in industrial produce.
MUTHANTHIRIGE DON, LALITH CHANDARA NISHANTHA, XIAN ZHAO, DIDDUGODAGE CHAMILA JEEWANI, GUANGWEI XING, JIANXIN BIAN, XIAOJUN NIE, WEINING SONG   +7 more
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β-Glucan Induces Protective Trained Immunity against Mycobacterium tuberculosis Infection: A Key Role for IL-1

Cell Reports, 2020
Summary: β-glucan is a potent inducer of epigenetic and functional reprogramming of innate immune cells, a process called “trained immunity,” resulting in an enhanced host response against secondary infections.
Simone J.C.F.M. Moorlag, Nargis Khan, Boris Novakovic, Eva Kaufmann, Trees Jansen, Reinout van Crevel, Maziar Divangahi, Mihai G. Netea   +7 more
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An initial event in insect innate immune response: structural and biological studies of interactions between β-1,3-glucan and the N-terminal domain of β-1,3-glucan recognition protein

, 2013
In response to invading microorganisms, insect β-1,3-glucan recognition protein (βGRP), a soluble receptor in the hemolymph, binds to the surfaces of bacteria and fungi and activates serine protease cascades that promote destruction of pathogens by means
Fabrick, Jeffrey A., Yasuaki Hiromasa, Jeffrey A. Fabrick, Takahashi, Daisuke, Dai, Huaien, Hiromasa, Yasuaki, Huaien Dai, Krishnamoorthi, Ramaswamy, Ramaswamy Krishnamoorthi, Kanost, Michael R., David VanderVelde, Michael R. Kanost, VanderVelde, David, Daisuke Takahashi   +13 more
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Crystal Facet‐Polysaccharide Matching in CFS‐P Nanocrystals Drives Fungal Uptake, Vacuole Destruction, and Selective Antifungal Activity

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
Facet‐engineered PVP‐capped CuFeSe2 nanocrystals exhibit potent, selective antifungal activity by strongly binding cell‐wall mannan, enabling vacuolar entry and organelle disruption. High‐index facets show superior mannan affinity, validated by theoretical calculations and experiments. CFS‐P induces vacuolar cavitation, mitochondrial abnormalities, and
Zhaohui Wang, Xiaojin Deng, Xujuan Huang, Yuhang Pan, Yao Qin, Lu Zhang, Le Xu, Tianyi Qin, Deteng Zhang, Yi Ma, Yalong Wang   +10 more
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Engineering Microbial Particles for Next‐Generation Biomedical Platforms

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
Microbe‐derived particles (MDPs), which include extracellular vesicles, outer membrane vesicles, inclusion bodies, polysaccharide particles, and virus‐like particles, represent a rapidly expanding category of bioinspired nanomaterials. With their natural origin, intrinsic biocompatibility, and highly programmable functionality, MDPs serve as a ...
Yuting Li, Yunjie Lu, Ziyan Huang, Jianjiang Chen, Yanbin Liu, Lei Qin, Chao Wang, Yumin Wu   +7 more
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Characterization of β-glucan obtained from Candida albicans of caprine mastitis

Open Veterinary Journal
Background: Beta-glucan (β-glucan) is a polysaccharide containing β-glycosidic bonds that is an important structure part of different yeast cells.
Saddam Hussein Mahmoud, Shaimaa Nabhan Yassein   +1 more
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Advanced Dental Composite Technology via Bisilanized Dual‐Action Nanofillers for Biofilm Control

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
A multimodal research strategy has led to the development of an innovative resin‐based composite (RBC) with dual antibacterial action. The S_CM‐RBC formula showed strong antibiofilm activity, excellent mechanical strength, and biosafety. It effectively controlled oral bacteria in prevention of caries recurrence, and maintained pulp health in a rat ...
Chenmin Yao, Line Etiennot, Naiera Zayed, Shengjie Liang, Mehraveh Saghi, Jelle Verdonck, Lingyue Liu, Fei Zhang, Wim Teughels, Cui Huang, Kirsten Van Landuyt, Bart Van Meerbeek   +11 more
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