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β-Glucans: Multi-Functional Modulator of Wound Healing
Molecules, 2018 β-glucans are derived from a variety of sources including yeast, grain and fungus and belong to the class of drugs known as biological response modifiers. They possess a broad spectrum of biological activities that enhance immunity in humans.
Juraj Majtan, Milos Jesenak
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Clinical and Physiological Perspectives of β-Glucans: The Past, Present, and Future
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2017 β-Glucans are a group of biologically-active fibers or polysaccharides from natural sources with proven medical significance. β-Glucans are known to have antitumor, anti-inflammatory, anti-obesity, anti-allergic, anti-osteoporotic, and immunomodulating ...
Khawaja Muhammad Imran Bashir +2 more
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3D Structural Insights into β-Glucans and Their Binding Proteins
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2021 β(1,3)-glucans are a component of fungal and plant cell walls. The β-glucan of pathogens is recognized as a non-self-component in the host defense system.
N. Manabe, Y. Yamaguchi
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Frontiers in Immunology, 2021 Yeast-derived products containing β-glucans have long been used as feed supplements in domesticated animals in an attempt to increase immunity. β-glucans are mainly recognized by the cell surface receptor CLEC7A, also designated Dectin-1.
Ana R. V. Pedro +17 more
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Revealing the Potential of Lipid and β-Glucans Coproduction in Basidiomycetes Yeast
Microorganisms, 2020 Beta (β)–glucans are polysaccharides composed of D-glucose monomers. Nowadays, β-glucans are gaining attention due to their attractive immunomodulatory biological activities, which can be utilized in pharmaceutical or food supplementation industries ...
Dana Byrtusová +7 more
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The Influence of Oat β-Glucans of Different Molar Mass on the Properties of Gluten-Free Bread [PDF]
MoleculesThe influence of β-glucans on the properties of gluten-free dough and bread is still not fully explained, with the literature suggesting both positive and negative effects.
Angelika Bieniek, Krzysztof Buksa
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A Review on the Structure and Anti-Diabetic (Type 2) Functions of β-Glucans
Foods, 2021 Type 2 diabetes, a long-term chronic metabolic disease, causes severe and increasing economic and health problems globally. There is growing evidence that β-glucans can function as bioactive macromolecules that help control type 2 diabetes with minimal ...
Yujun Wan +3 more
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Extraction Methods and Characterization of β-Glucans from Yeast Lees of Wines Produced Using Different Technologies [PDF]
FoodsWine lees, the second most significant by-product of winemaking after grape pomace, have received relatively little attention regarding their potential for valorization.
Ana Chioru +5 more
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Modulation of Animal and Human Hematopoiesis by β-Glucans: A Review
Molecules, 2011 β-Glucans are cell wall constituents of bacteria, yeast, fungi, and plants. They are not expressed in mammalian cells, but they are recognized by mammalian cells as pathogen-associated molecular patterns by pattern recognition receptors and thus act as ...
Milan Pospíšil, Michal Hofer
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Mechanistic insights into β-glucans and gut microbiota interactions for enhancing human health
Discover FoodThis review examines the mechanistic interactions between β-glucans and gut microbiota, emphasizing their potential to improve human health. β-glucans, primarily derived from cereals, fungi, and yeast, act as prebiotics that promote the growth of ...
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