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Beta-Glucans of Cereals: Functional and Technological Properties. [PDF]
Nutrients, 2023 β-glucans are a polymeric dietary fiber characterized by β-(1,3) and β-(1,4) glycosidic bonds between glucose monomers. They are often used as thickeners, stabilizers, and fat substitutes in foods.
Lante A, Canazza E, Tessari P.
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Vitamin D and Beta-Glucans Synergically Stimulate Human Macrophage Activity. [PDF]
Int J Mol Sci, 2021 Vitamin D and beta-glucans are both immunostimulants. Vitamin D exerts its beneficial effects on many components of the immune system. In macrophages, the hormone modulates both phagocytic activity and cytokine production; therefore, it plays an ...
Bergandi L, Apprato G, Silvagno F.
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Beta-Glucans from Fungi: Biological and Health-Promoting Potential in the COVID-19 Pandemic Era. [PDF]
Nutrients, 2021 Beta-glucans comprise a group of polysaccharides of natural origin found in bacteria, algae, and plants, e.g., cereal seeds, as well as microfungi and macrofungi (mushrooms), which are characterized by diverse structures and functions. They are known for
Mirończuk-Chodakowska I +2 more
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Beta-Glucans in Biotechnology: A Holistic Review with a Special Focus on Yeast. [PDF]
Bioengineering (Basel)Beta-glucans (β-glucans) are polysaccharides with significant biological activity, widely recognized for their immunomodulatory, anti-inflammatory, and metabolic health benefits. Among various sources, yeast-derived β-(1 → 3), (1 → 6)-
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Immunomodulating Effects of Fungal Beta-Glucans: From Traditional Use to Medicine. [PDF]
Nutrients, 2021 The importance of a well-functioning and balanced immune system has become more apparent in recent decades. Various elements have however not yet been uncovered as shown, for example, in the uncertainty on immune system responses to COVID-19. Fungal beta-
van Steenwijk HP, Bast A, de Boer A.
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In vitro fermentation of oat and barley derived beta-glucans by human faecal microbiota [PDF]
, 2008 Fermentation of beta-glucan fractions from barley [average molecular mass (MM), of 243, 172, and 137 kDa] and oats (average MM of 230 and 150 kDa) by the human faecal microbiota was investigated.
Shewry, P.R. +9 more
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β-Glucans from Yeast—Immunomodulators from Novel Waste Resources
, 2022 β-glucans are a large class of complex polysaccharides with bioactive properties, including immune modulation. Natural sources of these compounds include yeast, oats, barley, mushrooms, and algae.
Scintilla Thomas +5 more
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Effects of Beta Glucans on Immune System: Current Approaches [PDF]
, 2022 Beta glukanlar, uzun yıllar boyunca bilimsel çalışmalara konu olmuş, sağlık alanında katma değere sahip yan ürünlerdir. Yapılan çalışmalar, beta glukanların antioksidan, antiinflamatuvar, antiviral özelliklerine ışık tutmuştur.
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, 2022 β-glucans are a diverse group of polysaccharides composed of β-1,3 or β-(1,3-1,4) linked glucose monomers. They are mainly synthesized by fungi, plants, seaweed and bacteria, where they carry out structural, protective and energy storage ...
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, 2022 Coriolus versicolor (C. versicolor) is a higher fungi or mushroom which is now known by its accepted scientific names as Trametes versicolor (L.) Lloyd. Many studies have shown that β-glucans from C. versicolor have various physiological activities,
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