Residual brewing yeasts as a source of beta-glucans [PDF]
E3S Web of Conferences, 2020 Residual brewing yeast is one of the main solid wastes in brewing. Using residual brewing biomass as a source of biologically active substances is an important way of recycling these brewing by-products. According to the literature S.
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Impact of yeast sediment beta-glucans on the quality indices of yoghurt [PDF]
Пищевые системы, 2021 The objective of the study was to investigate the potential application of beta-glucans obtained from yeast sediment resulting from the manufacture of local Viorica wine (2018 harvest).
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Beta-Glucans Supplementation Associates with Reduction in P-Cresyl Sulfate Levels and Improved Endothelial Vascular Reactivity in Healthy Individuals. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2017 Oat and barley beta-glucans are prebiotic fibers known for their cholesterol-lowering activity, but their action on the human gut microbiota metabolism is still under research.
Carmela Cosola +11 more
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Beta-glucans in the treatment of diabetes and associated cardiovascular risks
Vascular Health and Risk Management, 2008 Jiezhong Chen1,3, Kenneth Raymond21John Curtin School of Medical Research, Australian National University, Acton, ACT, Australia; 2School of Pharmacy and Applied Science, Faculty of Science, Technology and Engineering, LaTrobe University, Bendigo, Vic ...
Jiezhong Chen, Kenneth Raymond
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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
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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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The Potential of beta-glucan as feed additives in broiler chickens: A review
Jurnal Ilmu Peternakan Terapan, 2022 Poultry as an industry was continuously growing worldwide and demands for poultry meats were markedly increasing. However, the limited use of antibiotics as treatments and as growth promoters became a serious problem due to the emergence of antibiotic ...
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Molecules, 2018 β-glucans have been considered the major bioactive components in Qingke (Tibetan hulless barley). However, the structure–function relationships of β-glucans from Qingke have seldom been investigated.
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