Microbiota modulation by dietary oat beta-glucan prevents steatotic liver disease progression [PDF]
JHEP ReportsBackground & Aims: Changes in gut microbiota in metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) are important drivers of disease progression towards fibrosis.
Julius W. Jaeger +23 more
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Immune-enhancing effect of water-soluble beta-glucan derived from enzymatic hydrolysis of yeast glucan [PDF]
Biochemistry and Biophysics Reports, 2022 Immunostimulants play an important role in the treatment of immunodeficiency. Macrophages are the first line in our immune defense system and play a critical role in the immune response.
Yingji Xin +6 more
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Oat and Barley in the Food Supply and Use of Beta Glucan Health Claims. [PDF]
Nutrients, 2021 Beta glucan is a type of soluble dietary fibre found in oats and barley with known cholesterol-lowering benefits. Many countries globally have an approved beta glucan health claim related to lowering blood cholesterol, an important biomarker for ...
Hughes J, Grafenauer S.
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Effects of Oat Beta-Glucan Intake on Lipid Profiles in Hypercholesterolemic Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. [PDF]
Nutrients, 2022 (1) Background: hyperlipidemia is one of the cardiovascular diseases which becomes a great threat to the health of people worldwide. Oat beta-glucan is reported to have a beneficial effect on lowering blood lipids.
Yu J +6 more
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Evaluation of Polish wild Mushrooms as Beta-Glucan Sources. [PDF]
Int J Environ Res Public Health, 2020 Mushroom beta-glucans show immunomodulatory, anticancer and antioxidant features. Numerous papers have been published in the last years on fungal polysaccharides, especially beta-glucans, demonstrating their various biological activities.
Mirończuk-Chodakowska I, Witkowska AM.
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Definitions, 2020 An injectable formulation of the polysaccharide beta 1,3/1,6 glucan derived from the cell wall of the yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae with potential immunomodulating and antineoplastic activities.
Pgg Beta-Glucan
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Beta-Glucan as a Soluble Dietary Fiber Source: Origins, Biosynthesis, Extraction, Purification, Structural Characteristics, Bioavailability, Biofunctional Attributes, Industrial Utilization, and Global Trade. [PDF]
NutrientsThis paper explores the multifaceted nature of β-glucan, a notable dietary fiber (DF) with extensive applications. Beginning with an in-depth examination of its intricate polysaccharide structure, the discussion extends to diverse sources like oats ...
Singla A +12 more
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Definitions, 2020 Short history of Yeast Beta-Glucan At the turn of the 20th century, von Dungern observed the interaction of yeast with complement in blood serum.
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Oat beta-glucan reduces colitis by promoting autophagy flux in intestinal epithelial cells via EPHB6-TFEB axis [PDF]
Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2023 Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a group of chronic inflammatory disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, mainly including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.
Mingyang Xu +6 more
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Beta-glucan promotes dental pulp healing by enhancing cell proliferation, migration, and mineralization [PDF]
Journal of Dental SciencesBackground/purpose: Effective dental pulp healing is essential for preserving tooth vitality. Although beta-glucan has shown promise in wound healing in the medical fields, its potential effects on human dental pulp cells (HDPCs) remain unexplored.
Taweesak Kaokai +2 more
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