Beta-glucans induce cellular immune training and changes in intestinal morphology in poultry [PDF]
Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 2023 IntroductionBeta-glucans are known as biological response modifiers due to their ability to activate the immune system. This research aimed to determine the efficacy and safety of feeding beta-glucans from various sources on the immune status and ...
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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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Functional activities of beta-glucans in the prevention or treatment of cervical cancer [PDF]
Journal of Ovarian Research, 2020 Cervical cancer is the fourth-ranked cancer in the world and is associated with a large number of deaths annually. Chemotherapy and radiotherapy are known as the common therapeutic approaches in the treatment of cervical cancer, but because of their side
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Time-Dependent Indirect Antioxidative Effects of Oat Beta-Glucans on Peripheral Blood Parameters in the Animal Model of Colon Inflammation [PDF]
Antioxidants, 2020 Background: Oat beta-glucans are polysaccharides, belonging to soluble fiber fraction, that show a wide spectrum of biological activity. The aim of this study was to evaluate the time-dependent antioxidative effect of chemically pure oat beta-glucan ...
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Effectiveness of Oat-Hull-Based Ingredient as Fat Replacer to Produce Low Fat Burger with High Beta-Glucans Content [PDF]
Foods, 2020 Low-fat beef burgers with high beta-glucan content was obtained using a gel made from an oat-hull-based ingredient as fat replacer. Two levels of fat substitution were considered: 50% (T1) and 100% (T2).
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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. The functional and technological quality of β-glucans is
Lante A, Canazza E, Tessari P.
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Edible Mushrooms and Beta-Glucans: Impact on Human Health. [PDF]
Nutrients, 2021 Mushroom cell walls are rich in β-glucans, long or short-chain polymers of glucose subunits with β-1,3 and β-1,6 linkages, that are responsible for the linear and branching structures, respectively.
Cerletti C, Esposito S, Iacoviello L.
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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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Clinical Outcomes after Oat Beta-Glucans Dietary Treatment in Gastritis Patients. [PDF]
Nutrients, 2021 The prevalence of gastritis in humans is constantly growing and a prediction of an increase in this health problem is observed in many countries. For this reason, effective dietary therapies are sought that can alleviate the course of this disease.
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Anti-Inflammatory Activity of Oat Beta-Glucans in a Crohn's Disease Model: Time- and Molar Mass-Dependent Effects. [PDF]
Int J Mol Sci, 2021 Background: The incidence of Crohn’s disease (CD) is increasing worldwide, and it has currently become a serious public health issue in society. The treatment of CD continues throughout a patient’s lifetime, and therefore, it is necessary to develop new,
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