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Article: Natural and Modified (1[arrow right]3)-[beta]-D-Glucans in Health Promotion and Disease Alleviation
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- Critical Reviews in Biotechnology
- Article date:
- October 1, 2005
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ABSTRACT A number of polysaccharides with β-glycosidic linkage are widespread in nature in a variety of sources. All have a common structure and the (1[arrow right]3)-β-D-glucan backbone is essential. They have attracted attention over the years because of their bioactive and medicinal
properties. In many cases their functional role is a mystery, in others it is well established. Because of their insoluble chemical nature, particulate (1[arrow right]3)-β-D-glucans are not suitable for many medical applications. Various methods of changing or modifying the β-D-glucan chem
ical structure and transforming it to a soluble form have been published. The β-D-glucan ...
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