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β-Glucans

Emma J. Murphy, Emanuele Rezoagli, Ian Major, Neil J. Rowan, John G. Laffey

2021Encyclopedia31 citationsDOIOpen Access PDF

Abstract

β-glucans are complex polysaccharides that are found in several plants and foods, including mushrooms. β-glucans display an array of potentially therapeutic properties.

Topics & Concepts

PolysaccharideFood scienceChemistryBiologyBiochemistryPolysaccharides and Plant Cell WallsPolysaccharides Composition and ApplicationsEnzyme Production and Characterization