Beta glucans : mechanisms of action / editors, Vaclav Vetvicka & Miroslav Novak.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Větvička, Václav, Author.

Contributor:

Větvička, Václav.

Novák, Miroslav.

Series:

Biology and chemistry of beta glucan, 2211-0526 ; v. 1

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Glucans.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (91 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

[Saif Zone, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates] : Bentham Science Publishers Ltd., [2011]

Language Note:

English

Summary:

ß-Glucan is generally considered to be a very safe immunomodulator. It is a well-known biological response modifier (BRM) that has been used as an adjuvant therapy for cancer since 1980, mostly in Japan. ß-Glucan enhances the innate host defense against certain bacteria, yeast, and viral pathogens. I addition, glucans are also considered to be important in prophylaxis against irradiation. Various types of glucans are now routinely added both to human and animal food. At least 26 clinical trials are currently under way in several countries. The authors of this ebook have selected and brought to

Contents:

02 Cover Page.pdf; 03 eBooks End User License Agreement-Website; 04 Contents; 05 Foreword; 06 Preface; 07 CONTRIBUTORS; 08 Chapter 01; 10 Chapter 03; 11 Chapter 04; 12 Chapter 05; 13 Chapter 06; 14 index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781608052103

1608052109

OCLC:

779141424