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Beta-glucans : applications, effects and research / Martha Coleman, editor.
- Format:
- Book
- Series:
- Chemistry research and applications series.
- Chemistry Research and Applications Series
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Glucans.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (165 pages)
- Place of Publication:
- New York, [New York] : Nova Publishers, 2017.
- Summary:
- Polysaccharides (?-D-glucans) are a group of compounds belonging to the class of agents known as biological response modifiers, and have a potential therapeutic role in atherosclerosis, inflammatory diseases, and cancer. ?-(1?3)-Glucans can be cellular structural polysaccharides or polysaccharides secreted on the surfaces of mushrooms or fungi. There are many types of ?-glucans from different sources; some of them have been studied more precisely as potential therapeutic compounds for medical applications. The authors of this book review and discuss new research on the applications and effects of beta-glucans.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.
- Description based on print version record.
- ISBN:
- 1-5361-0655-0
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