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Natural and Modified (1→3)-β-D-Glucans in Health Promotion and Disease Alleviation
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A number of polysaccharides with beta-glycosidic linkage are widespread in nature in a variety of sources. All have a common structure and the (1-->3)-beta-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-->3)-beta-D-glucans are not suitable for many medical applications. Various methods of changing or modifying the beta-D-glucan chemical structure and transforming it to a soluble form have been published. The beta-D-glucan bioactive properties can be affected positively or negatively by such modifications. This review examines beta-glucan sources in nature, health effects and structure-activity relationships. It presents the current state of beta-D-glucan solubilization methods and discusses their effectiveness and application possibilities for the future.
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- Zeković, D. B., Kwiatkowski, S., Vrvić, M. M., Jakovljević, D., & Moran, C. A.
- Venue
- Critical Reviews in Biotechnology
- Publisher
- Informa UK Limited
- Published
- 2005-01
- Volume
- 25
- Issue
- 4
- Pages
- 205-230
- ISSN
- 0738-8551 (ISSN-L)
- 1549-7801
- OpenAlex
- W2164052164
- Cited by
- 309
- References
- 141
- FWCI
- 4.59
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
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