β-Glucan Metabolic and Immunomodulatory Properties and Potential for Clinical Application
β-glucans are complex polysaccharides that are found in several plants and foods, including mushrooms. β-glucans display an array of potentially therapeutic properties. β-glucans have metabolic and gastro-intestinal effects, modulating the gut microbiome, altering lipid and glucose metabolism, reduc...
Main Authors: | Emma J. Murphy, Emanuele Rezoagli, Ian Major, Neil J. Rowan, John G. Laffey |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-12-01
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Series: | Journal of Fungi |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2309-608X/6/4/356 |
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