Beta-Glucans from Fungi: Biological and Health-Promoting Potential in the COVID-19 Pandemic Era
Beta-glucans comprise a group of polysaccharides of natural origin found in bacteria, algae, and plants, e.g., cereal seeds, as well as microfungi and macrofungi (mushrooms), which are characterized by diverse structures and functions. They are known for their metabolic and immunomodulatory properti...
Main Authors: | Iwona Mirończuk-Chodakowska, Karolina Kujawowicz, Anna Maria Witkowska |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-11-01
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Series: | Nutrients |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/13/11/3960 |
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