β-Glucans: Relationships between Modification, Conformation and Functional Activities
β-glucan is a type of polysaccharide which widely exists in bacteria, fungi, algae, and plants, and has been well known for its biological activities such as enhancing immunity, antitumor, antibacterial, antiviral, and wound healing activities. The conformation of β-glucan plays a crucial role on it...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2017-02-01
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| Series: | Molecules |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/22/2/257 |