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glucans

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glucans (gloo´kans),
n.pl the polyglucose compounds such as cellulose, starch, amylose, glycogen amylose, and callose.
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It has been proposed that proinflammatory microbial products, such as bacterial endotoxin, prokaryotic DNA, and glucans, markedly modulate the response of the immune system away from its tendency to develop atopic immune responses (Liu and Leung 2000; Martinez and Holt 1999).
Health effects of airborne exposures from concentrated animal feeding ... by Merchant, James A. / Environmental Health Perspectives
Animal studies indicate that the limited polymer size degradation, which occurs when foods containing glucans are processed, does not affect plasma cholesterol-lowering properties.
Create heart-healthy foods by modifying carbohydrate content by Emerging Food R&D Report
According to Biorigin's website, the company sells yeast cell walls that contains a high percentage of manannoligosacharides and beta glucans, which enhance immune system responses.
Biothera and MIT File Patent Infringement Lawsuit Against Biorgin by Business Wire
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