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glucan [′glü‚kan] (biochemistry) A polysaccharide composed of the hexose sugarD-glucose. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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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). Animal studies indicate that the limited polymer size degradation, which occurs when foods containing glucans are processed, does not affect plasma cholesterol-lowering properties. 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. |
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