A Report on Fungal (1→3)-α-<span style="font-variant: small-caps">d</span>-glucans: Properties, Functions and Application
The cell walls of fungi are composed of glycoproteins, chitin, and α- and β-glucans. Although there are many reports on β-glucans, α-glucan polysaccharides are not yet fully understood. This review characterizes the physicochemical properties and functions of (1&a...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2019-11-01
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Series: | Molecules |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/24/21/3972 |