Effects of Medicinal Fungi-Derived β-Glucan on Tumor Progression

Effects of Medicinal Fungi-Derived β-Glucan on Tumor Progression

β-Glucans have been studied in animal species, from earthworms to humans. They form a heterogenous group of glucose polymers found in fungi, plants, bacteria, and seaweed. β-Glucans have slowly emerged as an important target for the recognition of pathogens. In the current review, we highlight the m...

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Main Authors:  Vaclav Vetvicka, Tamara V. Teplyakova, Alexandra B. Shintyapina, Tatiana A. Korolenko
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-03-01
Series:Journal of Fungi
Subjects:
β-glucan
mushrooms
cancer
immune
health
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2309-608X/7/4/250

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