Vetvicka Vaclav, et al.
Molecules, 2019
Abstract
Glucans are part of a group of biologically active natural molecules and are steadily gaining strong attention not only as an important food supplement, but also as an immunostimulant and potential drug. This paper represents an up-to-date review of glucans (β-1,3-glucans) and their role in various immune reactions and the treatment of cancer. With more than 80 clinical trials evaluating their biological effects, the question is not if glucans will move from food supplement to widely accepted drug, but how soon.
Keywords
drug; food; beta-glucan; immunity; infection; mushrooms; supplement.
Conflict of interest statement
The authors declare no conflict of interest.| PMID: | 30935016 |
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| DOI: | 10.3390/molecules24071251 |
| PMCID (Free PMC Article): | PMC6479769 |
| Category: | General properties of Beta-Glucan |
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