Structural Characterization, Technological Functionality, and Physiological Aspects of Fungal ß-D-glucans: A Review.
Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr
; 56(10): 1746-52, 2016 Jul 26.
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ABSTRACT
ß-D-glucans are a (1â3)-linked glucose polymer with (1â6)-linked side chains and a major component of fungal cell walls. They exhibit structural integrity to the fungal cell wall. In addition, ß-glucans are widely used as food adjuvant in food and pharmaceutical industries because of their physico-chemical properties. Several studies have focused on different isolation processes of (1â3) (1â6)-ß-glucan that could affect the physico-chemical and functional properties of ß-glucan such as chemical composition, solubility, viscosity, hydration properties, and oil binding capacity. Immunological activity is one of the most important properties of ß-glucans. Thus, they are effective in inhibiting growth of cancer cells and metastasis and preventing bacterial infection. In humans, ß-glucans reduce blood cholesterol, improve glucose absorption by body cells, and so help wound healing. This review described the prebiotic potentiality of fungal ß-D-glucans with the objective to detail the methodologies applied for their extraction, their structure and techno-functional properties, and finally their biological effects.
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Beta-Glucanas
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Fungos
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Animals
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Humans
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En
Revista:
Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr
Assunto da revista:
CIENCIAS DA NUTRICAO
Ano de publicação:
2016
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Article
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Bélgica