Immune-modulatory effects of dietary Yeast Beta-1,3/1,6-D-glucan.
Nutr J
; 13: 38, 2014 Apr 28.
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| ID: mdl-24774968
ABSTRACT
Beta-glucans are a heterogeneous group of natural polysaccharides mostly investigated for their immunological effects. Due to the low systemic availability of oral preparations, it has been thought that only parenterally applied beta-glucans can modulate the immune system. However, several in vivo and in vitro investigations have revealed that orally applied beta-glucans also exert such effects. Various receptor interactions, explaining possible mode of actions, have been detected. The effects mainly depend on the source and structure of the beta-glucans. In the meantime, several human clinical trials with dietary insoluble yeast beta-glucans have been performed. The results confirm the previous findings of in vivo studies. The results of all studies taken together clearly indicate that oral intake of insoluble yeast beta-glucans is safe and has an immune strengthening effect.
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Beta-Glucanas
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Fatores Imunológicos
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Animals
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Humans
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En
Ano de publicação:
2014
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Article