- A
glucan is a
polysaccharide derived from D-glucose,
linked by
glycosidic bonds.
Glucans are
noted in two forms:
alpha glucans and beta
glucans. Many...
- Beta-
glucans, β-
glucans comprise a
group of β-D-glucose
polysaccharides (
glucans)
naturally occurring in the cell
walls of cereals, bacteria, and fungi...
- Oat β-
glucans are water-soluble β-
glucans derived from the
endosperm of oat
kernels known for
their dietary contribution as
components of
soluble fiber...
-
glucan (PGG
glucan,
proprietary name Betafectin) is an anti-infective
agent and a form or type of beta-
glucan.
Betafectin is a PGG-
glucan, a novel...
- α-
Glucans (alpha-
glucans) are
polysaccharides of D-glucose
monomers linked with
glycosidic bonds of the
alpha form. α-
Glucans use
cofactors in a cofactor...
- of
dietary fiber (10
grams per 100 gram serving),
whole oats
supply beta-
glucan (4
grams per 100 gram serving; table), a
soluble fiber with cholesterol-lowering...
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Glucan endo-1,3-β-D-glucosidase (EC 3.2.1.39, endo-1,3-β-glucanase, laminarinase, laminaranase, oligo-1,3-glucosidase, callase, beta-1,3-glucanase, Kitalase...
- 4-alpha-D-
glucan:1,4-alpha-D-
glucan 4-alpha-D-glucosyltransferase.
Other names in
common use
include amylase III, and 1,4-alpha-
glucan:1,4-alpha-
glucan...
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Glucan 1,3-α-glucosidase (EC 3.2.1.84, exo-1,3-α-glucanase,
glucosidase II, 1,3-α-D-
glucan 3-glucohydrolase) is an
enzyme with
systematic name 3-α-D-glucan...
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Glucan 1,4-alpha-maltohydrolase (EC 3.2.1.133,
maltogenic alpha-amylase, 1,4-alpha-D-
glucan alpha-maltohydrolase) is an
enzyme with
systematic name 4-alpha-D-glucan...
