Beta-glucans in medical applications

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β-glucans are natural polysaccharides that have significant therapeutic potential, particularly as metabolic and immune modulatory agents. Knowledge of the effects and functions of β-glucans, which have been used in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries, is continuously being added and advanced by modern immunological and biotechnological methods. The extraordinary interest in their medical effects is reflected in the high number of studies on cells and in animal models, and there are also a number of clinical trials conducted or in progress. This is also based on the fact that no toxic or other side-effects have so far been observed with their oral administration.

This publication provides an overview of the origins of interest in beta glucans, the possibilities of natural sources for their production, and the differences in the chemical and physical properties of beta glucans from different sources.

The following is a summary of findings from clinical research on the effects of beta glucans on different organs and different diseases: the gastrointestinal tract and gut microbiome, immunomodulatory mechanisms at different levels of the immune system, anti-cancer and metabolic effects, and also the potential use of beta glucans in bioengineering applications.

The book also provides a chapter of frequently asked questions and answers. The latter is also suitable for the layman, with links to the relevant chapters for more detailed information.

ISBN: 978-80-974795-0-3

First edition, 2024

Number of pages: 120

 

Authors Dušan Bakoš, Tibor Doboly

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