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Carbohydrates > Polysaccharides > Glucans > beta-Glucans
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Macromolecular Substances > Polymers > Biopolymers > Glucans > beta-Glucans

Preferred term

beta-Glucans  

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  • Topical Descriptor

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Entry terms

  • beta Glucan
  • beta-Glucan

Scope note

  • Glucose polymers consisting of a backbone of beta(1->3)-linked beta-D-glucopyranosyl units with beta(1->6) linked side chains of various lengths. They are a major component of the CELL WALL of organisms and of soluble DIETARY FIBER.

History note

  • 2005

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D047071

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