beta-glucan

Noun

Meaning

beta-glucan (plural beta-glucans)

A group of polysaccharides naturally occurring in the cell walls of cereals, bacteria, and fungi.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Examples

In comparison, the indigestible polysaccharide cellulose is also a beta-glucan, but is not soluble because of its (1→4)-beta-D-linkages. Source: Internet

This type of beta-glucan is also referred to as a mixed-linkage (1→3), (1→4)-beta-D-glucan. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

beta-cryptoxanthin beta-dextrin beta-dosimetry beta-glucans beta-glucosidase beta-h-fructosidase