[PDF][PDF] Yeast cell wall polysaccharides as antioxidants and antimutagens: Can they fight cancer? Minireview

G Kogani, M Pajtinka, M Babincova, E Miadokova… - Neoplasma, 2008 - researchgate.net
Polysaccharides represent the major part of the yeast cell wall dry weight and build the
skeletal carcass defining cell wall stability and cell morphology (β-D-glucans) or constitute …

Euglenoid flagellates: a multifaceted biotechnology platform

J Krajčovič, M Vesteg, SD Schwartzbach - Journal of Biotechnology, 2015 - Elsevier
Euglenoid flagellates are mainly fresh water protists growing in highly diverse environments
making them well-suited for a multiplicity of biotechnology applications. Phototrophic …

β-glucan ameliorates methotrexate-induced oxidative organ injury via its antioxidant and immunomodulatory effects

G Şener, E Ekşioğlu-Demiralp, M Çetiner… - European journal of …, 2006 - Elsevier
Methotrexate is an antifolate that is widely used in the treatment of rheumatic disorders and
malignant tumors. The efficacy of methotrexate is often limited by severe side effects and …

Protective effect of β-glucan against oxidative organ injury in a rat model of sepsis

G Şener, H Toklu, F Ercan, G Erkanlı - International immunopharmacology, 2005 - Elsevier
Sepsis leads to various organ damage and dysfunction. One of the underlying mechanisms
is thought to be the oxidative damage due to the generation of free radicals. In this study, we …

Free radical scavenging and apoptotic effects of Cordyceps sinensis fractionated by supercritical carbon dioxide

BJ Wang, SJ Won, ZR Yu, CL Su - Food and Chemical Toxicology, 2005 - Elsevier
Supercritical carbon dioxide (SC-CO2) was used as the elution solvent for fractioning
ethanolic extract (E) of Cordyceps sinensis (CS), a traditional Chinese herbal remedy, into …

Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Cell Wall Components as Tools for Ochratoxin A Decontamination

M Piotrowska, A Masek - Toxins, 2015 - mdpi.com
The aim of this study was to evaluate the usefulness of Saccharomyces cerevisiae cell wall
preparations in the adsorption of ochratoxin A (OTA). The study involved the use of a …

Antioxidant properties of yeast (1→ 3)-β-D-glucan studied by electron paramagnetic resonance spectroscopy and its activity in the adjuvant arthritis

G Kogan, A Staško, K Bauerová, M Polovka… - Carbohydrate …, 2005 - Elsevier
Radical-scavenging activity of the water-soluble derivative obtained from cell wall of the
baker's yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae was investigated using the technique of electron …

Antioxidative activity of (1→ 3),(1→ 6)-β-d-glucan from Saccharomyces cerevisiae grown on different media

SC Jaehrig, S Rohn, LW Kroh, FX Wildenauer… - LWT-Food Science and …, 2008 - Elsevier
In many microorganisms, fungi and algae (1→ 3),(1→ 6)-β-d-glucan can be found as cell
wall polysaccharide. Various publications describe the strong positive influence of these …

β-glucan protects against burn-induced oxidative organ damage in rats

HZ Toklu, G Şener, N Jahovic, B Uslu, S Arbak… - International …, 2006 - Elsevier
Thermal injury may lead to systemic inflammatory response, and multiple organ failure.
Generation of reactive oxygen radicals and lipid peroxidation play important roles in burn …

In Vitro Potential Antioxidant Activity of (1→3),(1→6)-β-d-Glucan and Protein Fractions from Saccharomyces cerevisiae Cell Walls

SC Jaehrig, S Rohn, LW Kroh… - Journal of Agricultural …, 2007 - ACS Publications
(1→ 3),(1→ 6)-β-d-Glucan, a cell wall polysaccharide in many microorganisms, fungi and
algae, is a well-known biological response modifier. Recently, it was found that (1→ 3)-β-d …