Abstract The World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID-19 as a pandemic on
March 11, 2020, because of its widespread transmission and infection rates. The unique …

Non-cellulosic β-glucans are now recognized as potent immunological activators, and some
are used clinically in China and Japan. These β-glucans consist of a backbone of glucose …

Coronavirus pneumonia is accompanied by rapid virus replication, where a large number of
inflammatory cell infiltration and cytokine storm may lead to acute lung injury, acute …

Background Biotechnological potential of yeasts can be evidenced by the rich history of its
application in food fermentation. Several yeast species isolated from fermented foods have …

Highlights•Beta-glucan exhibit a broad spectrum of biological activities.•Latest research
progress on anti-inflammatory effects of glucans was reported.•In vitro anti-inflammation …

Glucan is a natural polysaccharide widely distributed in cereals and microorganisms that
has various biological activities, including immunomodulatory, anti-infective, anti …

Beta-glucan (BG) is a conserved cell wall components of bacteria, fungi, and yeast. BG is an
immunomodulator and stimulates the host immune system. This study was performed to …

Background Gut microbiota closely communicate in the immune system to maintain a
balanced immune homeostasis in the gastrointestinal tract of the host. Oral administration of …

β-glucan, one of the homopolysaccharides composed of D-glucose, exists widely in cereals
and microorganisms and possesses various biological activities, including anti …

The cancer is one of the main causes of human deaths worldwide. The exact mechanisms of
initiation and progression of malignancies are not clear yet, but there is a common …