Beta-Glucans from Fungi: Biological and Health-Promoting Potential in the COVID-19 Pandemic Era

Beta-glucans comprise a group of polysaccharides of natural origin found in bacteria, algae, and plants, e.g., cereal seeds, as well as microfungi and macrofungi (mushrooms), which are characterized by diverse structures and functions. They are known for their metabolic and immunomodulatory properti...

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Autores principales:	Iwona Mirończuk-Chodakowska, Karolina Kujawowicz, Anna Maria Witkowska
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Publicado:	MDPI AG 2021
Materias:	β-glucans macrofungi mushrooms food SARS-CoV-2 COVID-19 Nutrition. Foods and food supply TX341-641
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spelling	oai:doaj.org-article:71a8c310b29b44ec8b2bb285554967dd2021-11-25T18:35:37ZBeta-Glucans from Fungi: Biological and Health-Promoting Potential in the COVID-19 Pandemic Era10.3390/nu131139602072-6643https://doaj.org/article/71a8c310b29b44ec8b2bb285554967dd2021-11-01T00:00:00Zhttps://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/13/11/3960https://doaj.org/toc/2072-6643Beta-glucans comprise a group of polysaccharides of natural origin found in bacteria, algae, and plants, e.g., cereal seeds, as well as microfungi and macrofungi (mushrooms), which are characterized by diverse structures and functions. They are known for their metabolic and immunomodulatory properties, including anticancer, antibacterial, and antiviral. Recent reports suggest a potential of beta-glucans in the prevention and treatment of COVID-19. In contrast to β-glucans from other sources, β-glucans from mushrooms are characterized by β-1,3-glucans with short β-1,6-side chains. This structure is recognized by receptors located on the surface of immune cells; thus, mushroom β-glucans have specific immunomodulatory properties and gained BRM (biological response modifier) status. Moreover, mushroom beta-glucans also owe their properties to the formation of triple helix conformation, which is one of the key factors influencing the bioactivity of mushroom beta-glucans. This review summarizes the latest findings on biological and health-promoting potential of mushroom beta-glucans for the treatment of civilization and viral diseases, with particular emphasis on COVID-19.Iwona Mirończuk-ChodakowskaKarolina KujawowiczAnna Maria WitkowskaMDPI AGarticleβ-glucansmacrofungimushroomsfoodSARS-CoV-2COVID-19Nutrition. Foods and food supplyTX341-641ENNutrients, Vol 13, Iss 3960, p 3960 (2021)
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spellingShingle	β-glucans macrofungi mushrooms food SARS-CoV-2 COVID-19 Nutrition. Foods and food supply TX341-641 Iwona Mirończuk-Chodakowska Karolina Kujawowicz Anna Maria Witkowska Beta-Glucans from Fungi: Biological and Health-Promoting Potential in the COVID-19 Pandemic Era
description	Beta-glucans comprise a group of polysaccharides of natural origin found in bacteria, algae, and plants, e.g., cereal seeds, as well as microfungi and macrofungi (mushrooms), which are characterized by diverse structures and functions. They are known for their metabolic and immunomodulatory properties, including anticancer, antibacterial, and antiviral. Recent reports suggest a potential of beta-glucans in the prevention and treatment of COVID-19. In contrast to β-glucans from other sources, β-glucans from mushrooms are characterized by β-1,3-glucans with short β-1,6-side chains. This structure is recognized by receptors located on the surface of immune cells; thus, mushroom β-glucans have specific immunomodulatory properties and gained BRM (biological response modifier) status. Moreover, mushroom beta-glucans also owe their properties to the formation of triple helix conformation, which is one of the key factors influencing the bioactivity of mushroom beta-glucans. This review summarizes the latest findings on biological and health-promoting potential of mushroom beta-glucans for the treatment of civilization and viral diseases, with particular emphasis on COVID-19.
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author	Iwona Mirończuk-Chodakowska Karolina Kujawowicz Anna Maria Witkowska
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title	Beta-Glucans from Fungi: Biological and Health-Promoting Potential in the COVID-19 Pandemic Era
title_short	Beta-Glucans from Fungi: Biological and Health-Promoting Potential in the COVID-19 Pandemic Era
title_full	Beta-Glucans from Fungi: Biological and Health-Promoting Potential in the COVID-19 Pandemic Era
title_fullStr	Beta-Glucans from Fungi: Biological and Health-Promoting Potential in the COVID-19 Pandemic Era
title_full_unstemmed	Beta-Glucans from Fungi: Biological and Health-Promoting Potential in the COVID-19 Pandemic Era
title_sort	beta-glucans from fungi: biological and health-promoting potential in the covid-19 pandemic era
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publishDate	2021
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Beta-Glucans from Fungi: Biological and Health-Promoting Potential in the COVID-19 Pandemic Era

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