Caracterização química de glucanas fúngicas e suas aplicações biotecnológicas

Resumo

This article gives an overview of exopolysaccharides produced by fungi. The structural characterization of beta-D-(1->3) and beta-D-(1->3, 1->6)- glucans is discussed focusing on different chemical and physical procedures. The industrial applications are also considered mainly from the point of view of human health.

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exopolysaccharides, glucans, structural characterization

Como citar

Química Nova. Sociedade Brasileira de Química, v. 29, n. 1, p. 85-92, 2006.