Potential promising anticancer applications of β-glucans: a review Review Article Beta-Glucans as a Therapeutic Agent: Literature Review Eric Francelino Andrade* and Débora Ribeiro Orlando Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Federal University of Jequitinhonha and Mucuri Valleys, Unaí Minas Gerais, Brazil *Corresponding author: Eric Francelino Andrade, Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Federal University of Jequitinhonha