Phagocytosis by Human Neutrophils Is Stimulated by a Unique Fungal Cell Wall Component Summary Innate immunity depends upon recognition of surface features common to broad groups of pathogens. The glucose polymer β-glucan has been implicated in fungal immune recognition. Fungal walls have two kinds of β-glucan: β-1,3-glucan and β-1,6-glucan. Predominance
Abstract Despite improvements in chemotherapy and surgery in the treatment of osteosarcoma, satisfactory results are still difficult to achieve. New therapeutic modalities need to be developed for the improvement of these treatments. TRAIL (TNF-related apoptosis inducing ligand) is known as a selective apoptosis inducer in most tumor cells, but not
Concentrated oat β-glucan, a fermentable fiber, lowers serum cholesterol in hypercholesterolemic adults in a randomized controlled trial Abstract Background Soluble fibers lower serum lipids, but are difficult to incorporate into products acceptable to consumers. We investigated the physiological effects of a concentrated oat β-glucan on cardiovascular disease (CVD) endpoints in
Concentrated oat β-glucan, a fermentable fiber, lowers serum cholesterol in hypercholesterolemic adults in a randomized controlled trial Abstract Background Soluble fibers lower serum lipids, but are difficult to incorporate into products acceptable to consumers. We investigated the physiological effects of a concentrated oat β-glucan on cardiovascular disease (CVD) endpoints in