Abstract β-(1→3)-Glucans can be found as structural polysaccharides in cereals, in algae or as exo-polysaccharides secreted on the surfaces of mushrooms or fungi. Research has now established that β-(1→3)-glucans can trigger different immune responses and act as efficient immunostimulating agents. They constitute prevalent sources of carbons for microorganisms after subsequent

5-Demethylnobiletin is the active ingredient in citrus polymethoxyflavones that could inhibit the proliferation of several tumor cells. However, the anti-tumor effect of 5-Demethylnobiletin on glioblastoma and the underlying molecular mechanisms are remains unknown. In our study, 5-Demethylnobiletin markedly inhibited the viability, migration and invasion of glioblastoma U87-MG, A172 and U251

Highlights Abstract Aureobasidium spp. are the dimorphic fungi which have both major yeast cells and minor filamentous cells. Different strains of Aureobasidium spp. can synthesize different enzymes for utilization of a wide range of substrates including various wastes. Aureobasidium spp. also can synthesize many natural products such as pullulan, β-glucan, polymalate, liamocins, siderophores and melanin which have many applications in various sectors of biotechnology. Furthermore, their

Highlights Abstract Dendritic cells (DCs) are recognized as the most potent antigen-presenting cells, capable of priming both naïve and memory T cells. Thus, tumor-resident DCs (tumor-associated DCs: TADCs) play a crucial role in the immune response against tumors. However, TADCs are also well known as a “double-edged sword” because an immunosuppressive