Abstract
β-Glucans of Agaricus brasiliensis fruiting bodies in different stages of maturity were isolated and characterized by FTIR and NMR. These fractions had greater amount of (1→6)-β-glucan and the (1→3)-β-glucan increased with fruiting bodies maturation. Yields of β-glucans increased from 42 mg β-glucans g−1 fruiting bodies (dry wt) in immature stage to 43 mg g−1 in mature stage with immature spores, and decreased to 40 mg g−1 in mature stage with spore maturation. Mature fruiting bodies, which included these glucans, have potential therapeutical benefits for use in nutraceutical products.
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Camelini, C.M., Maraschin, M., de Mendonça, M.M. et al. Structural Characterization of β-glucans of Agaricus brasiliensis in Different Stages of Fruiting Body Maturity and their Use in Nutraceutical Products. Biotechnol Lett 27, 1295–1299 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10529-005-0222-6
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