A glucan molecule is a polysaccharide of D-glucose monomers, linked by glycosidic bonds. Many beta-glucans are medically important. They represent a drug target for antifungal medications of the echinocandin class. == Types == The following are glucans: (The α- and β- and numbers clarify the type of O-glycosidic bond.) === Alpha === === Beta ===...
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One of a group of polysaccharide sugars composed of D-glucose monomers linked together by glycosidic bonds. ... Examples of glucans are dextran, laminarin, and lichenin. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...
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Type: Term Pronunciation: glū′kan Synonyms: glucosan
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