Definition of "glucans" [glucans]

• Plural form of glucan. (noun)

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• "Normally, these bacteria break down sugar we eat and make sticky molecules called glucans, which let bacteria to cling to our teeth and damage their surfaces, Koo told MyHealthNewsDaily."
• "Here are six of the most well-researched anti-cancer mushrooms rich in polysaccharides and beta glucans, the primary active immune-enhancing constituents."
• "Dr Kenyon continues, The yeast compounds will undoubtedly reduce vulnerability to flu infection Jung et al '04, and if government were better informed they would be adding yeast beta glucans into the nation's food chain, something that would be easy through flour fortification."