Effects after inhalation of (1 → 3)-β-D-glucan and relation to mould exposure in the home

• المؤلفون الرئيسيون: Lena Beijer (مؤلف), Jörgen Thorn (مؤلف), Ragnar Rylander (مؤلف)
• التنسيق: كتاب
• منشور في: Hindawi Limited, 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• الموضوعات: article
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Background: Damp conditions indoors favour the growth of microorganisms, and these contain several agents that may cause inflammation when inhaled. Moulds contain a polyglucose in their cell wall, defined as (1→3)-β-D-glucan, exhibiting effects on inflammatory cells.