Inhalation of (1→3)-β-D-glucan causes airway eosinophilia

Background: Moulds are present in a variety of environments and aerosols of fungal spores are generated when mouldy materials are handled. Molds contain (1→3)-β-D-glucan, a polyglucose which is present in the cell wall of fungi, certain bacteria and plants.

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Main Authors: Birgitta Fogelmark (Author), Jörgen Thorn (Author), Ragnar Rylander (Author)
Format: Book
Published: Hindawi Limited, 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z.
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Summary:Background: Moulds are present in a variety of environments and aerosols of fungal spores are generated when mouldy materials are handled. Molds contain (1→3)-β-D-glucan, a polyglucose which is present in the cell wall of fungi, certain bacteria and plants.
Item Description:0962-9351
1466-1861
10.1080/09629350123707