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) |
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Hindawi Limited,
2001-01-01T00:00:00Z.
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