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The structure of mushroom polysaccharides and their beneficial role in health

Huang, X. and Nie, S. · Food & Function · 2015

Meta-analysis / review

Abstract

This review of mushroom polysaccharides, including those of oyster mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus), summarises their structure and beneficial roles in health, including immunomodulatory, antioxidant, antidiabetic and anti-tumour effects.

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How to cite

Huang, X. and Nie, S (2015) 'The structure of mushroom polysaccharides and their beneficial role in health', Food & Function, 6(10), pp. 3205-3217. doi:10.1039/c5fo00678c

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