| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7787571 | Carbohydrate Polymers | 2015 | 56 Pages |
Abstract
- The immunostimulatory activity of polysaccharides triggering cellular events is presented.
- Glucans, mannans, and pectic polysaccharides are the most studied immunostimulatory polysaccharides.
- The immunostimulatory activity is influenced by a combination of structural features.
- Triple-helix and acetyl and sulfate groups highly contribute to the immunostimulation.
- More in vitro and in vivo assays with well structurally defined polysaccharides are required.
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Authors
Sónia S. Ferreira, Cláudia P. Passos, Pedro Madureira, Manuel Vilanova, Manuel A. Coimbra,