noun
- a polysaccharide composed of glucose units linked together, found in plants, fungi, and bacteria
Usage: biochemistry
Examples
- Beta-glucan is found in the cell walls of oats and barley.
- The researcher studied how glucan affects immune system function.
- Yeast cell walls contain a high concentration of glucan.
- This supplement contains beta-glucan extracted from mushrooms.
- The plant’s glucan content increased during the ripening process.
- Scientists are investigating glucan as a potential prebiotic.