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: | , , |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wiley
2001-01-01
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| Series: | Mediators of Inflammation |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09629350123707 |
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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. |
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| ISSN: | 0962-9351 1466-1861 |