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A glucan is a polysaccharide derived from D-glucose, linked by glycosidic bonds. Glucans are noted in two forms: alpha glucans and beta glucans. Many beta-glucans are medically important. They represent a drug target for antifungal medications of the echinocandin class.
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| Subject | Predicate | Object | Confidence | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glucan | is a | polysaccharide derived from D-glucose | 0.90 | text |
| sodium hydroxide to become soluble | instance of | The polysaccharide is attached to the bacteria cells and then mixed in an alkali solution | 0.80 | text |
| Glucan | related to Beta | Lentinus | 0.60 | section |
| Glucan | related to Beta | Pleurotus | 0.60 | section |
| Glucan | related to Biochemical synthesis | Photosynthetic | 0.60 | section |
| Glucan | related to Biochemical synthesis | Since | 0.60 | section |
| Glucan | related to Biochemical synthesis | The | 0.60 | section |
| Glucan | related to Biochemical synthesis | These | 0.60 | section |
| Glucan | related to Biochemical synthesis | Several | 0.60 | section |
| Glucan | related to Clinical significance | The | 0.60 | section |
| Glucan | related to Clinical significance | D-glucan | 0.60 | section |
| Glucan | related to Clinical significance | Although | 0.60 | section |
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