NOVEL ß-GLUCANS ISOLATED FROM HIGHER BASIDIOMYCETES MUSHROOM GANODERMA TSUGAE VAR. JANNIEAE

摘要

Novel highly soluble in water ß-glucan is provided that can be obtained from the fruiting bodies or the submerged cultivated mycelium biomass of the higher Basidiomycetes medicinal mushroom Ganoderma tsugae var. jannieae strain Tay-1. Also provided are compositions comprising the ß-glucan for use as nutriceuticals, dietary supplements, cosmetic products, and in therapy.