Glucan

A glucan is a polysaccharide derived from D-glucose,[1] 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.

  1. ^ Glucans at the U.S. National Library of Medicine Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)