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glu·can
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glucannoun
Any polysaccharide that is a polymer of glucose
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Glucan
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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Glucan
A glucan molecule is a polysaccharide of D-glucose monomers, linked by glycosidic bonds. Many beta-glucans are medically important. They represent a drug target for antifungal medications of the echinocandin class.
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of glucan in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of glucan in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4
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