MeSH

Polysaccharides composed of repeating glucose units. They can consist of branched or unbranched chains in any linkages.

Year introduced: 1979

Glucose polymers consisting of a backbone of beta(1->3)-linked beta-D-glucopyranosyl units with beta(1->6) linked side chains of various lengths. They are a major component of the CELL WALL of organisms and of soluble DIETARY FIBER.

Year introduced: 2005