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  • Biochemistry
  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Microbiology

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  • Beta-glucans (β-glucans) are biological response modifiers with activity influenced by structural variations.
  • Hot water extraction is a method to obtain high molecular weight β-glucans without chemical alteration.
  • Solid-state spectroscopy (FT-IR, NMR) offers superior analysis of preserved polysaccharide structures compared to solution-state methods.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare hot water extracted β-glucans from different yeast sources using FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy.
  • To analyze the structural characteristics and purity of extracted β-glucans in their preserved state.
  • To investigate potential differences in β-glucan structure and composition based on yeast origin.

Main Methods:

  • Hot water extraction of β-glucans from various yeast sources.
  • Solid-state Fourier Transform Infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy for comparative analysis.
  • Solid-state Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectroscopy for structural confirmation.

Main Results:

  • Extracted β-glucans showed the characteristic structure of β-1,3/1,6-linked glucans.
  • Noticeable levels of proteins, chitin, and other impurities were detected.
  • Yeast sources like *C. guilliermondii*, *P. pastoris*, and *S. pastorianus* yielded β-glucans with higher protein content.
  • Differences in mannan, chitin, and α-glucan content were observed between samples.
  • Solid-state FT-IR analysis presented challenges due to band intensity changes and overlapping signals.

Conclusions:

  • Hot water extraction effectively yields high molecular weight β-1,3/1,6-linked glucans.
  • The presence of proteins and other impurities varies depending on the yeast source.
  • Further studies are required to confirm species-specific structures and overcome limitations in solid-state FT-IR analysis.