Scientific Literature/Results
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The following links provide the citations and abstracts of research articles focused on the gluco polysaccharides Biothera is developing. These articles were published in peer-reviewed medical and scientific journals.
Biothera 's research program has generated the following studies, which include both clinical and preclinical research. Follow the links below for the official abstracts for each study.
December 2010
A randomised controlled trial to assess the ability of yeast-derived 1,3/1,6 glucopolysaccharide to reduce upper respiratory tract infection symptoms.
Presentation: The British Society of Immunology. Publication pending
April 2010
Beta-glucan Supplement Reduces Upper Respiratory Tract Infections and Improves Mood State in Healthy Stressed Subjects
Presentation: Experimental Biology, 2010. Publication pending.
February 2010
Beta 1,3/1,6 Glucan Decreases Upper Respiratory Tract Infection Symptoms and Improves Psychological Well-being in Moderate to Highly-Stressed Subjects.
Agro Food Industry Hi-Tech (2010) 21:21-24.
December 2009
Effect of Beta 1, 3/1, 6 Glucan on Upper Respiratory Tract Infection Symptoms and Mood State in Marathon Athletes.
Journal of Sports Science and Medicine (2009). 8:509-515.
July 2009
Randomized Phase II Clinical Trials of Wellmune WGP® for Immune Support During Cold and Flu Season.
The Journal of Applied Research (2009) 9:20-42.
May 2008
Effects of an Immunomodulating Supplement on Upper Respiratory Tract Infection Symptoms in Wildland Firefighters.
Presentation: American College of Sports Medicine. Publication pending.