Glucan
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Not to be confused with Glycan.
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.