Approximately 80% of the fungal cell wall is composed of polysaccharides. The main constituents are β-glucan, mannan, galactomannan, and chitin (1–3). The cell wall also contains protein and a small amount of lipid.
Approximately 80% of the fungal cell wall is composedof polysaccharides. The main constituents are β-glucan,mannan, galactomannan, and chitin (1–3). The cell wallalso contains protein and a small amount of lipid.