Direct chemical synthesis of the beta-mannans: linear and block syntheses of the alternating beta-(1-->3)-beta-(1-->4)-mannan common to Rhodotorula glutinis, Rhodotorula mucilaginosa, and Leptospira biflexa.

Direct chemical synthesis of the beta-mannans: linear and block syntheses of the alternating beta-(1-->3)-beta-(1-->4)-mannan common to Rhodotorula glutinis, Rhodotorula mucilaginosa, and Leptospira biflexa.