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Glossary Polysaccharides

long chains of sugar molecules forming complex carbohydrates

Polysaccharides are long chains of sugar molecules bonded together, forming complex carbohydrates. They serve various functions in living organisms, such as storing energy (e.g., starch in plants and glycogen in animals) and providing structural support (e.g., cellulose in plant cell walls and chitin in the exoskeletons of insects).

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research Bioactivities, isolation and purification methods of polysaccharides from natural products: A review

305 citations , July 2016 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules”

This review describes the roles of polysaccharides in antitumor, antiviral, and anti-inflammatory activities and introduces methods for their isolation and purification, reporting no new research results.

research Polysaccharides from Traditional Chinese Medicines: Extraction, Purification, Modification, and Biological Activity

125 citations , December 2016 in “Molecules”

This review discusses the extraction, purification, modification, and biological activity of polysaccharides from Traditional Chinese Medicine and reports no new research findings.

research Ultrasonic-assisted extraction and in-vitro antioxidant activity of polysaccharide from Hibiscus leaf

59 citations , August 2014 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules”

In this study, the researchers optimized the extraction conditions for crude polysaccharide from Hibiscus rosa-sinensis leaves, achieving a yield of 9.66% and demonstrated strong antioxidant activities in vitro.

research Unraveling the web of defense: the crucial role of polysaccharides in immunity

49 citations , October 2024 in “Frontiers in Immunology”

In this review, the authors highlighted the potential of natural polysaccharides from plants, animals, and microbes to modulate immune responses, reduce inflammation, and strengthen the intestinal barrier, suggesting their promising role as immunomodulatory agents in pharmaceutical applications.

research Biodegradable Polysaccharide Gels for Skin Scaffolds

31 citations , January 2011 in “Journal of Biomaterials and Nanobiotechnology”

This paper describes the development of unique hydrogel skin scaffolds from plant-derived polysaccharide mixtures that may offer improved biocompatibility and mechanical properties for use in artificial skin.

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