Chemical structures, extraction and analysis technologies, and bioactivities of edible fungal polysaccharides from Poria cocos: An updated review

CYJ Ng, NPY Lai, WM Ng, KTH Siah, RY Gan… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
Poria cocos is a popular medicinal food. Polysaccharides are the key component of Poria
cocos, forming 70–90% of the dry sclerotia mass. Recent studies indicate that Poria cocos …

Exploring apple pectic polysaccharides: Extraction, characterization, and biological activities-A comprehensive review

N Kumari, M Kumar, N Rais, S Puri, K Sharma… - International Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
Apple (Malus domestica) is a popular and ancient fruit of the Myrtaceae family. Apple fruit is
well-known for its great nutritional and phytochemical content consisted of beneficial …

Modified polysaccharides for food packaging applications: a review

W Janik, Ł Jakubski, S Kudła, G Dudek - International Journal of Biological …, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract Development of new food packaging materials is crucial to reduce the use of single-
use plastics and to limit their destructive impact on the environment. Polysaccharides …

Recent progress in research on Momordica charantia polysaccharides: extraction, purification, structural characteristics and bioactivities

K Zhan, X Ji, L Luo - Chemical and Biological Technologies in Agriculture, 2023 - Springer
Abstract Momordica charantia (M. charantia), as a common edible vegetable and herb, is
mainly distributed in tropical and subtropical regions of the world. M. charantia …

Isolation, structural properties, and bioactivities of polysaccharides from Althaea officinalis Linn.: A review

T Xue, K Ruan, Z Tang, J Duan, H Xu - International journal of biological …, 2023 - Elsevier
Althaea officinalis Linn.(AO) is a widely distributed herbaceous plant with a long history of
medicinal and food functions in Europe and Western Asia. Althaea officinalis polysaccharide …

Recent innovations (2020–2023) in the approaches for the chemical functionalization of curdlan and pullulan: A mini-review

SA Ganie, LJ Rather, MA Assiri, Q Li - International Journal of Biological …, 2024 - Elsevier
Chemical modification represents a highly efficacious approach for enhancing the
physicochemical characteristics and biological functionalities of natural polysaccharides …

Structure–effect relationship studies of polysaccharides based on receptor–active centres: an alternative view

W Zhang, X Zhang, Q Bai, L Liang, S Wang, L Guo - Food & Function, 2023 - pubs.rsc.org
Polysaccharides are ubiquitous biomolecules found in nature that have attracted research
interest due to their unique nutritional and pharmacological value. Their structural variability …

Effect of Ultrasonic Irradiation on the Physicochemical and Structural Properties of Laminaria japonica Polysaccharides and Their Performance in Biological Activities

J Wu, H Wang, Y Liu, B Xu, B Du, Y Yang - Molecules, 2022 - mdpi.com
Due to the large molecular weight and complex structure of Laminaria japonica
polysaccharides (LJP), which limit their absorption and utilization by the body, methods to …

Physicochemical properties and anti-diabetic ability of polysaccharides from a thinned peach fruit

L Zhou, Y Song, Y Jiang, Y Wei, S Jiang, Y Chen… - Food & Function, 2023 - pubs.rsc.org
Thinned peach fruit is a by-product with abundant yields. However, it is barely utilized. This
study aimed to study the physicochemical properties and anti-diabetic ability of …

Mechanisms and structure-activity relationships of polysaccharides in the intervention of Alzheimer's disease: A review

J Tang, M Yousaf, YP Wu, Q Li, YQ Xu… - International Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a complex neurodegenerative disease. Despite several
decades of research, the development of effective treatments and responses for Alzheimer's …