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Published on: March 11, 2010
[Analysis of linden flower mucilage.]
1Lehrstuhl für Pharmazeutische Biologie der Universität Regensburg, Bundesrepublik Deutschland.
Planta Medica
|November 1, 1983
Summary
Linden flower mucilage contains complex polysaccharides, primarily composed of galactose, arabinose, and rhamnose, with significant uronic acid content. These water-soluble compounds were characterized using advanced analytical techniques.
Area of Science:
- Phytochemistry
- Carbohydrate Chemistry
- Analytical Chemistry
Context:
- Linden flowers (Tilia species) are a traditional herbal remedy.
- Their mucilage is known for its water-soluble polysaccharide content.
- Understanding the detailed composition of this mucilage is important for its applications.
Purpose:
- To quantitatively determine the composition of water-soluble polysaccharides in linden flowers.
- To identify the constituent monosaccharides and uronic acids.
- To fractionate and characterize the mucilage polysaccharides.
Summary:
- Viscosimetric measurements quantified the mucilage content.
- Total hydrolysis revealed major sugars: D-galactose, L-arabinose, L-rhamnose, and significant uronic acids (D-galacturonic and D-glucuronic acid).
- DEAE-cellulose fractionation yielded five distinct fractions with varying sugar and uronic acid profiles, further analyzed by electrophoresis and ultracentrifugation.
Impact:
- Provides a detailed chemical profile of linden flower mucilage polysaccharides.
- Establishes a foundation for understanding the structure-function relationships of these compounds.
- Supports potential applications of linden mucilage in food, pharmaceutical, or cosmetic industries.
