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  • Marine Biotechnology
  • Biochemistry
  • Polymer Science

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  • Sulfated polysaccharides, including fucoidan and chondroitin sulfate, possess diverse biological activities.
  • Controlling the molecular weight of these polysaccharides is crucial for optimizing their applications.
  • Existing depolymerization methods can sometimes lead to loss of functional groups or structural integrity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the efficacy of hydrothermal treatment for depolymerizing sulfated polysaccharides.
  • To determine the optimal conditions for obtaining low molecular weight sulfated polysaccharides without significant degradation.
  • To assess the impact of hydrothermal treatment on the molecular weight, degree of sulfation, and structural integrity of fucoidan and chondroitin sulfate.

Main Methods:

  • Depolymerization of fucoidan and chondroitin sulfate using hydrothermal conditions at temperatures ranging from 120-180°C for 5-60 minutes.
  • Analysis of molecular weight changes using appropriate techniques.
  • Characterization of the degree of sulfation and infrared (IR) spectra to assess structural integrity and desulfation.

Main Results:

  • Fucoidan depolymerization was dependent on reaction temperature and time.
  • Below 140°C, fucoidan depolymerization occurred without significant changes in sulfation degree or IR spectra.
  • Above 160°C, partial degradation of fucoidan was observed; similar depolymerization trends were noted for chondroitin sulfate.

Conclusions:

  • Hydrothermal treatment is a viable method for the controlled depolymerization of sulfated polysaccharides.
  • Mild hydrothermal conditions (below 140°C) allow for the preparation of low molecular weight sulfated polysaccharides.
  • This method preserves the initial glycan structures and avoids desulfation, yielding high-quality products.