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Polysaccharides in pharmacy: current applications and future concepts.

G Franz

    Planta Medica
    |December 1, 1989
    PubMed
    Summary

    Polysaccharides, versatile biopolymers, offer diverse applications in medicine and pharmacy. Emerging research highlights their potential as immune-modulating agents for adjuvant cancer therapy.

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    Area of Science:

    • Biochemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences

    Background:

    • Polysaccharides are structurally diverse biological macromolecules.
    • They possess a wide range of physicochemical properties.
    • These properties underpin their extensive applications in pharmacy and medicine.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To discuss the classical and emerging applications of polysaccharides.
    • To highlight the role of physiologically active polymers.
    • To present examples of immune-modulating antitumor polysaccharides.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review of polysaccharide applications.
    • Focus on physiologically active polymers.
    • Case studies of antitumor polysaccharides.

    Main Results:

    • Polysaccharides have established industrial and pharmaceutical uses.
    • Physiologically active polymers represent a novel application area.
    • Immune-modulating antitumor polysaccharides show promise for adjuvant cancer therapy.

    Conclusions:

    • Polysaccharides are crucial biopolymers with broad pharmaceutical relevance.
    • Their potential extends to novel therapeutic strategies, particularly in oncology.
    • Further research into immune-modulating polysaccharides is warranted for adjuvant tumor treatment.

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