Preparation Methods and Antioxidant Activities of Polysaccharides and Their Derivatives
Xinya Mei1, Chengkun Yi2, Gangliang Huang1
1College of Chemistry, Chongqing Normal University, Chongqing, 401331, China.
Background:
In recent years, the antioxidant effects of polysaccharides have become a hot spot in the field of polysaccharide research.
Method:
Herein, the action mechanisms of polysaccharide antioxidation and scavenging free radicals were analyzed. The research progresses on the preparation methods and antioxidant properties of polysaccharides and their derivatives were summarized.
Conclusion:
Investigating the antioxidant activities of polysaccharides and their derivatives can find useful polysaccharides and their derivatives, which have great potential as natural antioxidants used in functional foods or medicines.
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