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Preparation, structure and activity of polysaccharide phosphate esters
Shiyang Zhou1, Gangliang Huang1
1Key Laboratory of Carbohydrate Science and Engineering, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Inorganic Functional Materials, Chongqing Normal University, Chongqing 401331, China.
Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy = Biomedecine & Pharmacotherapie
|October 21, 2021
Summary
Phosphorylation enhances the beneficial biological activities of polysaccharides, making them valuable in food and medicine. This review covers phosphorylation methods, structures, and activities of modified polysaccharides.
Area of Science:
- Biochemistry and Materials Science
- Focuses on the chemical modification of biopolymers and their functional properties.
Background:
- Polysaccharides exhibit diverse biological activities, including antiviral, anticancer, and antioxidant properties.
- Their safety and minimal side effects make them attractive for food and pharmaceutical applications.
- Structural modification can enhance existing or introduce new biological functions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review recent advancements in the phosphorylation of polysaccharides.
- To explore the impact of phosphorylation on polysaccharide structure and biological activity.
- To analyze the structure-activity relationships of phosphorylated polysaccharides.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of studies on polysaccharide phosphorylation.
- Analysis of various phosphorylation techniques.
- Examination of structural characterization data.
- Evaluation of reported biological activities and structure-activity correlations.
Main Results:
- Phosphorylation is a key method for modifying polysaccharide structures.
- Modified polysaccharides demonstrate enhanced or novel biological activities.
- Specific structural features correlate with distinct biological functions.
Conclusions:
- Phosphorylation significantly improves the therapeutic and functional potential of polysaccharides.
- Understanding structure-activity relationships is crucial for designing effective polysaccharide-based products.
- Phosphorylated polysaccharides represent a promising area for food and drug development.
Keywords:
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