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  • Immunology
  • Biochemistry
  • Natural Product Chemistry

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  • Effective disease and infection prevention relies on a robust immune system.
  • Immune or biological therapies modulate the immune system to treat diseases.
  • Polysaccharides are abundant biomacromolecules with potential therapeutic applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify naturally occurring polysaccharides with therapeutic potential.
  • To discuss extraction methods for these polysaccharides.
  • To explore their immunological modulatory capabilities.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of naturally occurring polysaccharides.
  • Analysis of polysaccharide structures and their interaction with the immune system.
  • Evaluation of extraction techniques and immunomodulatory functions.

Main Results:

  • Polysaccharides, due to their complex structures, can significantly impact immune responses.
  • Several naturally occurring polysaccharides possess known therapeutic potential.
  • Extraction methods and immunological modulatory capabilities of these compounds are discussed.

Conclusions:

  • Naturally occurring polysaccharides are valuable candidates for preventing infection and treating chronic diseases.
  • Further research into polysaccharide extraction and immunomodulation can lead to novel therapeutic strategies.
  • These biomacromolecules offer a promising avenue for natural immune system support and disease management.