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Seungjin Jeong1,2, Seokmin Lee1,2, Geumbin Lee1
1Department of Food Science Nutrition, Pukyong National University, Busan 48513, Republic of Korea.
Abstract:
Fucoidan, a sulfated polysaccharide found primarily in brown algae, is known for exhibiting various biological activities, many of which have been attributed to its sulfate content. However, recent advancements in techniques for analyzing polysaccharide structures have highlighted that not only the sulfate groups but also the composition, molecular weight, and structures of the polysaccharides and their monomers play a crucial role in modulating biological effects. This review comprehensively provides the monosaccharide composition, degree of sulfation, molecular weight distribution, and linkage of glycosidic bonds of fucoidan, focusing on the diversity of its biological activities based on various characteristics. The implications of these findings for future applications and potential therapeutic uses of fucoidan are also discussed.
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