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Recent Advances in Polysaccharides Derived from the Genus Panax: Preparation Strategies, Structural Profiles,
Yingxuan Bu1,2, Yupeng Liu1, Lingyan Zhu1
1The MOE Key Laboratory for Standardization of Chinese Medicines and the SATCM Key Laboratory for New Resources and Quality Evaluation of Chinese Medicines, Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, P. R. China.
Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry
|November 15, 2024
Summary
Polysaccharides from the Panax genus (GPPs) show diverse health benefits, including immune support and disease prevention. Further research into GPPs can unlock their potential in nutrition and medicine.
Area of Science:
- Phytochemistry
- Pharmacology
- Nutraceuticals
Background:
- Plants from the *Panax* genus are recognized for medicinal and nutritional value, widely used in traditional Chinese medicine.
- Key bioactive components, polysaccharides, possess numerous health-promoting properties like immunomodulatory and antitumor effects.
- Polysaccharides from the *Panax* genus (GPPs) are less researched compared to other compounds like ginsenosides.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a comprehensive review of polysaccharides from the *Panax* genus (GPPs).
- To cover extraction, purification, structural characteristics, biological activities, and applications of GPPs.
- To establish a foundation for future research and development of GPPs in nutrition and medicine.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of existing studies on GPPs.
- Analysis of extraction and purification techniques.
- Compilation of data on structural characteristics and biological activities.
Main Results:
- GPPs exhibit a wide range of biological activities, including immunomodulatory, antitumor, antiaging, and regulatory effects on blood glucose and lipids.
- Extraction and purification methods vary, influencing the final structure and properties of GPPs.
- Structure-activity relationship studies are crucial for understanding GPP efficacy.
Conclusions:
- GPPs hold significant potential for applications in the food and pharmaceutical industries due to their diverse health benefits.
- Further research is needed to fully elucidate the potential of GPPs and optimize their use.
- This review provides a theoretical basis for advancing the development and application of GPPs.
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