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Ri-Na Wu1, Yun-Yang Zhu2, Run-Hui Ma1
1School of Biological Science and Engineering, Specialty Food Nutrition and Health Innovation Team of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, North Minzu University, Yinchuan 750021, China.
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Jin'er (Naematelia aurantialba), commonly known as golden ear, is a traditional edible fungus that has long been recognized for its medicinal and culinary properties in China. Recently, it has been registered as a new cosmetic ingredient, drawing significant attention across various fields, including medicine, food, and cosmetics, due to its array of nutritional and medicinal benefits. N. aurantialba is rich in bioactive compounds, such as polysaccharides, dietary fiber, polyphenols, and active peptides. Among these, N. aurantialba polysaccharides (NAPs) are the primary active components, exhibiting a range of biological properties, including antioxidant, hypoglycemic, immunomodulatory, intestinal flora modulatory, anti-tumor, and anti-inflammatory effects. This comprehensive review summarizes the latest advancements in the extraction, purification, structural characteristics, functional activity, and related functional mechanisms of NAPs, as well as their industrial applications. Additionally, it discusses the current limitations in NAPs research and explores its potential future research directions. This review aims to provide up-to-date information and valuable references for researchers and industry professionals interested in the potential application of NAPs in the fields of food, medicine, healthcare, and cosmetics.
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