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Zinc-polysaccharide complexes: Advances in preparation, characterization, bioactivities, and application.
1School of Perfume and Aroma Technology, Shanghai Institute of Technology, No. 100 Haiquan Road, Shanghai, 201418, PR China.
Carbohydrate Research
|May 3, 2026
Summary
Zinc-polysaccharide complexes enhance zinc bioavailability and bioactivity, offering antioxidant, hypoglycemic, antitumor, and immunomodulatory effects. These novel complexes show promise as supplements, in pharmaceuticals, and as feed additives.
Area of Science:
- Biochemistry
- Materials Science
- Pharmacology
Background:
- Zinc-polysaccharide complexes are formed by chelating Zn2+ with polysaccharides.
- This process enhances the bioactivity and physicochemical properties of both components.
- They exhibit antioxidant, hypoglycemic, antitumor, and immunomodulatory effects.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review and compare preparation methods for zinc-polysaccharide complexes.
- To analyze their structural characteristics, biological activities, and application potential.
- To identify current research challenges and future directions.
Main Methods:
- Comparison of plant transformation, fermentation, and chemical synthesis preparation methods.
- Analysis of structural characteristics and biological activities.
- Review of existing literature on applications and challenges.
Main Results:
- Zinc-polysaccharide complexes offer enhanced bioactivity and bioavailability.
- Various preparation methods have distinct advantages and limitations (e.g., uniformity, zinc toxicity, production cycle).
- Significant potential exists in supplements, pharmaceuticals, and agricultural feed.
Conclusions:
- Zinc-polysaccharide complexes are a promising class of functional materials.
- Further research is needed to address production bottlenecks, structure-activity relationships, and clinical standardization.
- Standardized studies are crucial for practical application and development.
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