Research Progress on the Extraction and Biological Activities of Polysaccharides from Brown Algae
Article
Figures
Metrics
Preview PDF
Reference
Related
Cited by
Materials
Abstract:
Various types of natural marine products have excellent biological activities, which show great potential in the search for new therapeutic drugs and functional health care products. Brown algae are an economically important algae mainly cultivated in China and are also a good source of natural products. Polysaccharide are among the main active components of brown algae. Because of their complex compositions and structures, these polysaccharides possess a variety of biological activities, such as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, immune regulatory, anti-tumor, antibacterial, anti-virus, and antidiabetic activities. Therefore, the extraction and biological activities of polysaccharides from brown algae have been widely examined in the field of development and utilization of marine biological resources. In this study, studies at home and abroad on the extraction methods and main biological activities of polysaccharides from brown algae in the past five years are reviewed. The advantages and disadvantages of various extraction methods are compared, and the biological functions and mechanisms of polysaccharides from brown algae are discussed. Possible influencing factors are analyzed, and current research on polysaccharides from brown algae is summarized to predict future research trends. This article provides a reference for promoting the production and application of polysaccharides from brown algae.
