Therapeutic Prospects of <i>Undaria pinnatifida</i> Polysaccharides: Extraction, Purification, and Functional Activity
<i>Undaria pinnatifida</i>, an edible brown seaweed that is widely consumed in East Asia, has gained increasing recognition for its health benefits. Among its bioactive compounds, polysaccharides have attracted significant attention due to their diverse biological activity. This review p...
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| description | <i>Undaria pinnatifida</i>, an edible brown seaweed that is widely consumed in East Asia, has gained increasing recognition for its health benefits. Among its bioactive compounds, polysaccharides have attracted significant attention due to their diverse biological activity. This review provides a comprehensive overview of recent advancements in the extraction, purification, structural characterization, and bioactivity of <i>U. pinnatifida</i> polysaccharides. We discuss state-of-the-art extraction techniques, including ultrasound-assisted, microwave-assisted, and enzyme-assisted extraction, as well as purification strategies such as membrane separation and chromatographic methods. Furthermore, we highlight their potential biological activity, including antioxidant, immunomodulatory, anticancer, gut health-promoting, and anti-hyperglycemic effects, along with their underlying mechanisms of action. By summarizing the latest research, this review aims to provide valuable insights into the development and application of <i>U. pinnatifida</i> polysaccharides in functional foods and pharmaceuticals. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-d7f2fb3b07d84ad19f7a2687f187e6c92025-08-20T02:18:19ZengMDPI AGMarine Drugs1660-33972025-04-0123416310.3390/md23040163Therapeutic Prospects of <i>Undaria pinnatifida</i> Polysaccharides: Extraction, Purification, and Functional ActivityKit-Leong Cheong0Wenjie Chen1Min Wang2Saiyi Zhong3Suresh Veeraperumal4Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Aquatic Product Processing and Safety, College of Food Science and Technology, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang 524088, ChinaGuangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Aquatic Product Processing and Safety, College of Food Science and Technology, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang 524088, ChinaCollege of Coastal Agriculture Sciences, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang 524088, ChinaGuangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Aquatic Product Processing and Safety, College of Food Science and Technology, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang 524088, ChinaDepartment of Biology, College of Science, Shantou University, Shantou 515063, China<i>Undaria pinnatifida</i>, an edible brown seaweed that is widely consumed in East Asia, has gained increasing recognition for its health benefits. Among its bioactive compounds, polysaccharides have attracted significant attention due to their diverse biological activity. This review provides a comprehensive overview of recent advancements in the extraction, purification, structural characterization, and bioactivity of <i>U. pinnatifida</i> polysaccharides. We discuss state-of-the-art extraction techniques, including ultrasound-assisted, microwave-assisted, and enzyme-assisted extraction, as well as purification strategies such as membrane separation and chromatographic methods. Furthermore, we highlight their potential biological activity, including antioxidant, immunomodulatory, anticancer, gut health-promoting, and anti-hyperglycemic effects, along with their underlying mechanisms of action. By summarizing the latest research, this review aims to provide valuable insights into the development and application of <i>U. pinnatifida</i> polysaccharides in functional foods and pharmaceuticals.https://www.mdpi.com/1660-3397/23/4/163<i>Undaria pinnatifida</i>polysaccharidesisolationpurificationbiological activity |
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| title | Therapeutic Prospects of <i>Undaria pinnatifida</i> Polysaccharides: Extraction, Purification, and Functional Activity |
| title_full | Therapeutic Prospects of <i>Undaria pinnatifida</i> Polysaccharides: Extraction, Purification, and Functional Activity |
| title_fullStr | Therapeutic Prospects of <i>Undaria pinnatifida</i> Polysaccharides: Extraction, Purification, and Functional Activity |
| title_full_unstemmed | Therapeutic Prospects of <i>Undaria pinnatifida</i> Polysaccharides: Extraction, Purification, and Functional Activity |
| title_short | Therapeutic Prospects of <i>Undaria pinnatifida</i> Polysaccharides: Extraction, Purification, and Functional Activity |
| title_sort | therapeutic prospects of i undaria pinnatifida i polysaccharides extraction purification and functional activity |
| topic | <i>Undaria pinnatifida</i> polysaccharides isolation purification biological activity |
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