College of Biology and Agricultural Resources, Huanggang Normal University, Huanggang 438000, China.
Department of Library, Huanggang Normal University, Huanggang 438000, China.
Molecules. 2023 Jan 31;28(3):1350. doi: 10.3390/molecules28031350.
Polygonati Rhizoma, a typical homology of medicine and food, possesses remarkable anti-fatigue, anti-aging, metabolic regulatory, immunomodulatory, anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective, anti-diabetes, and anti-cancer effects. Among bioactive phytochemicals in Polygonati Rhizoma, polysaccharides play important roles in the health-promoting activities through the mechanisms mentioned above and potential synergistic effects with other bioactives. In this review, we briefly introduce the updated biosynthesis of polysaccharides, the purification method, the structure characterization, and food applications, and discuss in detail the biological activities of Polygonati Rhizoma polysaccharides and associated mechanisms, aiming at broadening the usage of Polygonati Rhizoma as functional food and medicine.
黄精是一种药食同源的植物,具有显著的抗疲劳、抗衰老、代谢调节、免疫调节、抗炎、神经保护、抗糖尿病和抗癌作用。在黄精中的生物活性植物化学物质中,多糖通过上述机制和与其他生物活性物质的潜在协同作用,在促进健康的活动中发挥重要作用。在这篇综述中,我们简要介绍了多糖的最新生物合成、纯化方法、结构特征和食品应用,并详细讨论了黄精多糖的生物活性及其相关机制,旨在拓宽黄精作为功能性食品和药物的用途。