Li Xiquan, Shen Ao, Xiao Miaorong, Li Shuzhen, Yang Weiwei
College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150030, PR China.
Department of Food Science, Shenyang Medical college, Shenyang, Liao Ning 110034, PR China.
Int J Biol Macromol. 2025 Mar;294:139516. doi: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2025.139516. Epub 2025 Jan 4.
Sulfated polysaccharides refer to polysaccharides containing sulfate groups on sugar units. In nature, sulfated polysaccharides are widely distributed in marine organisms, and the variation in sulfation sites, monosaccharide composition, and branched chain distribution among different species results in differences in the physicochemical properties and biological activities. From the latest perspective, this review summarized the types, structural characteristics, and potential health benefits of sulfated polysaccharides in marine foods. In recent years, marine-derived sulfated polysaccharides have been widely used as stabilizers and antimicrobial agents applied in nutraceutical delivery systems and food packaging, which depend on their interactions with food components. Hence, we outlined the non-covalent/covalent interactions of marine-derived sulfated polysaccharides with food components (e.g., proteins, polysaccharides, and polyphenols) as well as the application in food industry. Additionally, the prospects and potential development for sulfated polysaccharides are concluded, aiming to provide a deep understanding of marine-derived sulfated polysaccharides to promote the industrial application in food health.
硫酸化多糖是指在糖单元上含有硫酸基团的多糖。在自然界中，硫酸化多糖广泛分布于海洋生物中，不同物种间硫酸化位点、单糖组成和支链分布的差异导致了其理化性质和生物活性的不同。从最新的角度来看，这篇综述总结了海洋食品中硫酸化多糖的类型、结构特征和潜在的健康益处。近年来，海洋来源的硫酸化多糖已被广泛用作稳定剂和抗菌剂，应用于营养递送系统和食品包装中，这取决于它们与食品成分的相互作用。因此，我们概述了海洋来源的硫酸化多糖与食品成分（如蛋白质、多糖和多酚）的非共价/共价相互作用以及在食品工业中的应用。此外，还总结了硫酸化多糖的前景和潜在发展，旨在深入了解海洋来源的硫酸化多糖，以促进其在食品健康方面的工业应用。
