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Mini-Reviews in Medicinal Chemistry

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ISSN (Print): 1389-5575
ISSN (Online): 1875-5607

Review Article

Preparation Methods and Antioxidant Activities of Polysaccharides and Their Derivatives

Author(s): Xinya Mei, Chengkun Yi and Gangliang Huang*

Volume 17, Issue 10, 2017

Page: [863 - 868] Pages: 6

DOI: 10.2174/1389557517666170116114657

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Abstract

Background: In recent years, the antioxidant effects of polysaccharides have become a hot spot in the field of polysaccharide research.

Method: Herein, the action mechanisms of polysaccharide antioxidation and scavenging free radicals were analyzed. The research progresses on the preparation methods and antioxidant properties of polysaccharides and their derivatives were summarized.

Conclusion: Investigating the antioxidant activities of polysaccharides and their derivatives can find useful polysaccharides and their derivatives, which have great potential as natural antioxidants used in functional foods or medicines.

Keywords: Antioxidant activities, Bletilla striata, derivatives, reactive oxygen species, polysaccharides, preparation.

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