Polysaccharides

Polysaccharides are complex carbohydrates composed of long chains of monosaccharide units. They participate in the regulation of various life phenomena of cells, can activate immune cells, improve the body's immune function, and have no toxic side effects on normal cells. Polysaccharides play diverse roles in marine organisms and have been increasingly recognized for their potential in pharmaceutical applications. Marine polysaccharide compounds with development potential include porphyra polysaccharide, hyaluronic acid, sea cucumber polysaccharide, starfish mucopolysaccharide, chondroitin sulfate, etc.

Key Polysaccharides

• Porphyra polysaccharide. Porphyra polysaccharide is separated from porphyra and can promote protein biosynthesis and improve the body's immune function. It also has anti-tumor, anti-mutation, anti-hepatitis, anti-radiation, blood lipid lowering and thrombosis inhibition effects.
• Hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid is an extracellular high molecular weight polysaccharide without sulfate group, which can be extracted from marine animals. Hyaluronic acid has protective and lubricating effects, and can prevent bacteria and external damage. It is clinically used in ophthalmic surgery and traumatic arthritis. It is also an ideal moisturizer and is often used in various cosmetics.
• Sea cucumber polysaccharide. Sea cucumber polysaccharide has a significant inhibitory effect on tumor growth, and its efficacy of embolic diseases such as cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases is no less than that of heparin. It also has a good effect on diffuse intravascular coagulation.
• Starfish mucopolysaccharide. Starfish mucopolysaccharide is an acidic mucopolysaccharide isolated from the Dow's sun starfish. It has a mild anticoagulant effect and is also effective in lowering serum cholesterol and enhancing immunity.
• Chondroitin sulfate. Chondroitin sulfate is a basic component of connective tissue in living organisms. It is widely distributed and is found in large quantities in shark cartilage. Chondroitin sulfate has the effects of lowering blood lipids, resisting atherosclerosis and anti-coagulation. It has anti-inflammatory and repairing effects on myocardial cells and can be used for hearing impairment caused by streptomycin. It also has a certain effect on coronary heart disease.

Biological Activities

• Antioxidant activity. Many marine-derived polysaccharides exhibit strong antioxidant properties, providing protective effects against oxidative stress.
• Anti-Inflammatory activity. Marine polysaccharides can reduce inflammation, making them useful in treating inflammatory diseases.
• Anticancer activity. Certain polysaccharides have demonstrated the ability to inhibit cancer cell growth.
• Antimicrobial activity. Certain polysaccharides can also combat various microbial infections, highlighting their potential as natural antibiotics.
• Immunomodulatory activity. Marine polysaccharides can also modulate the immune system, enhancing immune responses against pathogens.

Applications

Polysaccharides have a wide range of applications in the biomedical and pharmaceutical fields. The main applications are as follows.

• Drug delivery. Polysaccharides can be used as carriers for targeted drug delivery systems due to their biocompatibility and ability to form hydrogels.
• Wound healing. The antimicrobial properties of polysaccharides and their ability to form protective barriers make them ideal for wound dressings.
• Tissue engineering. Polysaccharides can be used as scaffold materials due to their biocompatibility and bioactivity.

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