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- A new homogeneous polysaccharide was isolated from a specific source using hot-water extraction, ethanol precipitation, and a membrane separator, with a molecular weight of 20.1 kDa and a glucose-only composition.
- Structural analysis revealed it contains various types of linked glucose units and branches of citric acid and -hydroxybenzyl alcohol.
- Bioactivity tests indicated that this polysaccharide can significantly enhance the growth of certain bacterial strains, suggesting its potential health benefits in modulating gut microbiota.
Article Abstract
A novel homogeneous polysaccharide named was isolated and purified from () by hot-water extraction, ethanol precipitation, and membrane separator. , which has a molecular weight of 20.1 kDa, contains a polysaccharide framework comprised of only glucose. Methylation and NMR analysis showed that contained 1,3,6-linked-α-Glc, 1,4-linked-α-Glc, 1,4-linked-β-Glc and 1,4,6-linked-α-Glc. Interestingly, contained citric acid and repeating -hydroxybenzyl alcohol as one branch. Furthermore, a bioactivity test showed that could significantly promote the growth of () and () strains. These results implied that might be useful for human by modulating gut microbiota.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8348156 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/molecules26154443 | DOI Listing |
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