Preparation Methods and Antioxidant Activities of Polysaccharides and Their Derivatives

Title:Preparation Methods and Antioxidant Activities of Polysaccharides and Their Derivatives

Volume: 17 Issue: 10

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

Affiliation:

• College of Chemistry, Chongqing Normal University, Chongqing, 401331,China

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

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.

Cite this article as:

Mei Xinya , Yi Chengkun and Huang Gangliang *, Preparation Methods and Antioxidant Activities of Polysaccharides and Their Derivatives, Mini-Reviews in Medicinal Chemistry 2017; 17 (10) . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/1389557517666170116114657