Polysaccharides and Phytochemicals from Marine Resources: Structure, Activity, and Applications
A special issue of Marine Drugs (ISSN 1660-3397). This special issue belongs to the section "Marine Pharmacology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 1 March 2026 | Viewed by 1
Special Issue Editor
Interests: polysaccharides; hypoglycemic; anticancer; antioxidant; anti-UV radiation activities; functional food
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Polysaccharides play a vital role in the areas of human wellness and food. They have been reported to present various physiological and biological activities based on the specific chemical structure. However, their structure–function relationships are yet to be established. In recent years, special attention has been paid to investigating these relationships and the mechanisms of their biological activities, which facilitate their use as food ingredients or bioactive compounds in the food and pharmaceutical fields. Phytochemicals are naturally occurring chemicals present in or extracted from plants, they are integral to the phytoimmune system, possessing significant biological activities and potential health benefits. They include a variety of compounds such as phenols, terpenes, and flavonoids, which are essential for human physiological and immune systems.
The purpose of this Special Issue is to feature the latest, high-quality, advanced research and knowledge contributed by various research groups from around the world who are working on polysaccharides and phytochemicals from marine sources, and we hope this will shape future research directions.
We would like to invite scientists to participate in this Special Issue by submitting updated and novel knowledge on the isolation, identification, and applications of marine source polysaccharides and phytochemicals.
Potential topics may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Isolation and structural identification of marine-sourced polysaccharides or phytochemicals.
- Effects of processing methods on the functions of marine-sourced polysaccharides or phytochemicals.
- Functions of marine-sourced polysaccharides or phytochemicals and in vitro or in vivo evaluation.
- Industrial and potential applications of marine-sourced polysaccharides or phytochemicals.
Dr. Lijun You
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- isolation
- structure
- polysaccharide
- phytochemicals
- identification
- biological activity
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