Main Applications of Polysaccharides: Current Vision and Future Horizon

Dear Colleagues,

Recently, polysaccharides have received large amounts of attention because of their important health-related activities, such as antitumor, antimicrobial, antioxidant, anticoagulant, antidiabetic, UV protection, antiviral, hypoglycemic, and prebiotic activity, etc. Polysaccharides have been widely used in a broad range of functional applications, including as nutraceuticals for the prevention of chronic disease, as immunoregulatory agents, or as drug delivery vehicles. In the past few years, the number of studies regarding the structure–function relationship of bioactive polysaccharides has increased, which has given rise to research into the preparation, characterization, and health functions of these molecules.

Therefore, we would like to invite authors to contribute original research articles as well as review articles focused on the development of polysaccharides or their derivatives, including their preparation and modification, structure characterization, and bioactivity demonstrated by studies using in vitro fermentation, cell culture, animal, and human clinical trials to understand the mechanisms of action and the efficacy of bioactive carbohydrates from plants, fungi, animals, and those produced via biotechnology.

Dr. Kit Leong Cheong
Prof. Dr. Saiyi Zhong
Guest Editors

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