Advances on the Extraction, Functionalities and Applications of Polysaccharides

Dear Colleagues, 

Polysaccharides are natural macromolecular compounds that are widely existing in plants, animals and microorganisms with different chemical compositions. In recent years, polysaccharides have attracted attention due to their diverse bioactivities, including the regulation of intestinal flora, antioxidant, antitumor, antiviral, hypoglycemic and hypolipidemic activity. Thus, polysaccharides with excellent physicochemical properties and functional performance have been empolyed in the development of biomaterials used in food, textiles, pharmaceuticals and the preparation of biodegradable packing materials. For this Special Issue, we are encouraging the submission of manuscripts focusing on the extration, structural–function relationship and potential applications of polysaccharides from different sources. We are highly interested and encourage manuscripts related to the exploration of polysaccharide resources, the genetic regulation and biosynthesis of polysaccharides, efficient and innovative extraction methods, the exploitation of functional polysaccharides with intestinal prebiotic and great physicochemical properties, the structural–functional relationship and the mechanisms underlying the beneficial effects of polysaccharides for human health.

Prof. Dr. Wei Li
Dr. Xin Rui
Topic Editors