scholarly journals Characterization and Prebiotic Potential of Longan Juice Obtained by Enzymatic Conversion of Constituent Sucrose into Fructo-Oligosaccharides

Molecules ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 23 (10) ◽  
pp. 2596 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yongxia Cheng ◽  
Haibo Lan ◽  
Lei Zhao ◽  
Kai Wang ◽  
Zhuoyan Hu
Keyword(s):  
Soluble Sugar ◽  
Monosaccharide Composition ◽  
Water Soluble ◽  
Lactobacillus Delbrueckii ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Enzyme Treatment ◽  
Bacteria Growth ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Soluble Polysaccharide

The prebiotic potential of longan juice obtained by a commercial Viscozyme L for conversion of constituent sucrose to fructo-oligosaccharide was investigated. The physicochemical properties and carbohydrate composition of the longan juice was evaluated before and after enzymatic treatment. The stimulation effects of the treated longan juice on probiotic bacteria growth were also studied in vitro. The results showed that total soluble solids, yield and clarity of longan juice were all significantly improved after enzyme treatment. The water-soluble polysaccharide content, including pectin, was significantly increased. Compared with the natural longan pulp, the enzyme treated juice showed a significant decrease in sucrose content. Substantial fructo-oligosaccharides including 1-kestose and nystose were synthesized after enzyme treatment. The molecular weight distribution and the monosaccharide composition of the water-soluble polysaccharide were significantly changed by enzyme treatment. The treated longan juice and its ethanol-soluble sugar fraction promoted the growth of Streptococus thermophiles, Lactobacillus acidophilus and Lactobacillus delbrueckii, showing a good potential of the treated longan juice for producing functional foods and nutraceuticals.

scholarly journals The Effect of Water-Soluble Polysaccharide from Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam.) on Human Colon Carcinoma Cells Cultured In Vitro

Plants ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 103
Author(s):  
Adrian Wiater ◽  
Roman Paduch ◽  
Sylwia Trojnar ◽  
Adam Choma ◽  
Małgorzata Pleszczyńska ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Biological Activity ◽  
Tumor Cells ◽  
Human Colon ◽  
Carcinoma Cells ◽  
Water Soluble ◽  
Artocarpus Heterophyllus ◽  
Colon Carcinoma Cells ◽  
Human Colon Carcinoma ◽  
Soluble Polysaccharide

Various phytochemical studies have revealed that jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam.) is rich in bioactive compounds, including carotenoids, flavonoids, volatile acids, tannins, and lectins. The aim of the study was to analyze the biological activity of water-soluble polysaccharide (WSP) isolated from jackfruit and to assess its immunomodulatory, cytotoxic, and anti-oxidative effects on human colon carcinoma cells in vitro. The neutral red (NR) uptake assay revealed no toxic influence of the polymer on the viability of tumor cells (HT29 and SW620). After 24 h and 48 h of incubation, the cellular viability was not lower than 94%. The metabolic activity of the cells (MTT) at the compound concentration of 250 µg/mL was higher than 92% in comparison to the control. WSP (250 µg/mL) exerted no significant effect on the morphology of the cells was determined by May-Grünwald-Giemsa staining. WSP changed nitric oxide (NOx) production by the tumor cells depending on the time of incubation and prior 2-h stimulation of the cells with E. coli 0111:B4 LPS. It significantly stimulated IL-1β production by the tumor cells. The IL-6 level increased but that of IL-10 decreased by a WSP concentration-dependent manner. No such effect was detected in SW620. The WSP had antioxidant properties. In conclusion, water-soluble polysaccharide isolated from A. heterophyllus exhibits significant biological activity towards many types of both normal and cancerous cells. Therefore, it may be considered as a useful agent in the protection of human health or in functional and dietary nutrition.

scholarly journals In Vitro and In Vivo Antioxidant Activity of a Water-Soluble Polysaccharide from Dendrobium denneanum

Molecules ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 1579-1592 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aoxue Luo ◽  
Zhongfu Ge ◽  
Yijun Fan ◽  
Aoshuang Luo ◽  
Ze Chun ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Water Soluble ◽  
Soluble Polysaccharide

scholarly journals Symbiotic drink based on Brazil nuts (Bertholletia excelsa H.B.K): production, characterization, probiotic viability and sensory acceptance

2021 ◽  
Vol 51 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Paulo Cezar da Cunha Júnior ◽  
Lorena de Sá de Oliveira ◽  
Lucas de Paiva Gouvêa ◽  
Marcela de Alcantara ◽  
Amauri Rosenthal ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Value ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Animal Origin ◽  
Brazil Nuts ◽  
Gastrointestinal Conditions ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Total Carbohydrates ◽  
Thermotolerant Coliforms ◽  
Solids Content

ABSTRACT: Brazil nut is a typical oilseed from the Amazon region, of great economic and cultural importance. Due to its high nutritional value, it is interesting to be used as a matrix for new products’ development. Thus, the present study aimed to develop and characterize a drink based on Brazil nuts fermented by Lactobacillus casei and added with inulin. After formulated, the drink was pasteurized, fermented, maturated, and stored under refrigeration for 28 days. Physical, chemical, microbiological, and sensory analyzes were performed before and after fermentation, at 7-day intervals. There was maintenance in the content of lipids and proteins and reduction in the concentrations of fibers, ash, total carbohydrates, and moisture. The fermented drink pH decreased significantly during storage, while the acidity and the soluble solids content increased from the 14th day. Regarding the color, there were significant changes in all parameters analyzed. In the fermented drink, the development of molds and yeasts, total and thermotolerant coliforms, and Salmonella were not verified, while the control drink deteriorated after 7 days. The probiotic L. casei had count ranging from 9.48 to 8.59 log CFU mL-1 during the 28 days. When exposed to in vitro gastrointestinal conditions, L. casei significantly reduced its concentration. However, it reached the enteric phase with counts greater than 6.00 log UFC mL-1. Sensorially, the drink reached intermediate scores (between 5.41 and 6.02). Therefore, the use of Brazil nuts proved to be viable for the development of a product free of animal-origin components, symbiotic, and of outstanding nutritional quality.

scholarly journals Effects of Yeast Mannan Which Promotes Beneficial Bacteroides on the Intestinal Environment and Skin Condition: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study

Nutrients ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (12) ◽  
pp. 3673
Author(s):  
Reiko Tanihiro ◽  
Katsuhisa Sakano ◽  
Shunsuke Oba ◽  
Chikako Nakamura ◽  
Kohji Ohki ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Skin Condition ◽  
Water Soluble ◽  
Controlled Study ◽  
Double Blind ◽  
Double Blind Placebo ◽  
Intestinal Environment ◽  
Healthy Female ◽  
Soluble Polysaccharide ◽  
Bacteroides Ovatus

Yeast mannan (YM) is an indigestible water-soluble polysaccharide of the yeast cell wall. In vitro fecal fermentation studies showed that YM could exhibit a notable prebiotic effect. The aim of this randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study was to assess the efficacy of YM intake on the intestinal environment and skin condition. One hundred and ten healthy female subjects aged 30–49 years were supplemented with YM or placebo for eight weeks. Skin dryness was set as the primary endpoint. No side effects were observed during the study. Microbiota analyses revealed that YM intake selectively increased the relative abundance of Bacteroides thetaiotaomicron and Bacteroides ovatus compared to that by placebo. Feces and urine analyses showed that YM intake lowered the concentration of fecal p-cresol, indole, and skatole, and elevated urinal equol levels compared to those in placebo. Furthermore, YM supplementation ameliorated subjective skin dryness. This study suggests that YM intake could promote beneficial Bacteroides and improve the intestinal environment and skin condition.

Low Molecular Weight Branched Polyethylenimine-Graft-Lentinan as a Novel Synthetic Gene Carrier

2013 ◽  
Vol 815 ◽  
pp. 293-298
Author(s):  
Li Jing Min ◽  
Jing Fen Li
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Weight ◽  
Gel Electrophoresis ◽  
Transfection Efficiency ◽  
Gene Transfection ◽  
Water Soluble ◽  
Low Molecular Weight ◽  
Dna Migration ◽  
Branched Polyethylenimine ◽  
Soluble Polysaccharide

LMW Branched Polyethylenimine-graft-lentinan was synthesized by performing crosslinker CDI in the presence of water-soluble Polysaccharide (Mw 70,000) and polyethylenimine (PEI, Mw 600). The chemistry of the PEI-g-lentinan obtained were characterized. The results indicated that the amines of lentinan were grafted with PEI. Gel electrophoresis showed that DNA migration was retarded completely at a N/P ratio of 10/1, indicating good DNA condensation capability of PEI-g-lentinan. The cytotoxicity of PEI-g-lentinan was evaluated, and the results reflected that PEI-g-lentinan had a lower cytotoxicity than PEI (25 K). Gene transfection efficiency of PEI-g-chitosan in cos-7 cells was determined. Remarkably,PEI-g-lentinan showed a higher transfection efficiency than that of PEI (25 K) in vitro.

scholarly journals Polysaccharides study of three mushrooms growing in Mongolia

2018 ◽  
pp. 47-52
Author(s):  
Naranmandakh Sh ◽  
V V Golovchenko ◽  
О А Patova ◽  
Degiimaa T ◽  
Soninkhuu Sh
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Mass ◽  
Monosaccharide Composition ◽  
Water Soluble ◽  
Hot Water ◽  
Inonotus Obliquus ◽  
Average Molecular Mass ◽  
Medicinal Mushrooms ◽  
Laetiporus Sulphureus ◽  
Soluble Polysaccharide ◽  
Mushroom Sample

This study was aimed to analyze of polysaccharides from fruiting bodies of Fomitopsis officinalis (Vill.ex.Fr.), Laetipo-rus sulphureus (Bull.ex.Fr.) and Inonotus obliquus (Pers.ex.Fr.) medicinal mushrooms, growing in Mongolia. As a result of “step by step” extraction method we have obtained 4 fractions of polysaccharide (water-soluble: HWE50 and HWE100; cold alkali-soluble CA; hot alkali-soluble HA) form the each mushroom sample. Polysaccharide fraction’s yields extracted by hot water from Fomitopsis officinalis (Vill.ex.Fr.), Laetiporus sulphureus (Bull.ex.Fr.) and Inonotus obliquus (Pers.ex.Fr.) were 3.68%, 8.82% and 12.84%. Yields of alkali-soluble polysaccharides were 18.64%, 68.03% and 28.75%, respectively, which results more than water fractions. The main monosaccharide composition in all polysaccharide fractions were glucose, and a content of glucose was varied 30%-100%. Therefore, they can be considered glucans. Water-soluble polysaccharide fractions contain fucose (until 12%), man-nose (until 18%) and galactose (until 30%). An average molecular mass of water-soluble polysaccharides were calculated Mw 100–150kDa or it can be considered a low, while an average molecular mass of alkali-soluble polysaccharides was a bit high 300–750кDа. All polysaccharides were heterogenic. Монгол орны гурван зүйл мөөгний полисахаридын судалгааны дүн Хураангуй: Монгол оронд ургадаг агил мөөг Fomitopsis officinalis (Vill.ex.Fr.), туруудай мөөг Laetiporus sulphureus (Bull.ex.Fr.) ба чага мөөг Inonotus obliquus (Pers.ex.Fr.) гэсэн гурван зүйлийн эмийн мөөгний полисахаридын найрлагыг судлав. Мөөгийг шат дараалан хандлах аргаар мөөг тус бүрээс 4 төрлийн полисахарид (усанд хандлагддаг: HWE50 ба HWE100; хүйтэн шүлтэнд хандлагддаг CA; халуун шүлтэнд хандлагддаг HA)-ыг ялган авав. Усанд хандлагддаг полисахаридуудын гарц агил Fomitopsis officinalis (Vill.ex.Fr.), туруудай Laetiporus sulphureus (Bull.ex.Fr.) ба чага Inonotus obliquus (Pers.ex.Fr.) мөөг бүрт тус тус 3.68%, 8.82% ба 12.84% байв. Харин шүлтэнд хандлагддаг полисахаридын гарц нь усанд хандлагддаг полисахаридтай харьцуулахад их буюу тус тус 18.64%, 68.03% ба 28.75% байв. Бүх полисахаридын хувьд үндсэн мономер нь глюкоз ба түүний агууламж 30%-100%-д хүрч байв. Иймд тэдгээр нь глюкан полисахаридууд болно. Мөн усанд хандлагддаг полисахаридуудын найрлаганд фукоз (12% хүртэл), манноз (18% хүртэл) галактоз (30% хүртэл) агуулагдаж байв. Усаар хандлагддаг глюканууд нь бага дундаж молекул масстай (Mw 100–150кДа) байсан бол натрийн гидроксидоор хандлагддаг глюкануудын молекул масс 300–750кДа харьцангуй их байв. Бүх глюкан нь гетероген чанартай байна. ЦСР-ын аргын дүнд ялган авсан полисахаридууд ойролцоо бүтэцтэй салбарласан хэлхээтэй [бета]- глюканууд болох нь батлагдав. Түлхүүр үгс: агил, туруудай, чага, полисахаридын бүтэц, дундаж молекулын масс

scholarly journals Two Novel Polysaccharides in Psoralea corylifolia L and anti-A549 Lung Cancer Cells Activity In Vitro

Molecules ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (20) ◽  
pp. 3733 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhenhua Yin ◽  
Wei Zhang ◽  
Juanjuan Zhang ◽  
Huili Liu ◽  
Qingfeng Guo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lung Cancer ◽  
Cancer Cells ◽  
Monosaccharide Composition ◽  
Water Soluble ◽  
Lung Cancer Cells ◽  
Psoralea Corylifolia ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Good Thermal Stability ◽  
A549 Lung

Two novel water soluble heteroglycan (PCp-I and PCp-II) with anti-A549 lung cancer cells activity were isolated from Psoralea corylifolia L. Their average molecular weights were 2.721 × 104 and 2.850 × 104. PCp-I and PCp-II had the same monosaccharide composition, but their molar ratios were different. Based on methylation and NMR spectroscopy, the part structure of PCp-I was identified. The results of scanning electron microscope (SEM) showed that PCp-I had an irregular porous structure and PCp-II was flaky and irregularly curved. The results of thermogravimetry-differential scanning calorimetry (TG-DSC) showed that PCp-I and PCp-II had good thermal stability. Furthermore, PCp-I and PCp-II exhibited significant anti-A549 lung cancer cells activity (IC50 = 64.84 and 126.30 μM) in vitro.

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