A comparative study of pectic polysaccharides from fresh and driedDendrobium officinalebased on their structural properties and hepatoprotection in alcoholic liver damaged mice

Abstract

Two novel pectic polysaccharides (FDP and DDP) from fresh/dried Dendrobium officinale prevent alcohol-induced liver injury by attenuating oxidant stress and inflammatory cytokine response. “Fresh” pectin exhibits more promising hepatoprotection.