Effects of wheat germ polysaccharides prepared by ultra-high pressure on functional constipation and gut microbiota

Guan, Chunbo; Zhang, Yukun; Wang, Heqin; Chen, Qiufeng; Pang, Xiao; Cui, Xinwen; Cheng, Yongqiang; Zhang, Xiuqing

doi:10.1016/j.fbio.2023.103347

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“…UHP technology not only provides effective sterilization but also minimally affects the physicochemical properties, sensory qualities, and nutritional composition of food, thereby preserving its original flavor to the greatest extent. In recent years, researchers have begun to use this technology for the extraction of natural products, such as polysaccharide extraction from Porphyra haitanensis, wheat germ and Cordyceps pupa [11][12][13], ginsenoside extraction from ginseng [14], phenolic substances from longan fruit pericarp [15], anthocyanins extraction from mulberry, etc. [16], but there has been no in-depth research on the extraction of hawthorn pectin.…”

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The Physicochemical Properties and Antioxidant Activities of the Hawthorn Pectin Extracted Using Ultra-High Pressure Assisted Acid Extraction (UPAAE)

Lv,

Chen,

Yang

2024

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This study aims to investigate the positive effects of ultra-high pressure assisted acid extraction (UPAAE) on both physicochemical properties and antioxidant activities of hawthorn pectin. The basic indicators, structure characterization, and antioxidant activities were measured, which could indicate the disadvantages and advantages among traditional water extraction (WE), acid extraction (AE), and UPAAE. The results show that the hawthorn pectin of UPAAE has a decrease in esterification degree, protein content, and total polyphenols, but has an increase in total galacturonic acid aldehyde compared to the hawthorn pectin of AE. In the Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FT-IR) and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) analyses, the hawthorn of UPAAE has typical pectin absorption peaks in the FT-IR spectrum and a distinct layered structure in the SEM surface image. The ion chromatography profiles show that the molar ratio of galacturonic acid to arabinose in the hawthorn pectin of UPAAE increases and 5.50 μg/mg ribose appears compared to the pectin of AE and WE. The high performance gel permeation chromatography (HPGPC) profile indicates that the molecular weight distribution of hawthorn pectin of UPAAE is more concentrated and has the highest molecular weight compared to the pectin of the other two extraction methods. In the vitro antioxidant activity analysis, the pectin of UPAAE exhibits the highest scavenging rate against 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radicals (93.70%), which is close to the scavenging rate of vitamin C (96.30%). These findings demonstrated that UPAAE is a more efficient and environmentally friendly method for pectin extraction from hawthorn. It is also an effective way to enhance its antioxidant activity, which has great application prospects in the food industries.

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The Physicochemical Properties and Antioxidant Activities of the Hawthorn Pectin Extracted Using Ultra-High Pressure Assisted Acid Extraction (UPAAE)

Lv,

Chen,

Yang

2024

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Study on efficient extraction of saponins from Polygonatum sibiricum by enzyme assisted cold isostatic pressing technology

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Wang,

Zhen

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The Potential of Polysaccharides from Various Plants as Constipation Treatment

Sari,

Candraruna

2023

J. Appl. Food Tech.

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Constipation is one of the disorders of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Lack of consumption of water and food with fiber are some of the causes of constipation. Treatment for constipation patients can be solved by administering laxatives through drugs (pharmaceuticals) or using polysaccharide parts from plants. There are at least three types of laxatives: bulking agents (having the ability to bulk up), osmotic agents, and stimulants. Polysaccharides can be sourced from whole or some parts of the plants. Each type of plant has different polysaccharide components, and their effects on constipation treatment are also specific. The study aimed to review the mechanisms of polysaccharides from various plants parts and explained the misconception of polysaccharide intake as a laxative agent in treating constipation. This review was based on literature studies related to polysaccharides from plants materials and their effects as laxatives in experimental animals. The review found that these polysaccharides have a positive effect as a laxative or digestive aid. In general, polysaccharides from several plants were extracted and characterized to be used as anti-constipation test materials. These polysaccharides can help increase the amount, weight, and water content of feces (bulk), increase peristalsis, speed up gastric emptying and transit time, as well as restore hormones that work in movement in the digestive tract, and improve the condition of the distal colon tissue. These studies are still limited to using animals as experimental test material in polysaccharides to treat constipation. In addition, it has the potential to be further explored regarding the possibility of clinical trials of polysaccharides in humans as laxatives.

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Effects of wheat germ polysaccharides prepared by ultra-high pressure on functional constipation and gut microbiota

Cited by 3 publications

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The Physicochemical Properties and Antioxidant Activities of the Hawthorn Pectin Extracted Using Ultra-High Pressure Assisted Acid Extraction (UPAAE)

The Physicochemical Properties and Antioxidant Activities of the Hawthorn Pectin Extracted Using Ultra-High Pressure Assisted Acid Extraction (UPAAE)

Study on efficient extraction of saponins from Polygonatum sibiricum by enzyme assisted cold isostatic pressing technology

The Potential of Polysaccharides from Various Plants as Constipation Treatment

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