Xylans as a promising prebiotic agent: a brief review
Ila Maranhão de Oliveira,
Denilson José Nogueira Correia Filho,
Maria Emanuelle de Oliveira Queirós
et al.
Abstract:Xylans are the most abundant hemicelluloses in nature, constituting components of the secondary cell wall of plant cells. They are polysaccharides with versatile properties, which can be used in various industrial sectors. Several biological activities have been identified in different xylans, such as antioxidant, antitumor, antimicrobial, emulsifying, anticoagulant, and immunomodulatory activities. Among these applications of xylans, its use as a prebiotic stands out, composing functional foods. Xylans form n… Show more
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