An overview on interactions between natural product-derived β-glucan and small-molecule compounds. (1st June 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Fang, Xiao-Hui; Zou, Ming-Yue; Chen, Fu-Quan; Ni, Hui; Nie, Shao-Ping; Yin, Jun-Yi
• Is Part Of: Carbohydrate polymers. Volume 261(2021)
• Publication Date: 2021-06-01
• Subjects: β-Glucan -- Small-molecule compound -- Interaction; Polysaccharides -- Periodicals; Polysaccharides -- Periodicals; Polysaccharides -- Périodiques; Electronic journals; 547.78
• DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2021.117850
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0144-8617

Abstract

Graphical abstract: Highlights: β-Glucan interacts with ascorbic acid, polyphenols, bile acids/salts, and so on. Interaction mechanisms are non-covalent interactions and free-radical reactions. The interactions can affect the functional properties of β-glucan. Abstract: β-Glucans are widely found in plants and microorganisms, which has a variety of functional activities. During production and application, interactions with other components have a great influence on the structure and functional properties of β-glucan. In this paper, interactions (including non-covalent interaction and free-radical reaction) between natural product derived β-glucan and ascorbic acid, polyphenols, bile acids/salts, metal ion or other compounds were summarized. Besides, the mechanism and influence factors of interactions between β-glucan and small-molecule compounds, and their effects on the functional properties of β-glucan were detailed. This review aims to develop an understanding and practical suggestions on interactions between β-glucan and small-molecule compounds, which is expected to provide a useful reference for processing and application.