Unlocking Nature's Potential with Marine Plant Polysaccharides
CD BioGlyco has been dedicated to researching innovative Marine Carbohydrate Production methods for many years to provide more comprehensive plant marine polysaccharide extraction services, Marine Animal Polysaccharide Extraction Services, and Marine Microbial Polysaccharide Extraction Services. The Technologies of our marine polysaccharide extraction services include but are not limited to:
Microwave-assisted extraction (MAE)
We employ MAE to enhance the efficiency of the extraction process. The use of microwave energy speeds up the extraction process, facilitating the release of seaweed polysaccharides by heating and breaking down cell walls.
Ultrasonic-assisted extraction (UAE)
By harnessing the power of ultrasonic energy, we expedite the extraction process of seaweed polysaccharides. Ultrasonic waves are capable of disrupting the cell wall structure of seaweed, facilitating the release of seaweed polysaccharides. This approach enhances extraction effectiveness, diminishes extraction duration and energy usage, and preserves the integrity of biologically active compounds within seaweed polysaccharides.
Pressurized liquid extraction (PLE)
We introduce the seaweed samples into high-pressure equipment and then subject the seaweeds to pressurized liquids (such as supercritical CO2 or organic solvents) at suitable temperatures and pressures. This process efficiently releases and extracts the polysaccharides from the cell walls of the seaweeds, resulting in a high-purity solution of seaweed polysaccharides.
Enzyme-assisted extraction (EAE)
Our experts use enzymes to degrade the polysaccharide structure in the cell wall of seaweeds so that the polysaccharides can be more easily released from the seaweeds. This method improves extraction efficiency, reduces extraction time and energy consumption, and maintains the stability of the bioactive molecules of seaweed polysaccharides.
Our services involve the extraction and purification of polysaccharides from marine plants, which are used in a variety of industries including cosmetic research and pharmaceutical research. The polysaccharides we obtain from marine animals are varied and diverse which include:
Alginate Production Service
Alginate is mainly composed of two monosaccharides: β-D-methyl-D-glucuronic acid and α-L-glucuronic acid. Alginate has strong water absorption and gel-forming ability and is often used as a stabilizer, thickener, and gelling agent in the food industry.
Fucoidan Production Service
Fucoidan is sourced from various marine plants, each with its unique structure and molecular weight, which directly influences its biological activity. We extract fucoidan from a variety of algae species.
Laminarin Production Service
Laminarins, which are low molecular weight storage β-glucans, are composed of (1,3)-β-d-glucan units. We provide laminarin production from various sources such as Laminaria, Saccharina, Fucus, Ascophyllum, and Undaria.
Carrageenan Production Service
We manufacture a variety of carrageenans derived from algae, which are polysaccharides with significant economic potential in various industries. Our carrageenan production includes kappa (κ) carrageenan, iota (ι) carrageenan, lambda (λ) carrageenan, mu (µ) carrageenan, nu (ѵ) carrageenan, theta (θ) carrageenan, xi (ξ) carrageenan, alpha (α) carrageenan, beta (β) carrageenan, gamma (γ) carrageenan, omega (ω) carrageenan, and psi (Ψ) carragennan.
Agar Production Service
Agar is a naturally occurring polysaccharide derived from red algae, consisting mainly of galactose and glucose units, with good gel-forming ability and stability.
Porphyran Production Service
Porphyran is composed of different sugar units, mainly consisting of cellulose and galactose. Porphyran acts as a structural support and protection in the cell walls of red algae.
Ulvan Production Service
Ulvan is mainly composed of monosaccharide units such as dextran, abalone, and fucose, which have a variety of biological activities and application potentials.
Fucan Production Service
Fucan consists mainly of fucose monosaccharide units and usually contains small amounts of galactose, glucose, mannose, etc. Fucan has a wide range of biological activities including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antithrombotic, antitumor, and immunomodulatory effects.
Cellulose Production Service
Cellulose is a linear polysaccharide consisting of glucose units linked by β-1,4-glycosidic bonds and is one of the main components of plant cell walls.
Hemicellulose Production Service
Hemicellulose, along with cellulose, forms an important part of the plant cell wall. It is a heteropolysaccharide, consisting of many different sugar units, including glucose, xylose, mannose, and galactose, linked by β-1,4-glycosidic bonds.
Pectin Production Service
Pectin consists mainly of galactose, galactofructose, and methylgalactose units, which together with cellulose and hemicellulose constitute one of the main components of plant cell walls.
Xylan Production Service
Xylan belongs to the group of hemicelluloses, which consists mainly of xylose units linked by β-1,4-glycosidic bonds. Xylan plays a structural support role in plants similar to that of cellulose and is also involved in plant growth and development.
Mannoglucan Production Service
Mannitol glycans have certain applications in the field of medicine and biotechnology, such as as an embedding agent for drugs and a component of biomaterials.
Galactan Production Service
Galactan is a polysaccharide composed mainly of galactose monosaccharide units. Galactan production services we offer include:
- Pyruvylated galactan production service
- Pyruvated arabinogalactan sulfate production service
Sulfated Polysaccharide Production Service
We offer polysaccharides with sulfated functional groups incorporated into their structure. We employ effective extraction and precipitation techniques to acquire them, followed by purification, characterization, and biological research. These biologically active polysaccharides are produced for our clients.
- Sulfated galactan production service
- Sulfated fucan production service
- Dictyota mertensii sulfate fucan production service
- Lobophora variegata sulfate fucan production service
- Spatoglossum schroederi sulfate fucan production service
- Fucus vesiculosus sulfate fucan production service
- Sulfated algae polysaccharide production
- Sulfated heterorhamnans production service
- Sulfated homopolysaccharide production service
- Sulfated heteropolysaccharide production service
- Other sulfate polysaccharide production service
Mangrove Polysaccharide Production Service
We offer a range of different species of mangrove polysaccharide extraction to assist clients in studying the functions of various compounds. Our extraction process includes polysaccharides from a diverse array of mangrove species.
- Mangrove sediment polysaccharide
- Mangrove associated microbial polysaccharide
- Mangrove associated organismal polysaccharide
Publication
Technology: MAE, WAE, PLE, and EAE
Journal: Marine drugs
IF: 5.4
Published: 2020
Results: This article discusses the extraction technique of polysaccharides from marine brown algae. Marine brown algae is a resource-rich in bioactive molecules, which include proteins, amino acids, polysaccharides, and dietary fiber. Among them, polysaccharides are a common and important class of bioactive compounds. The article describes traditional extraction techniques and advanced extraction techniques, such as MAE, UAE, PLE, and EAE. These advanced techniques can improve extraction efficiency and reduce time, cost, and energy consumption. In addition, the article discusses the relationship between the chemical structure of polysaccharides and their biological activities and raises the need for the development of simple and reliable methods for the structural characterization of polysaccharides from marine brown algae.
Fig.1 Schematic diagram of the properties and applications of brown algae polysaccharides. (Dobrinčić, et al., 2020)
Applications
- Marine plant polysaccharides are used as biomaterials in the manufacture of biodegradable packaging materials and environmentally friendly materials.
- Marine plant polysaccharides can promote plant growth and enhance plant resistance to pests and diseases and are used as plant growth promoters in agriculture.
- Marine plant polysaccharides have good moisturizing effects and are widely used as moisturizers in the development of skincare and cosmetic products.
Advantages
- We combine many modern extraction techniques to greatly improve the extraction efficiency of polysaccharides, shorten the extraction time, and enhance the yield.
- Our precise extraction procedures and advanced separation techniques allow selective extraction of specific types of polysaccharides, improving product purity and quality.
- We help you realize large-scale continuous production, meet industrialized production requirements, and ensure stable product supply.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to evaluate the biological activity of extracted marine plant polysaccharides?
The biological activity of extracted marine plant polysaccharides can be evaluated by various in vitro and in vivo assays. The antioxidant activity of the product can be tested by 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) scavenging assay, 2,2-azino-bis(3-etilbenzotiazolin)-6-sulfonic acid (ABTS) radical scavenging assay, hydroxyl radical scavenging assay, and reducing power assay. What's more, the antimicrobial and antiviral activity can be evaluated by agar diffusion assay, microdilution assay, and cell culture assay. While the anti-tumor activity can be tested by cell proliferation inhibition assay and apoptosis assay;
How to evaluate the viscosity and rheological properties of marine plant polysaccharides?
Evaluation of the viscosity and rheological properties of marine plant polysaccharides can be performed by rotational viscometer and rheometer tests to determine their viscosity change and flow behavior under different shear rates and temperature conditions to understand their non-Newtonian fluid properties.
CD BioGlyco utilizes cutting-edge and scientific techniques for the extraction of exclusive and valuable marine plant polysaccharides. These substances are applied across a broad range of studies, ranging from pharmaceuticals to agriculture. If you need further details, please feel free to contact us.
Reference
- Dobrinčić, A.; et al. Advanced technologies for the extraction of marine brown algal polysaccharides. Marine drugs. 2020, 18(3): 168.
