Extraction, structure, and bioactivities of the polysaccharides from Fructus

Abstract

Phytochemical and pharmacological investigations identified that polysaccharides are major active compounds in Fructus Corni, which is a well-known traditional Chinese medicine, which shows various beneficial effects, such as immune regulation, antioxidation, antitumor, and antiaging functions. This chapter summarizes the techniques of polysaccharide extraction and purification from Fructus Corni, as well as their structural determination and related bioactivities. The prospects of future investigations and polysaccharide use are also discussed.