Carbohydrate chemistry deals with the reactions and synthesis of, often biologically important, carbohydrate molecules including monosaccharides, polysaccharides and their derivatives ...

Researchers at Kyushu University have developed a device that combines a catalyst and microwave flow reaction to efficiently convert complex polysaccharides into simple monosaccharides. The device ...

The in vitro antioxidant assay showed that the four sea buckthorn polysaccharides (SP, SPA, SPB, and SPC) were good at getting rid of superoxide anion and DPPH radicals, especially ABTS radicals.

Shiitake mushrooms are prized for their rich taste. They may also have benefits for your heart health, ... Polysaccharides in shiitake mushrooms may also have an anticancer effect (13, 14).