A Review on the Extraction, Bioactivity, and Application of Tea Polysaccharides
Jianmei Yao, Huifang Liu, Chiyu Ma, Lulu Pu, Wen Yang, Zhiwei Lei
Abstract
Tea is a non-alcoholic drink containing various active ingredients, including tea polysaccharides (TPSs). TPSs have various biological activities, such as antioxidant, anti-tumor, hypoglycemic, and anti-cancer activities. However, TPSs have a complex composition, which significantly limits the extraction and isolation methods, thus limiting their application. This paper provides insight into the composition, methodological techniques for isolation and extraction of the components, biological activities, and functions of TPSs, as well as their application prospects.
Topics & Concepts
LimitingPolysaccharideExtraction (chemistry)Isolation (microbiology)Traditional medicineBiochemical engineeringChemistryBiologyMedicineChromatographyBiochemistryBioinformaticsEngineeringMechanical engineeringPolysaccharides and Plant Cell WallsTea Polyphenols and EffectsNanocomposite Films for Food Packaging