Issue 7, 2024

Structural characteristics and biological activities of polysaccharides from barley: a review

Abstract

Barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) is rich in starch and non-starch polysaccharides (NSPs), especially β-glucan and arabinoxylan. Genotypes and isolation methods may affect their structural characteristics, properties and biological activities. The structure–activity relationships of NSPs in barley have not been paid much attention. This review summarizes the extraction methods, structural characteristics and physicochemical properties of barley polysaccharides. Moreover, the roles of barley β-glucan and arabinoxylan in the immune system, glucose metabolism, regulation of lipid metabolism and absorption of mineral elements are summarized. This review may help in the development of functional products in barley.

Graphical abstract: Structural characteristics and biological activities of polysaccharides from barley: a review

Article information

Article type
Review Article
Submitted
31 12 2023
Accepted
19 2 2024
First published
20 2 2024

Food Funct., 2024,15, 3246-3258

Structural characteristics and biological activities of polysaccharides from barley: a review

H. Yao, J. Yin and S. Nie, Food Funct., 2024, 15, 3246 DOI: 10.1039/D3FO05793C

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