Yaozhong Hu

Structural Characterization and Immunomodulatory Activity of Acid-Extracted Polysaccharides from Chestnut ( Castanea Mollissima Blume)

Abstract Chestnut (Castanea mollissima Blume) is a nutrient-rich nut; however, the immunomodulatory potential of its polysaccharides remains underexplored. In this study, three extraction methods (hot water, acid, and alkaline) for chestnut polysaccharides were compared in terms...