Sulfated Galactans from Agarophytes: Review of Extraction Methods, Structural Features, and Biological Activities

Agarophytes are important seaweeds of the Rhodophyta type, which have been highly exploited for industrial use as sources of a widely consumed polysaccharide of agar. In addition to that, sulfated galactans (SGs) from agarophytes, which consist of various functional sulfate groups, have attracted th...

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Main Authors: Khosook Chumsook, Jantana Praiboon, Xiaoting Fu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-12-01
Series:Biomolecules
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/13/12/1745