• We found that most adults and almost all children were apparently susceptible to infection with ST11 complex meningococci bearing both C and W135 polysaccharide capsules, which suggests that a vaccine program directed against only serogroup C meningococci may be insufficient to prevent hyperinvasive ST11 disease. (cdc.gov)
  • ibrutinib decreases effects of typhoid polysaccharide vaccine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. (medscape.com)
  • This review paper summarizes the application of the above-mentioned analytical methods to track the structure of natural polysaccharides, such as cellulose, hemicellulose, glucan, starch, chitosan, dextran, and their derivatives, which affects their industrial and medical use. (myjournals.org)
  • Examples include storage polysaccharides such as starch, glycogen and galactogen and structural polysaccharides such as cellulose and chitin. (wikipedia.org)
  • Cellulose and chitin are examples of structural polysaccharides. (wikipedia.org)
  • however, most organisms cannot metabolize cellulose or other polysaccharides like cellulose, chitin, and arabinoxylans. (wikipedia.org)
  • the responses to protein immunizations are typically normal, but the responses to polysaccharide and conjugated polysaccharide antigens are typically decreased. (medscape.com)
  • In the author's studies, antibody responses to bacterial polysaccharide antigens ( S pneumoniae immunizations) were decreased. (medscape.com)
  • Although this article discusses agammaglobulinemia and hypogammaglobulinemia, the emphasis is on selective Ig deficiencies, including the decreased production of IgA and the various IgG subclasses and impaired antibody responses to specific antigens such as polysaccharide proteins present on certain bacteria. (medscape.com)
  • [ 2 ] They did have normal responses to immunization with protein and polysaccharide antigens. (medscape.com)
  • Antibodies against pneumococcal polysaccharide antigens are predominantly IgG2 and, to a lesser degree, IgG4. (medscape.com)
  • Polysaccharides dominate the food encapsulation market in 2022. (bharatbook.com)
  • Results suggest that Agaricus blazei polysaccharide for the mitigation of damage induced by cadmium in chicken testis. (greenmedinfo.com)
  • Protective Effect of Agaricus blazei Polysaccharide Against Cadmium-Induced Damage on the Testis of Chicken. (greenmedinfo.com)
  • A polysaccharide extract of the edible mushroom Agaricus blazei Murill has been isolated and exhibits antioxidant activity and immunoregulatory effect. (greenmedinfo.com)
  • The aim of this study was to investigate the protective role of Agaricus blazei polysaccharide (ABP) against Cd-induced damage in chicken testis through enhancing antioxidant activity and alleviating inflammatory response. (greenmedinfo.com)
  • Polysaccharides are one of the most abundant natural polymers and their molecular structure influences many crucial characteristics-inter alia hydrophobicity, mechanical, and physicochemical properties. (myjournals.org)
  • Polysaccharides are an important class of biological polymers. (wikipedia.org)
  • Polysaccharides are types of natural polymers. (bharatbook.com)
  • Section 1 addresses synthetic absorbable polymers, and Section 2 profiles natural, semi-synthetic and biosynthetic polymers. (chipsbooks.com)
  • The present study was designed to determine the protective effect of Ganoderma lucidum polysaccharide ( Gl -PS) on diabetic wound healing and investigate underlying mechanisms. (karger.com)
  • Effects of WSG, a polysaccharide from Ganoderma lucidum, on suppressing cell growth and mobility of lung cancer. (greenmedinfo.com)
  • WSG is a water soluble polysaccharides isolated from Ganoderma lucidum. (greenmedinfo.com)
  • For anticoagulation potency, the formation of the SP/protease protein complex and the associated non-specific polar interaction between the negatively and positively charged groups in the polysaccharide and protein is responsible for anticoagulant activity. (springer.com)
  • By employing protein crystallography and LC-MS, we successfully identified a natural LPMO inhibitor. (bvsalud.org)
  • PSK), also known as krestin, is a unique protein-bound polysaccharide, which has been used as a chemoimmunotherapy agent in the treatment of cancer in Asia for over 30 years. (nih.gov)
  • PSK and Polysaccharopeptide (PSP) are both protein-bound polysaccharides which are derived from the CM-101 and COV-1 strains of the fungus Coriolus versicolor by Japanese and Chinese researchers, respectively. (nih.gov)
  • Further determination of the mechanisms of these anti-cancer, immunostimulating and biological response modifying effects of PSK as well as of other protein-bound polysaccharides is certainly warranted. (nih.gov)
  • Much of the research that has been done on PSK is outlined in this paper and may serve as a foundation toward determining the mechanisms of action of this and other protein-bound polysaccharides in the treatment of cancer. (nih.gov)
  • In the workplace, HMW protein allergens are natural sensitizers. (cdc.gov)
  • Clusters of meningococcal disease caused by a hyperinvasive lineage of Neisseria meningitidis, the ST11 complex, bearing a serogroup C polysaccharide capsule, have been prominent in Europe and North America since the early 1990s. (cdc.gov)
  • Ninety-five percent of the cases of invasive H. influenzae disease among children less than 5 years of age are caused by organisms with the type b polysaccharide capsule. (cdc.gov)
  • Natural products from food sources, such as polyphenols, saponins, alkaloids, and polysaccharides, are classified as antiaging compounds that promote health and prolong life via various mechanisms. (frontiersin.org)
  • The root is the main edible part of Maca, and its bioactive components that benefit the human body have been isolated, such as phytosterols, nonstarch polysaccharides, polyphenols, macamides, and glucosinolates [ 4 ]. (hindawi.com)
  • Primary humoral deficiencies vary from complete absence of B cells, serum immunoglobulin (Ig), or both to lacunar deficits that involve specific antibody responses to polysaccharides. (medscape.com)
  • Mucosal and systemic SPN3 polysaccharide-specific antibodies at baseline and after SPN3 experimental inoculation. (who.int)
  • As alternative methods, we have been investigating the application of two environmentally benign pressurized fluid technologies, i.e. supercritical carbon dioxide extraction and hydrothermal treatment, for the isolation of bioactive compounds from various natural products, including seaweeds. (aiche.org)
  • Seaweeds, such as wakame ( Undaria pinnatifida ) contain bioactive compounds such as carotenoids and polysaccharides. (aiche.org)
  • Maca polysaccharides are one of the main effective components of Maca and can be explored as sources of bioactive compounds [ 13 ]. (hindawi.com)
  • As a rule of thumb, polysaccharides contain more than ten monosaccharide units, whereas oligosaccharides contain three to ten monosaccharide units, but the precise cutoff varies somewhat according to the convention. (wikipedia.org)
  • Polysaccharides are a composition of repeating monosaccharide units connected by glycoside bonds. (bharatbook.com)
  • Starch (a polymer of glucose) is used as a storage polysaccharide in plants, being found in the form of both amylose and the branched amylopectin. (wikipedia.org)
  • Similarly, seaweed polysaccharides, such as fucoidan, also exhibit several functions including antioxidant activities, antitumor and anti-aging effects. (aiche.org)
  • For novel enzyme discovery, physically linked gene clusters targeting carbohydrate degradation in bacteria, polysaccharide utilization loci (PULs), are recognized 'treasure troves' in the era of exponentially growing numbers of sequenced genomes. (inrae.fr)
  • A range of indigestible polysaccharides[15] have been shown to protect the gut wall against cancer-causing bacteria and bind for elimination through the bowel, pollutants and toxic metals like lead and mercury - of special importance in the treatment of obesity since fat stores toxins which are released into the system in the process of fat reduction. (positivehealth.com)
  • Vaccines derived from PRP alone (polysaccharide vaccines) were developed in the 1970s. (cdc.gov)
  • Even though these complex polysaccharides are not very digestible, they provide important dietary elements for humans. (wikipedia.org)
  • ST11 complex meningococci may also express serogroup W135 polysaccharide capsules. (cdc.gov)
  • We examined population immunity to ST11 complex meningococci bearing serogroup C or W135 polysaccharide capsules. (cdc.gov)
  • The complex polysaccharides from the brown, red and green seaweeds possess broad spectrum therapeutic properties. (springer.com)
  • The biotechnology startup produces the cosmetic bioactive compound by using green chemistry to gently isolate the complex, naturally hydrating polysaccharides found in the source seaweed. (cosmeticsandtoiletries.com)
  • Natural glycans, which are oligosaccharides or polysaccharides, adopt a multiplicity of structural forms in living organisms. (acs.org)
  • Lytic polysaccharide monooxygenases (LPMOs) are monocopper enzymes of industrial and biological importance. (bvsalud.org)
  • Both polysaccharide preparations have documented anticancer activity in vitro, in vivo and in human clinical trials, though PSK has been researched longer and has therefore undergone more thorough laboratory, animal and clinical testing. (nih.gov)
  • When all the monosaccharides in a polysaccharide are the same type, the polysaccharide is called a homopolysaccharide or homoglycan, but when more than one type of monosaccharide is present, they are called heteropolysaccharides or heteroglycans. (wikipedia.org)
  • Natural saccharides are generally composed of simple carbohydrates called monosaccharides with general formula (CH2O)n where n is three or more. (wikipedia.org)
  • Inhibition of lytic polysaccharide monooxygenase by natural plant extracts. (bvsalud.org)
  • Natural Health Food Dragon Freeze-dried Fruit Powder No Additive Description: Do you believe that dragons existed long time ago? (fazendomedia.com)
  • Apple Vinegar Powder is one of Yongyuan Bio's star products, 100% natural, high purity, stable quality. (fazendomedia.com)
  • While these drugs come with a number of dangerous side effects, naturally occurring sulfated polysaccharides in kelp have no known side effects. (naturalnews.com)
  • Hyaluronic acid is a linear polysaccharide and naturally occurring constituent of the extracellular matrix. (medtronic.com)
  • Several studies have reviewed the effects of individual natural compounds on aging and aging-related diseases along with the underlying mechanisms. (frontiersin.org)
  • In this article, we have reviewed several recently identified natural products with potential antiaging properties and have highlighted their cellular and molecular mechanisms. (frontiersin.org)
  • This study is aimed at investigating the immunomodulatory effects and mechanisms of Maca polysaccharides. (hindawi.com)
  • Vanadium helps form the haloperoxidase enzymes that help provide a natural antioxidant defense, which has allowed these sea vegetables to flourish. (naturalnews.com)
  • Kombu is a powerful source of natural glutamic acid, which is a precursor to the body's master anti-oxidant glutathione. (naturalnews.com)
  • In middle ear surgery, biocompatible 1-7 hyaluronic acid has been shown to improve the natural healing of the mastoid cavity following tympanoplasty and help reduce fibrous scarring. (medtronic.com)
  • Polysaccharides (/ˌpɒliˈsækəraɪd/), or polycarbohydrates, are the most abundant carbohydrates found in food. (wikipedia.org)
  • Polysaccharides are another term for carbohydrates. (upayanaturals.com)
  • Hibiscus Flower Acids and Prickly Pear Extract: Provide natural exfoliation, visibly resurfacing skin and refining texture. (sephora.com)
  • In this work, anionic iota-carrageenan (CG) polysaccharide was employed to prepare an iota-carrageenan/CuS covellite (CG/CuS) nanocomposite using a gel/liquid interface precipitation process similarly to chemobrionics. (abo.fi)
  • The discovery and use of dietary supplements and natural products that can prevent and treat multiple aging-related diseases in humans will be beneficial. (frontiersin.org)
  • Thus, this review provides theoretical background for existing dietary supplements and natural products as potential antiaging agents. (frontiersin.org)
  • The primary cellular pathways that mediate the longevity-extending effects of natural products involve nutrient-sensing pathways. (frontiersin.org)
  • Conventional methods for extraction of natural products utilize organic solvent or steam distillation techniques. (aiche.org)
  • Despite great potential of pristine natural polysaccharides in fabricating novel materials, chemical modifications of natural polysaccharides still play a crucial role in altering and enriching properties as well as applications of natural polysaccharides. (abo.fi)
  • Several algal species belonging to phaeophyta, rhodophyta and chlorophyta divisions have been recognized as crucial sources of sulfated polysaccharides (SP). (springer.com)
  • Natural products have been used for a long time to treat various human diseases. (frontiersin.org)
  • This approach showed how pristine natural polysaccharides such as CG could be effortlessly utilized to develop high-end products for humidity and temperature sensing. (abo.fi)
  • Now comes news that Sacramento-based Macro Oceans has unveiled a new Hydrating Marine Polysaccharide, derived from Alaska seaweed ( Saccharina latissima ), which reportedly provides clinically proven hydration for skin and hair care products, per third-party trials. (cosmeticsandtoiletries.com)
  • Cosmetic customers want natural products that actually work and supply chains they can be proud of," said CEO Matthew Perkins. (cosmeticsandtoiletries.com)
  • Patent: Protecting Groups Useful In The Synthesis of Polysaccharides, Natural Products, And Combinatorial Libraries. (mit.edu)
  • Stay up-to-date with our natural health products. (newrootsherbal.com)
  • The report presents general considerations and guidance on the principles governing the toxicological evaluation and assessment of dietary exposure to food additives, particularly on data requirements for products derived from natural sources. (who.int)
  • The polysaccharide, called an arabinogalactan, contains 92 sugars and is an essential cell-wall component in Mycobacterium tuberculosis , the bacterium that causes tuberculosis, and other mycobacteria. (acs.org)
  • Polysaccharides encompass everything from fast-digesting sugars and slow-digesting starches to indigestible fiber. (upayanaturals.com)
  • Heparin is a mixture of negatively charged glycosaminoglycans (sulfated mucopolysaccharides) that have anticoagulant properties due to their interaction with the natural anticoagulant antithrombin. (medscape.com)
  • The structure and properties of polysaccharides are extensively diverse and contain a wide range of chemical compositions and molecular weights. (bharatbook.com)
  • In this study, we showed that WSG, a glucose-rich polysaccharide with an average molecular mass of approximately 1000 kDa, effectively inhibited cell viability and mobility of lung cancer cells. (greenmedinfo.com)
  • Polysaccharides are often quite heterogeneous, containing slight modifications of the repeating unit. (wikipedia.org)
  • During the last decade, numerous bioactive polysaccharides with interesting functional properties have been discovered from seaweeds (Fig. 1 ). (springer.com)
  • Iron polysaccharide may cause serious side effects. (drugs.com)
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  • The differences in the compositions and percentages of polysaccharides are attributed to temperature changes, column chromatography, and analytical methods [ 10 , 11 ]. (hindawi.com)
  • The results of this study show that specific natural LPMO inhibitors of plant origin exist in nature , providing the opportunity for future exploitation of such compounds within various biotechnological contexts. (bvsalud.org)
  • The thin film scaffold acts as a temporary matrix for cell proliferation, working with the body's natural healing process to repair and regrow damaged tissue. (medtronic.com)
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  • Before beginning any type of natural, integrative or conventional treatment regimen, it is advisable to seek the advice of a licensed healthcare professional. (greenmedinfo.com)
  • Indeed, natural killer (NK) and lymphocyte-activated killer (LAK) cell activation has been demonstrated in vivo and in vitro, and recent genetic studies reveal increased expression of key immune cytokines in response to treatment with PSK. (nih.gov)