Astragalus,a member of the legume family,belongs to the Astragalus genus,which is abundant in active components such as polysaccharides,saponins,flavonoids,and amino acids.As one of the primary bio-active components within Astragalus,Astragalus polysaccharides can assume various functions including im-mune regulation,anti-inflammation,and antioxidant activities by regulating the nuclear factor E2 related factor 2,nuclear transcription factor-κB and other signaling pathways.Astragalus polysaccharides has been ex-tensively employed in the production of poultry,pigs,ruminants,and aquatic animals.This article reviews the extraction methods,biological functions,and applications of Astragalus polysaccharides in animal husbandry,aiming to furnish a reference for further research,development,and utilization of this compound.[Chinese Journal of Animal Nutrition,2024,36(8):4872-4880]
Astragalus polysaccharidesextraction methodbiological functionanimal production application
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