Extraction Method,Biological Function,and Application in Animal Production of Astragalus polysaccharides
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