Research Progress of Physalis alkekengi Polysaccharides
Physalis alkekengi L.is a perennial herb plant belonging to the genus Physalis which contains various chemical compositions.Polysaccharides are major bioactive constituents of Physalis alkekengi L..These polysaccharides present antioxidant,anti-hyperglycemia,immunoregulatory and hepatoprotective activities,which have promising applications in food and biomedicine.This review summarized extraction,purification,structural characterization and biological activities of Physalis alkekengi polysaccharides,thus providing a reference for further development and utilization of the Physalis alkekengi polysaccharides.