The advancement of polysaccharides in disease modulation: Multifaceted regulation of programmed cell death

Recognition on pharmacodynamic ingredients of natural products

“…Polysaccharides are long-chain polymers composed of more than 10 identical or different monosaccharides linked by α- or β-glycosidic bonds and are found in animals, plants, and microorganisms ( Shi, 2016 ). Active polysaccharides are polysaccharides involved in the physiological metabolism of the body, with several biological activities such as anti-inflammation, antitumor, anti-aging, anti-oxidation, liver protection, and immune regulation ( Luo et al, 2024 ). The antitumor effect of polysaccharides is particularly evident in clinical studies ( Table.…”