DoLPHiN: A structural and functional database of natural polysaccharides with health benefits

Title Value
Polysaccharide ST-P2
Source Name Sargassum thunbergii
Weight 48.788 kDa
Main Glycosidic Bond(s)
α-Araf-(1→5)
α-Manp-(1→3)
β-Galp-(1→3,6)
α-Glcp-(1→6)
β-Xylp-(1→3)
Main Chain (1 → 5)-α-L-Araf, (1 → 3)-α-L-Manp, (1 → 3,6)-β-D-Galp, (1 → 6)-α-D-Glcp, (1 → 3)-β-D-Xylp
Side Chain No relevant information could be found in the literature.
NMR Information yes
Monosaccharide
glucose 3.19%
mannose 14.82%
galactose 6.21%
xylose 15.61%
arabinose 3.93%
galacturonic acid 40.63%
glucuronic acid 15.61%
Physiological Functions anti-oxidant Polysaccharides ST-P2 have physiological functions such as regulating gut microbiota, lowering pH, and increasing the production of short chain fatty acids (SCFAs), which may help promote gut health.
Intestinal Microbiota Regulation unknown
Related Diseases (based on ICD-11)
Correlation map Click to view
DOI 10.1016/j.carbpol.2017.12.048
Data Source Statement:
The data included in the DoLPHiN database is sourced exclusively from peer-reviewed original publications and presented after normalization.