| Title: |
Carbohydrate polymer-based carriers for colon targeted delivery of probiotics. |
| Authors: |
Zhang, Wanli1 (AUTHOR), Sadeghi, Alireza2 (AUTHOR), Karaca, Asli Can3 (AUTHOR), Zhang, Jiachao1 (AUTHOR) zhjch321123@163.com, Jafari, Seid Mahdi2 (AUTHOR) smjafari@gau.ac.ir |
| Source: |
Critical Reviews in Food Science & Nutrition. 2024, Vol. 64 Issue 33, p12759-12779. 21p. |
| Subject Terms: |
*DISEASE vectors, *COLON diseases, *CARBOHYDRATES, *ALGINIC acid, *POLYSACCHARIDES |
| Abstract: |
Probiotics (PRO) have been recognized for their significant role in promoting human health, particularly in relation to colon-related diseases. The effective delivery of PRO to the colon is a fascinating area of research. Among various delivery materials, carbohydrates have shown great potential as colon-targeted delivery (CTD) carriers for PRO. This review explores the connection between probiotics and colonic diseases, delving into their underlying mechanisms of action. Furthermore, it discusses current strategies for the targeted delivery of active substances to the colon. Unlike other reviews, this work specifically focuses on the utilization of carbohydrates, such as alginate, chitosan, pectin, and other carbohydrates, for probiotic colon-targeted delivery applications. Carbohydrates can undergo hydrolysis at the colonic site, allowing their oligosaccharides to function as prebiotics or as direct functional polysaccharides with beneficial effects. Furthermore, the development of multilayer self-assembled coatings using different carbohydrates enables the creation of enhanced delivery systems. Additionally, chemical modifications of carbohydrates, such as for adhesion and sensitivity, can be implemented to achieve more customized delivery of PRO. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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