Arabinogalactan in the side chain of pectin from persimmon is involved in the interaction with small intestinal epithelial cells

ABSTRACT Pectin in Diospyros kaki (persimmon) is a complex polysaccharide and is classified as a dietary fiber. Pectin is characterized by the presence of side chains of neutral sugars, such as galactose residues; however, the structure and properties of these sugars vary greatly depending on the pl...

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Published in:Bioscience, biotechnology, and biochemistry biotechnology, and biochemistry, 2021-06, Vol.85 (7), p.1729-1736
Main Authors: Gotoh, Saki, Naka, Tomomi, Kitaguchi, Kohji, Yabe, Tomio
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Language:English
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Summary:ABSTRACT Pectin in Diospyros kaki (persimmon) is a complex polysaccharide and is classified as a dietary fiber. Pectin is characterized by the presence of side chains of neutral sugars, such as galactose residues; however, the structure and properties of these sugars vary greatly depending on the plant species from which it is derived. Here, we report the structural features of pectin extracted from persimmon. The polysaccharide was low-methoxy pectin with a degree of methyl esterification
ISSN:1347-6947
1347-6947
DOI:10.1093/bbb/zbab068