Physicochemical properties, structure characterization and in vitro hypoglycemic activity of selenized mucus polysaccharides from Paramisgurnus dabryanus
摘要
Selenopolysaccharides are important class of organic compounds with both selenium and polysaccharide bioactivities, which are more easily absorbed and utilized by the body. In this study, selenized mucus polysaccharide (Se-PDMP) was first synthesized by HNO3-Na2SeO3 method by using Paramecium dabryanus mucus polysaccharide (PDMP) as the experimental raw material, and its physicochemical properties, structural characteristics, as well as inhibitory activities against α-amylase and α-glucosidase were systematically investigated. Key findings are as follows: The selenium content of Se-PDMP reaches 460.10 µg/g, indicating the successful introduction of selenium; structural analysis reveals that selenization enhances the intra/intermolecular interactions of polysaccharide molecules, leading to a more pronounced aggregation effect. In addition, in vitro hypoglycemic studies show that Se-PDMP exerts competitive and reversible inhibitory effects on both enzymes, and its inhibitory activity is significantly superior to that of PDMP. These results reveal the potential of Se-PDMP as a novel dual-target (α-amylase/α-glucosidase) inhibitor. This study not only provides new insights into the structure-activity relationship of selenopolysaccharides but also lays an important theoretical foundation for the development of safe and efficient natural-derived agents for the prevention and alleviation of diabetes.