Optimizing ultrasound-microwave-assisted extraction of jackfruit peel polysaccharides and evaluating their impact on intestinal health in vivo
摘要
Improper disposal of jackfruit peel waste poses environmental risks, but its polysaccharides (PJP) offer potential health benefits. This study aimed to optimize the ultrasound-microwave-assisted extraction conditions for PJP and evaluate their structural characteristics as well as intestinal health activity. Using Box–Behnken design, the optimal extraction yield of 24.6% was achieved under the following conditions: solid-to-liquid ratio of 48.7 mL/g, extraction time of 29.8 min, and extraction temperature of 81.9 °C. Structural analysis revealed that PJP primarily consists of glucose units with a backbone linked by → 4)-β-D-Glcp-(1 →. In DSS-induced colitis mice, PJP increased the abundance of intestinal microorganisms (Bacteroides and Lactobacillus), enhanced the production of short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), and reduced inflammation (TNF-α, IL-1β), while enhancing the levels of tight junction proteins (claudin-1, occludin, ZO-1). This study provides a methodological framework for polysaccharide research and provides preliminary evidence for the industrial production and practical application of PJP.
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