ReviewPolymers2025
Mannans as Multifunctional Biopolymers: Structure, Properties, and Applications in Health and Industry.
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4 citing papers in PubMed.
- Structural Characterization and Engineering of a GH134 β-Mannanase from Aspergillus nidulans for Enhancement of Activity and Stability.Journal of agricultural and food chemistry · 2026Article
- Combined Effects of Dietary Gum Arabic and Mannan Oligosaccharides on Growth Performance, Physiological Responses, Meat Quality, and Selected Cecal Bacteria in Growing New Zealand White Rabbits.Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2026Article
- Effects of Aloe Vera and Guava Leaf Extract on Threadfin Bream Surimi Gel: Physicochemical, Textural and Rheological Properties.Gels (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Food-Grade Microgels for Age-Related Macular Degeneration: Design, Fabrication, and Targeted Delivery.Gels (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
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Abstract
Mannans are structurally composed of β-(1 → 4)-linked mannose units, which are widely distributed in plant cell walls, yeast, and bacterial exopolysaccharides. Mannans have emerged as multipurpose biopolymers with significant industrial and biomedical potential. Celebrated mannans include guar gum, locust bean gum, konjac glucomannan, yeast mannans, and softwood glucomannans. This comprehensive review highlights the sources, structural diversity, extraction methods, physicochemical properties, safety, and functional characteristics. The major bioactivities of mannans, including immunomodulatory, antioxidative, and prebiotic effects, reflect their relevance in biopharmaceutical applications. Moreover, mannans serve as valuable raw materials for developing biodegradable films, hydrogels, and nanocomposites applied in sustainable materials and drug delivery systems. Despite promising applications, challenges related to their large-scale production, standardization, and functional optimization remain to be investigated. Future perspectives focus on integrating advanced biotechnological approaches and chemical modifications to enhance the functional versatility of mannans. Overall, mannans represent a sustainable, multifunctional biopolymer with expanding applications across food, pharmaceutical, and biomedical industries.
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