Comprehensive review on Allium polysaccharides: Structural diversity, structure-activity relationships, biological functions, and future perspectives.
The genus Allium, encompassing garlic (A. sativum), onion (A. cepa), leek (A. ampeloprasum), chive (A. schoenoprasum), and allied species, represents one of the most pharmacologically significant plant groups in human diet and traditional medicine. Polysaccharides constitute the primary non-volatile bioactive fraction...