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Polysaccharides are compounds derived from medicinal plants that, along with saponins, activate immune cells like macrophages and neutrophils to phagocytize infections [1], and exhibit antioxidant, anticancer, cytotoxic, and anti-inflammatory activities when isolated from medicinal plants [2].
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Medicinal plants: bioactive compounds, biological activities ... frontiersin.org 1 fact
claimPolysaccharides and saponins from medicinal plants activate immune cells, such as macrophages and neutrophils, to phagocytize infections.
Phytobioactive compounds as therapeutic agents for human ... onlinelibrary.wiley.com 1 fact
claimPolyphenols, alkaloids, terpenes, and polysaccharides isolated from medicinal plants exhibit antioxidant, anticancer, cytotoxic, and anti-inflammatory biological activities.