Integrative Biology Journals

Natural Products and Bioprospecting ›› 2025, Vol. 15 ›› Issue (6): 66-66.DOI: 10.1007/s13659-025-00551-6

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Preparation, physicochemical properties, and immunomodulatory activity of glycoproteins from Syngnathoides biaculeatus

Xuewei Xia1, Jieling Lin1,2, Lihong Yang1,3, Youhong Li3, Wenshen Lin3, Qingqing Wang1, Jun Liu4, Riming Huang1   

  1. 1. Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Food Quality and Safety, College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China;
    2. Guangdong Eco-Engineering Polytechnic, Guangzhou, 510520, China;
    3. Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510006, China;
    4. Laboratory of Pathogenic Biology, Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, 524023, China
  • Received:2025-06-01 Online:2026-01-12
  • Contact: Jun Liu Email:E-mail:lj2388240@gdmu.edu.cn
  • Supported by:
    This work was financially supported by the Key-Area Research and Development Program of Guangdong Province (No. 2022B0202020004), Medical Scientific Research Foundation of Guangdong Province (No. A2025237), Shenzhen Science and Technology Program (No. KCXFZ20240903094014019), Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Aquatic Product Processing and Safety (No. GDPKLAPPS2304 and GDPKLAPPS2102).

Preparation, physicochemical properties, and immunomodulatory activity of glycoproteins from Syngnathoides biaculeatus

Xuewei Xia1, Jieling Lin1,2, Lihong Yang1,3, Youhong Li3, Wenshen Lin3, Qingqing Wang1, Jun Liu4, Riming Huang1   

  1. 1. Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Food Quality and Safety, College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China;
    2. Guangdong Eco-Engineering Polytechnic, Guangzhou, 510520, China;
    3. Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510006, China;
    4. Laboratory of Pathogenic Biology, Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, 524023, China
  • 通讯作者: Jun Liu Email:E-mail:lj2388240@gdmu.edu.cn
  • 作者简介:Riming Huang Email:E-mail:huangriming@scau.edu.cn
  • 基金资助:
    This work was financially supported by the Key-Area Research and Development Program of Guangdong Province (No. 2022B0202020004), Medical Scientific Research Foundation of Guangdong Province (No. A2025237), Shenzhen Science and Technology Program (No. KCXFZ20240903094014019), Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Aquatic Product Processing and Safety (No. GDPKLAPPS2304 and GDPKLAPPS2102).

Abstract: Syngnathoides biaculeatus, a potential functional food from marine sources, was found to enhance nonspecific immunity, but its functional ingredients have rarely been reported. Therefore, this study focused on the preparation and physicochemical properties of its water-soluble natural ingredients with their immunomodulatory activities and potential mechanisms. Firstly, we optimized the extraction method of glycoproteins from S. biaculeatus and prepared the crude glycoprotein SYB, from which the fraction glycoprotein SYB-1 was further purified. The carbohydrates of SYB-1 were 8.46% comprising mannose, glucose, and galactose, with an average molecular weight of 9.423 kDa. Amino acid analysis demonstrated that its major amino acids are glycine, glutamic acid, aspartic acid, and proline, with a total amino acid content of 88.81%. Furthermore, SYB-1 could significantly increase the cell viability of macrophages, and promote the release of NO, TNF-α, and IL-6. Metabolomics revealed that it was associated with arachidonic acid metabolism. The CYP450 enzyme family members and PTGS2 may be key targets for the regulatory role. These results suggested that the glycoprotein of S. biaculeatus may be an attractive functional food supplement from natural sources for immunocompromised populations.

Key words: Syngnathoides biaculeatus, Glycoprotein, Physicochemical properties, Immunomodulatory activity

摘要: Syngnathoides biaculeatus, a potential functional food from marine sources, was found to enhance nonspecific immunity, but its functional ingredients have rarely been reported. Therefore, this study focused on the preparation and physicochemical properties of its water-soluble natural ingredients with their immunomodulatory activities and potential mechanisms. Firstly, we optimized the extraction method of glycoproteins from S. biaculeatus and prepared the crude glycoprotein SYB, from which the fraction glycoprotein SYB-1 was further purified. The carbohydrates of SYB-1 were 8.46% comprising mannose, glucose, and galactose, with an average molecular weight of 9.423 kDa. Amino acid analysis demonstrated that its major amino acids are glycine, glutamic acid, aspartic acid, and proline, with a total amino acid content of 88.81%. Furthermore, SYB-1 could significantly increase the cell viability of macrophages, and promote the release of NO, TNF-α, and IL-6. Metabolomics revealed that it was associated with arachidonic acid metabolism. The CYP450 enzyme family members and PTGS2 may be key targets for the regulatory role. These results suggested that the glycoprotein of S. biaculeatus may be an attractive functional food supplement from natural sources for immunocompromised populations.

关键词: Syngnathoides biaculeatus, Glycoprotein, Physicochemical properties, Immunomodulatory activity