针对食源活性多糖传统加工过程复杂、费时、不经济、不易于工业化、不符合绿色化学要求以及原料中活性多糖没充分利用等关键共性问题,建立了食源活性多糖制备的新方法和技术体系,实现了活性多糖的高效、高纯度制备与分离。同时,通过物理、化学及现代分析技术相结合手段,明确了活性多糖的化学结构、链构象及功能特性;利用体外及体内试验系统评价与揭示了多糖的抗氧化、抗肿瘤、抗炎、免疫调节、降血糖及肝脏保护等生理活性及作用机制,并开展了功能食品的研究与开发。
以食品工业中广泛应用的可德胶(curdlan)和果胶(pectin)为研究材料,通过物理、化学及生物等改性技术,获得了水溶性好、高活性的多糖及其衍生物系列,明确了化学结构特征、链构象、功能特性及应用。在此基础上,通过复合凝聚反应,构建了微纳尺度的多糖基聚电解质复合物系列,实现了食品功能因子的稳态化及控制释放,解决了水溶性、稳定性和生物利用率差的难题,为功能食品的创制奠定理论基础。
主持国家自然科学基金、江苏省自然科学基金、江苏省现代农业重点研发项目等10余项;以第一/通讯作者发表学术论文100余篇,其中SCI收录80多篇,入选ESI高被引论文7篇,入选ESI热点论文2篇,H因子 36.0,被引3800多次,入选2021/2022年度全球前2%顶尖科学家;申请和授权国家发明专利16项;兼职Critical Reviews in Food Science & Nutrition、Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry、Food Hydrocolloids、Food Chemistry、Carbohydrate Polymers等30多个国内外学术期刊审稿人。兼职担任中国食品科学技术学会高级会员,食品工业科技青年编委主任委员,粮油科技(英文)青年编委,江苏省苏北发展特聘专家,江苏省“科技副总”(企业创新岗)。
Yan, J.K.*, Chen, T.T., Li, L.Q., Liu, F., Liu, X., & Li, L. (2023). The anti-hyperlipidemic effect and underlying mechanisms of barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) grass polysaccharides in mice induced by a high-fat diet. Food &Function, 14(15), 7066-7081.
Yan, J.K.*, Wang, C., Chen, T.T., Zhu, J., Chen, X., Li, L., Liu, X., Zhang, H., & Li, L. (2023). A pectic polysaccharide from fresh okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L.) beneficially ameliorates CCl4-induced acute liver injury in mice by antioxidation, inhibition of inflammation and modulation of gut microbiota. Food and Chemical Toxicology, 171, 113551.
Yan, J.K.*, Wang, C., Chen, T.T., Li, L., Liu, X., & Li, L. (2023). Structural characteristics and ameliorative effect of a polysaccharide from Corbicula fluminea industrial distillate against acute liver injury induced by CCl4 in mice. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 227, 391-404.
Li, L.Q., Chen, X., Zhu, J., Zhang, S.Y., Chen, S.Q., Liu, X.Z., Li, L., & Yan, J.K.* (2023). Advances and challenges in interaction between heteroglycans and Bifidobacterium: Utilization strategies, intestinal health and future perspectives. Trends in Food Science & Technology, 134, 112-122.
Zhao, L., Wu, L., Li, L., Zhu, J., Chen, X., Zhang, S., Li, L., Yan, J.K.* (2023). Physicochemical, structural, and rheological characteristics of pectic polysaccharides from fresh passion fruit (Passiflora edulis f. flavicarpa L.) peel. Food Hydrocolloids, 136, 108301.
Jiang, F., Chen, R., Tang, C., Li, L.Q., Yan, J.K.*, & Zhang, N*. (2023). Polysaccharide extracted from cultivated Sanghuangporous vaninii spores using three-phase partitioning with enzyme/ultrasound pretreatment: Physicochemical characteristics and its biological activity in vitro. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 253, 126622.
Liu, S.Y., Lei, H., Li, L.Q., Liu, F., Li, L., Yan, J.K.* (2023). Effects of direct addition of curdlan on the gelling characteristics of thermally induced soy protein isolate gels. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 253, 127092.
Zhang, Z.H., Wang, S., Cheng, L., Ma, H., Gao, X., Brennan, C.S., & Yan, J.K.* (2023). Micro-nano-bubble technology and its applications in food industry: A critical review. Food Reviews International, 39(7), 4213-4235.
Yan, J.K.*, Zhu, J., Liu, Y., Chen, X., Wang, W., Zhang, H., & Li, L. (2022). Recent advances in research on Allium plants: functional ingredients, physiological activities, and applications in agricultural and food sciences, Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2022.2056132.
Yan, J.K.*, Chen, T.T., Wang, Z.W., Wang, C., Liu, Y., Liu, C., & Li, L. (2022). Comparison of physicochemical characteristics and biological activities of polysaccharides from barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) grass at different growth stages. Food Chemistry, 389, 133083.
Yan, J.K.*, Chen, T.T., Wang, L., Wang, Z.W., Li, C., Chen, W.Y., Liu, C. & Li, L. (2022). In vitro simulated digestion affecting physicochemical characteristics and bioactivities of polysaccharides from barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) grasses at different growth stages. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 219, 876-885.
Yan, J.K.*, Wang, Z.W., Zhu, J., Liu, Y., Chen, X., & Li, L. (2022). Polysaccharide-based nanoparticles fabricated from oppositely charged curdlan derivatives for curcumin encapsulation. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 213,923-933.
Yan, J.K., Chen, T.T., Chen, X., Liu, Y., Liu, C., & Li, L. (2022). Assessing the product quality and biological activities of barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) grassess at different harvest times. Food Bioscience, 46, 101549.
Yan, J.K., Wang, C., Yu, Y.B., Wang, Z.W., Chen, X., Zhu, J., & Li, L. (2022). Preparation, physicochemical and structural characterizations, and bioactivities of polysaccharides from Corbicula fluminea industrial distillate. Food Bioscience, 47, 101708.
Zhang, H., Jiang, F., Li, L., Liu, X., & Yan, J.K.* (2022). Recent advances in the bioactive polysaccharides and other key components from Phellinus spp. and their pharmacological effects: A review. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 222, 3108-3128.
Zhang, H., Jiang, F., Zhang, J., Wang, W., Li, L., & Yan, J.K.* (2022). Modulatory effects of polysaccharides from plants, marine algae and edible mushrooms on gut microbiota and related health benefits: A review. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 204, 169-192.
Liu, J., Yu, L., Wang, C., Zhang, Y., Xing, X., Si, J., Zhang, L., & Yan, J.K.* (2022). Preparation, structural features and in vitro immunostimulatory activity of a glucomannan from fresh Dendrobium catenatum stems. Frontiers in Nutrition, 8, 823803.
Liao, X., Zhang, Z.H., Qi, X., Li, L., Zhu, J., Brennan, C.S., & Yan, J.K.* (2021). Application of nonthermal processing technologies in extracting and modifying polysaccharides: A critical review. Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety, 20(5), 4367-4389.
Chen, Z.L., Wang, C., Ma, H., Ma, Y., Yan, J.K.* (2021). Physicochemical and functional characteristics of polysaccharides from okra extracted by using ultrasound at different frequencies. Food Chemistry, 361, 130138.
Wang, Z.W., Zhang, Z.H., Qiao, Z.R., Cai, W.D., Yan, J.K.* (2021). Construction and characterization of antioxidative ferulic acid-grafted carboxylic curdlan conjugates and their contributions on β-carotene stroage stability. Food Chemistry, 349, 129166.
Chen, T.T., Zhang, Z.H., Wang, Z.W., Chen, Z.L., Ma, H., Yan, J.K.* (2021). Effects of ultrasound modification at different frequency modes on physicochemical, structural, functional, and biological properties of citrus pectin. Food Hydrocolloids, 113, 106484.
Yan, J.K.*, Wang, C., Qiu, W.Y., Chen, T.T., Yang, Y., Wang, W.H., & Zhang, H.N. (2021). Ultrasonic treatment at different pH values affects the macromolecular, structural, and rheological characteristics of citrus pectin. Food Chemistry, 341, 128216.
Yan, J.K.*, Wang, C., Yu, Y.B., Wu, L.X., Chen, T.T., & Wang, Z.W. (2021). Physicochemical characteristics and in vitro biological activities of polysaccharides derived from raw garlic (Allium sativum L.) bulbs via three-phase partitioning combined with gradient ethanol precipitation method. Food Chemistry, 339, 128081.
Wang, C., Qiu, W.Y., Chen, T.T., & Yan, J.K.*. (2021). Effects of structural and conformational characteristics of citrus pectin on its functional properties. Food Chemistry, 339, 128064.
Yun, Y.B., Cai, W.D., Wang, Z.W., & Yan, J.K.* (2021). Emulsifying properties of a ferulic acid-grafted curdlan conjugate and its contribution to the chemical stability of β-carotene. Food Chemistry, 339, 128053.
Yan, J.K.*, Yu, Y.B., Wang, C., Cai, W.D., Wu, L.X., Yang, Y., & Zhang, H.N. (2021). Production, physicochemical characteristics, and in vtiro biological activties of polysaccharides obtained from fresh bitter gourd (Momordica charantia L.) via room temperature extraction techniques. Food Chemistry, 337, 127798.
Yu, Y.B., Wang, C., Chen, T.T., Wang, Z.W., Yan, J.K.* (2021). Enhancing the colloidal stabilities of zein nanoparticles coated with carboxylic curdlans. LWT – Food Science and Technology, 137, 110475.
Yu, Y.B., Wu, M.Y., Wang, C., Wang, Z.W., Chen, T.T., Yan, J.K.* (2020). Constructing biocompatible carboxylic curdlan-coated zein nanoparticles for curcumin encapsulation. Food Hydrocolloids, 108, 106028.
Yan, J.K.*, Cai, W.D., Wang, C., Yu, Y.B., Zhang, H.N., Yang, Y., Wang, W.H. (2020). Macromolecular behavior, structural characteristics and rheological properties of alkali-neutralization curdlan at different concentrations. Food Hydrocolloids, 105, 105785.
Wang, C., Yu, Y.B., Chen, T.T., Wang, Z.W., Yan, J.K.* (2020). Innovative preparation, physicochemical characteristics and functional properties of bioactive polysaccharides from fresh okra (Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench). Food Chemistry, 320, 126647.
Wang, C., Cai, W.D., Yao, J., Wu, L.X., Li, L., Zhu, J., Yan, J.K.* (2020). Conjugation of ferulic acid onto pectin affected the physicochemical, functional and antioxidant properties. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, 100, 5352-5362.
Bai, J., Chen, Y., Ning, Z., Liu, S., Xu, C., Yan, J.K.* (2020). Proteoglycan isolated from Corbicula fluminea exerts hepato-protective effects against alcohol-induced liver injury in mice. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 142, 1-10.
Cai, W.D., Ding, Z.C., Wang, Y.Y., Yang, Y., Zhang, H.N., Yan, J.K.* (2020). Hypoglycemic benefit and potential mechanism of a polysaccharide from Hericium erinaceus in streptozotoxin-induced diabetic rats. Process Biochemistry, 88, 180-188.
Chen, C., Liu, X., Qi, S., Dias, A.C.P., Yan, J.*, Zhang, X. (2020). Hepatoprotective effect of Phellinus linteus mycelia polysaccharide (PL-N1) against acetaminophen-induced liver injury in mouse. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 154, 1276-1284
Wang, Y.Y., Zhu, J., Ma, H., Ding, Z.C., Li, L., Yan, J.K.* (2019). Antidiabetic activity of a polysaccharide-protein complex from Asian Clam (Corbicula fluminea) in streptozotoxin-induced diabetic rats and underlying mechanism. Food & Function, 10, 5574-5586.
Cai, W.D., Zhu, J., Wu, L.X., Qiao, Z.R., Li, L., Yan, J.K.* (2019). Preparation, characterization, rheological and antioxidant properties of ferulic acid-grafted curdlan conjugates. Food Chemistry, 300, 125221.
Yan, J.K.*, Wu, L.X., Cai, W.D., Xiao, G.S., Duan, Y., Zhang, H. (2019). Subcritical water extraction-based methods affect the physicochemical and functional properties of soluble dietary fibers from wheat bran. Food Chemistry, 298, 124987.
Qiu, W.Y., Cai, W.D., Wang, M., Yan, J.K.* (2019). Effect of ultrasonic intesnity on the conformational changes in citrus pectin under ultrasonic processing. Food Chemistry, 297, 125021.
Wu, L.X., Qiao, Z.R., Cai, W.D., Qiu, W.Y., Yan, J.K.* (2019). Quaternized curdlan/pectin polyelectrolyte complexes as biocompatible nanovehicles for curcumin. Food Chemistry, 291, 180-186.
Cai, W.D., Qiu W.Y., Ding, Z.C., Wu, L.X., Yan, J.K.* (2019) Conformational and rheological properties of a quaternary ammonium salt of curdlan. Food Chemistry, 280, 130-138.
Yan, J.K.*, Wu, L.X., Qiao, Z.R., Cai, W.D., Ma, H. (2019). Effect of different drying methods on the product quality and bioactive polysaccharides of bitter gourd (Momordica charantia L.) slice. Food Chemistry, 271, 588-596.
Wang, Y.Y., Ma, H., Yan, J.K.*, Wang, K.D., Yang, Y., Wang, W.H., Zhang, H.N.* (2019). Three-phase partitioning system with dimethyl carbonate as organic phase for partitioning of exopolysaccharides from Phellinus baumii. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 131, 941-948.
Wang, Y.Y., Ma, H., Ding, Z.C., Yang, Y., Wang, W.H., Zhang, H.N.*, Yan, J.K.* (2019). Three-phase partitioning for the direct extraction and separation of bioactive exopolysaccharides from the cultured broth of Phellinus baumii. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 123, 201-209.