Sustainable Bioprocessing of Natural Products for Biomedical Applications

A special issue of Bioengineering (ISSN 2306-5354). This special issue belongs to the section "Biochemical Engineering".

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1. Pharmacognosy Group, Department of Pharmaceutical Biosciences, Uppsala University, Biomedical Centre, Box 574, 751 23 Uppsala, Sweden
2. International Joint Research Laboratory of Intelligent Agriculture and Agri-Products Processing, Jiangsu Education Department, Zhenjiang 212013, China
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Dear Colleagues,

Natural bio-based compounds are sourced from nature (plants or animals), and are used widely in biomaterial production due to their biodegradability, biocompatibility, eco-friendliness, and versatility. The use of natural materials presents a possible novel avenue for the development of new biocompatible, biodegradable, and non-toxic drugs, and the sustainable bioprocessing of natural products for biomedical applications involves the use of environmentally friendly and economically viable methods to extract, purify, and utilize natural resources for a wide range of medical purposes. This approach seeks to minimize the environmental impact of the processes while simultaneously maximizing the benefits of employing natural products in the biomedical field. Amongst the key aspects of sustainable bioprocessing for biomedical applications are green extraction techniques that include supercritical fluid extraction (SFE), ultrasound-assisted extraction (UAE), and microwave-assisted extraction (MAE). Additionally, nanoencapsulation is based on creating nanosized delivery systems that enhance the bioavailability and targeted delivery of bioactive compounds. The sustainable bioprocessing of natural products for biomedical applications not only promotes sustainability but also contributes to the development of effective and safe medical treatments derived from nature. This interdisciplinary approach integrates aspects of biology, chemistry, engineering, and environmental science to create a holistic and sustainable framework for the production of bioactive compounds for medical purposes.

Prof. Dr. H. R. El-Seedi
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Keywords

  • sustainable bioprocessing
  • eco-friendly process
  • natural products
  • biomedical applications
  • nanoformulation

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Green Innovation and Synthesis of Honeybee Products-Mediated Nanoparticles: Potential Approaches and Wide Applications
by Shaden A. M. Khalifa, Aya A. Shetaia, Nehal Eid, Aida A. Abd El-Wahed, Tariq Z. Abolibda, Abdelfatteh El Omri, Qiang Yu, Mohamed A. Shenashen, Hidayat Hussain, Mohamed F. Salem, Zhiming Guo, Abdulaziz M. Alanazi and Hesham R. El-Seedi
Bioengineering 2024, 11(8), 829; https://doi.org/10.3390/bioengineering11080829 - 14 Aug 2024
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Bee products, abundant in bioactive ingredients, have been utilized in both traditional and contemporary medicine. Their antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties make them valuable for food, preservation, and cosmetics applications. Honeybees are a vast reservoir of potentially beneficial products such as honey, bee [...] Read more.
Bee products, abundant in bioactive ingredients, have been utilized in both traditional and contemporary medicine. Their antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties make them valuable for food, preservation, and cosmetics applications. Honeybees are a vast reservoir of potentially beneficial products such as honey, bee pollen, bee bread, beeswax, bee venom, and royal jelly. These products are rich in metabolites vital to human health, including proteins, amino acids, peptides, enzymes, sugars, vitamins, polyphenols, flavonoids, and minerals. The advancement of nanotechnology has led to a continuous search for new natural sources that can facilitate the easy, low-cost, and eco-friendly synthesis of nanomaterials. Nanoparticles (NPs) are actively synthesized using honeybee products, which serve dual purposes in preventive and interceptive treatment strategies due to their richness in essential metabolites. This review aims to highlight the potential role of bee products in this line and their applications as catalysts and food preservatives and to point out their anticancer, antibacterial, antifungal, and antioxidant underlying impacts. The research used several online databases, namely Google Scholar, Science Direct, and Sci Finder. The overall findings suggest that these bee-derived substances exhibit remarkable properties, making them promising candidates for the economical and eco-friendly production of NPs. Full article
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