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  • Translational medicine
  • Biomedical applications

Background:

  • The food industry generates substantial agro-waste and byproducts with untapped biochemical potential.
  • Many medical applications can be derived from food processing side streams.
  • Food science research has historically contributed to clinical advancements.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review distinct clinical applications derived from food-based biopolymers and substances.
  • To explore the use of upcycled food materials in medicine.
  • To highlight fermentation as a key technology for pharmaceutical production.

Main Methods:

  • Review of scientific literature on food-based biopolymers (cellulose, chitosan) and phytochemicals.
  • Exploration of fermentation technologies for therapeutic compound generation.
  • Analysis of applications in wound dressings, tissue scaffolding, and combating infections.

Main Results:

  • Food biopolymers like cellulose and chitosan can be fabricated into antibacterial wound dressings and tissue scaffolds.
  • Antimicrobial food phytochemicals show potential for combating antibiotic-resistant nosocomial infections.
  • Fermentation unlocks therapeutic value from food substrates, enabling sustainable production of bioactive peptides (BPs).

Conclusions:

  • Food-based biopolymers and phytochemicals offer sustainable sources for novel medical applications.
  • Fermentation is a powerful translational food technology for producing high-value pharmaceuticals.
  • Upcycling food industry byproducts presents significant opportunities for advancing clinical treatments.