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Mohammed Sanad Alhussaini1, AbdulRahman Abdulla Ibrahim Alyahya1, Abdullah Abdulrahman Al-Ghanayem1

  • 1Department of Clinical Laboratory Science, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Shaqra University, Shaqra, Saudi Arabia.

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Modified pectin shows enhanced antimicrobial properties through various structural changes. These advancements expand its use in food preservation, wound healing, and pharmaceutical applications.

Keywords:
Pectinantimicrobial activitybioactive materialsbiopolymergreen polymersstructural modifications.

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Area of Science:

  • Biomaterials Science
  • Polymer Chemistry
  • Food Science

Background:

  • Biopolymers like pectin are gaining attention for their sustainable and versatile properties.
  • Native pectin has limited antimicrobial activity, restricting its use in antimicrobial formulations.
  • Structural modifications are key to enhancing pectin's bioactivity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent advancements in modified pectin-based materials with improved antimicrobial potential.
  • To outline key modification strategies and their mechanisms of action.
  • To explore applications in food preservation, wound healing, packaging, and pharmaceuticals.

Main Methods:

  • Physical, chemical, and enzymatic modification strategies for pectin.
  • Grafting with antimicrobial agents, crosslinking, derivatization, and metal ion incorporation.
  • Analysis of enhanced antimicrobial efficiency against various pathogens.

    • Main Results:

    • Modified pectin exhibits significantly improved antimicrobial efficiency.
    • Various modification techniques effectively boost pectin's bioactivity.
    • Recent research (2020-2025) shows promising developments in modified pectin.

    Conclusions:

    • Structural modification is a viable strategy to enhance pectin's antimicrobial properties.
    • Modified pectin holds significant potential for diverse biomedical and food applications.
    • Further research continues to unlock the full potential of modified pectin-based materials.