September 10, 2025AntioxidantsOpen Access

Potential Application of Plant By-Products in Biomedicine: From Current Knowledge to Future Opportunities

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This review highlights the potential of plant by-products and bioactive compounds for biomedicine, suggesting solutions for effective utilization.

Plant by-products exhibit significant antioxidant, antimicrobial, and antitumor properties, showing potential in biomedicine.
In 2022, European vegetable waste generation was between 35 to 78 kg per capita, reflecting both a challenge and an opportunity.
Challenges include variable profiles of bioactive compounds based on plant sources and the need for better extraction protocols.
Emerging technologies can help improve the identification and usability of plant by-products in biomedicine to support sustainable practices.

Estarriaga‐Navarro et al. (2025) studied this question.

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This review highlights the potential of plant by-products and bioactive compounds for biomedicine, suggesting solutions for effective utilization.