Bromelain a potential bioactive compound: a comprehensive overview from a pharmacological perspective

AJ Chakraborty, S Mitra, TE Tallei, AM Tareq, F Nainu… - Life, 2021 - mdpi.com
Bromelain is an effective chemoresponsive proteolytic enzyme derived from pineapple
stems. It contains several thiol endopeptidases and is extracted and purified via several …

Recent advances in valorization of pineapple (Ananas comosus) processing waste and by-products: A step towards circular bioeconomy

PC Nath, A Ojha, S Debnath, K Neetu… - Trends in Food Science …, 2023 - Elsevier
Background One of the most significant and challenging tasks on the planet is using fruit and
vegetable wastes in the food processing industries. This waste disposal requires a …

Bromelain: A review of its mechanisms, pharmacological effects and potential applications

V Kumar, B Mangla, S Javed, W Ahsan, P Kumar… - Food & function, 2023 - pubs.rsc.org
The utilization of plant-derived supplements for disease prevention and treatment has long
been recognized because of their remarkable potential. Ananas comosus, commonly known …

Integrated biorefinery strategy for valorization of pineapple processing waste into high-value products

S Banerjee, R Vijayaraghavan, AF Patti… - Waste and Biomass …, 2022 - Springer
Purpose The present study aims to recover value-added products from fresh pineapple
processing wastes in an integrated biorefinery. Methods Bromelain, a therapeutic protease …

Application of biorefinery concept to the production of bromelain, ethanol, and xylitol from pineapple plant waste

E Mardawati, SH Putri, HN Fitriana, D Nurliasari… - Fermentation, 2023 - mdpi.com
The massive potential of pineapple fruit production can produce a sizable amount of waste,
around 75%(w/w) of pineapple weight, contributing to global environmental problems. For …

[HTML][HTML] Cysteine proteases from plants: Utilization in foods and nutraceuticals and characterization approaches for quality management

I Benito-Vázquez, M Garrido-Romero… - Applied Food …, 2024 - Elsevier
In recent years, the demand for plant-based products has emerged driven by consumers'
desire for natural options that reduce their environmental footprint. Plant proteases, which …

Bromelain: an enzyme expanding its horizon from food to pharmaceutical industry

G Sharma, A Vimal - Current Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, 2023 - benthamdirect.com
Bromelain is a protein digestive enzyme obtained from the extract of pineapple (steam, fruit,
and leaves). It is a cocktail of several thiol endopeptidases and other components like …

In vitro propagation strategies of Puya chilensis as an alternative for obtaining new cysteine proteases

I Castro Cabrera, K Vives Hernández, MA Bruno… - Plant Cell, Tissue and …, 2024 - Springer
Puya chilensis is an endemic species of Chile belonging to the Bromeliaceae family, known
for its morphological plasticity and ecological importance. In recent years, greater attention …

Enzymatic synthesis of new antimicrobial peptides for food purposes

M Adaro, ÁGS Ibáñez, AL Origone, D Vallés… - Frontiers in …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Growing consumer awareness of the potential negative health effects of synthetic antibiotics
has prompted the search for more natural preservatives that can improve the safety and …

The impact of rosmarinic acid on the oxidative stress metabolism: evaluation protocol based on glutathione-dependent and-independent antioxidant enzymes

D Aydemir, NN Ulusu - Plant Chemical Compositions and Bioactivities, 2024 - Springer
Phytochemicals are plant-based bioactive molecules produced by plants for their regular
metabolism and to protect them against pathogens. Phytochemicals are classified into six …