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ReviewEngineering in life sciences2026

Molecular Pharming: Advances, Applications, and Future Prospects in Biotechnology and Medicine.

Md Hridoy Ahmed, Md Mustak Khan, Shishir Dutta, Md Foyzur Rahman, Mohammad Shariful Islam, Md Najmul Hosen, Md Saad Hossain, Md Aftabur Rahman, Md Sadman Hasan Sahil, Tanjuma Tasnim Hira and 4 more

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Review in Engineering in life sciences, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

14 authors.

Md Hridoy AhmedDepartment of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology University of Chittagong Chittagong Bangladesh.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2077-4401
Md Mustak KhanDepartment of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology University of Chittagong Chittagong Bangladesh.
Shishir DuttaDepartment of Soil Science University of Chittagong Chittagong Bangladesh.
Md Foyzur RahmanDepartment of Pharmacy Dhaka International University Dhaka Bangladesh.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0006-5381-0260
Mohammad Shariful IslamDepartment of Zoology University of Chittagong Chittagong Bangladesh.
Md Najmul HosenDepartment of Biochemistry and Biotechnology University of Science and Technology Chittagong Bangladesh.
Md Saad HossainDepartment of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology East West University Dhaka Bangladesh.
Md Aftabur RahmanDepartment of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering Jahangirnagar University, Savar Dhaka Bangladesh.
Md Sadman Hasan SahilFaculty of Pharmacy Jashore University of Science and Technology Jashore Bangladesh.
Tanjuma Tasnim HiraFaculty of Fisheries Bangladesh Agricultural University Mymensingh Bangladesh.
IfthesumDepartment of Botany University of Chittagong Chittagong Bangladesh.
Ashikur RahamanDepartment of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology University of Chittagong Chittagong Bangladesh.
Md Afser RabbiDepartment of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Shahjalal University of Science and Technology Sylhet Bangladesh.
Laila KhaledaDepartment of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology University of Chittagong Chittagong Bangladesh.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Genetically engineered plants incorporate the use of a novel bioreactor known as molecular pharming, which has a transformative view on the pharmaceutical industry. The technique enables mass production, at a low cost, and reproducibly of a large number of different protein-based drugs, vaccines, and industrial enzymes. This review-based study outlines the chronological evolution of molecular pharming, investigates its essential principles and elective applications, and meticulously compares it with other methods, namely conventional biomanufacturing. We present the numerous host organisms employed, the leading-edge genetic engineering procedure, and the sophisticated approaches for protein purification and extraction. Additionally, we deliver in-depth analysis of the noteworthy advantages that take place in molecular pharming as a captivating substitute, in conjunction with obstinate challenges, including concerns of public insights, intricate regulatory frameworks, and consideration for economic sustainability. Finally, this comprehensive study explores the promising direction, evolving innovations, and essential areas that influence future research to fully reveal the extensive potential of plant-based biopharmaceutical production for industrial strains and global health.

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biopharmingCRISPR/Cas9genetic engineeringmolecular pharmingplant‐based biopharmaceuticalsplant expression systemsrecombinant protein productiontransgenic plantsvaccine development

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PMID42016793
PMCPMC13093607

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