Sustainable biomanufacturing of alkaloids driven by biotechnology: applications, challenges and perspectives

Key Points

• Biomanufacturing of alkaloids offers a sustainable approach to produce valuable compounds, minimizing environmental impact.
• Recent developments showcase the potential of biotechnology in metabolic pathways, allowing efficient alkaloid production.
• Challenges such as scalability and regulatory frameworks remain, hindering widespread adoption of biomanufactured alkaloids.
• Enhancing biomanufacturing processes may enable the transition towards more sustainable production methods across industries.