Postbiotics in the medical field under the perspective of the ISAPP definition: scientific, regulatory, and marketing considerations

The result of collaboration between several ISAPP board members and industry and regulatory scientists, this perspective paper explores the application of postbiotics for pharmaceutical uses, including medicines and medical devices. With a focus on the European regulatory framework, the implications of the postbiotic concept for manufacturing standards, toxicology and safety studies, application to novel species and marketing considerations are examined. The paper also explores exploring research on postbiotics for medicinal applications via oral, skin and vaginal administration.

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Vinderola G, Druart C, Gosálbez L, Salminen S, Vinot N, Lebeer S. Postbiotics in the medical field under the perspective of the ISAPP definition: scientific, regulatory, and marketing considerations. Front Pharmacol. 2023;14:1239745. doi: 10.3389/fphar.2023.1239745.