Biotechnology processes are the only economically viable solution for the production of some pharmaceutical active principles. This special issue aims to report the last developments on downstream and upstream of biopharmaceuticals.

Developments in molecular biology, recombinant techniques, separation, and purification methods lead the way for innovative and economical forms of production of active principles for pharmacology by biotechnology processes.

Potential topics include, but are not limited to:

• Industrial biopharmaceutical and biotechnology
• Separation and purification technologies
• Bioprocesses optimization
• Biotransformations
• Formulations for cosmetic/topical/dermatological applications
• Scale-up and modelling of bioprocess