Scientists have observed that bromelain has a host of other potential uses too, including as a treatment for osteoarthritis, autoimmune diseases, viral infections, burns, and breast cancer.

科学家观察到，菠萝蛋白酶也有许多其他潜在用途，包括作节炎、自身免疫性疾病、病毒感染、伤和乳腺癌的治疗方法。

Yeah, the majority of these studies have been done in rodents, so scientists recommend more clinical studies if we want to get serious about bromelain as a therapy.

研究大多是在啮齿类动物中进行的，因此科学家们建议，如果我们想认真地把菠萝蛋白酶作一种疗法的话，应该进行更多的临床研究。