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Bava R, Castagna F, Lupia C, Poerio G, Liguori G, Lombardi R, Naturale MD, Bulotta RM, Biondi V, Passantino A, Britti D, Statti G, Palma E. Hive Products: Composition, Pharmacological Properties, and Therapeutic Applications. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2024; 17:646. [PMID: 38794216 PMCID: PMC11124102 DOI: 10.3390/ph17050646] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2024] [Revised: 05/03/2024] [Accepted: 05/10/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024] Open
Abstract
Beekeeping provides products with nutraceutical and pharmaceutical characteristics. These products are characterized by abundance of bioactive compounds. For different reasons, honey, royal jelly, propolis, venom, and pollen are beneficial to humans and animals and could be used as therapeutics. The pharmacological action of these products is related to many of their constituents. The main bioactive components of honey include oligosaccharides, methylglyoxal, royal jelly proteins (MRJPs), and phenolics compounds. Royal jelly contains jelleins, royalisin peptides, MRJPs, and derivatives of hydroxy-decenoic acid, particularly 10-hydroxy-2-decenoic acid (10-HDA), which possess antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, neuromodulatory, metabolic syndrome-preventing, and anti-aging properties. Propolis has a plethora of activities that are referable to compounds such as caffeic acid phenethyl ester. Peptides found in bee venom include phospholipase A2, apamin, and melittin. In addition to being vitamin-rich, bee pollen also includes unsaturated fatty acids, sterols, and phenolics compounds that express antiatherosclerotic, antidiabetic, and anti-inflammatory properties. Therefore, the constituents of hive products are particular and different. All of these constituents have been investigated for their properties in numerous research studies. This review aims to provide a thorough screening of the bioactive chemicals found in honeybee products and their beneficial biological effects. The manuscript may provide impetus to the branch of unconventional medicine that goes by the name of apitherapy.
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- Roberto Bava
- Department of Health Sciences, University of Catanzaro Magna Græcia, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy; (R.B.); (C.L.); (R.M.B.); (D.B.); (E.P.)
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- Department of Health Sciences, University of Catanzaro Magna Græcia, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy; (R.B.); (C.L.); (R.M.B.); (D.B.); (E.P.)
- Mediterranean Ethnobotanical Conservatory, Sersale (CZ), 88054 Catanzaro, Italy
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- Department of Health Sciences, University of Catanzaro Magna Græcia, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy; (R.B.); (C.L.); (R.M.B.); (D.B.); (E.P.)
- Mediterranean Ethnobotanical Conservatory, Sersale (CZ), 88054 Catanzaro, Italy
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- ATS Val Padana, Via dei Toscani, 46100 Mantova, Italy;
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- IRCCS Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza, San Giovanni Rotondo (FG), 71013 Foggia, Italy;
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- Ministry of Health, Directorate General for Health Programming, 00144 Rome, Italy;
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- Department of Health Sciences, University of Catanzaro Magna Græcia, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy; (R.B.); (C.L.); (R.M.B.); (D.B.); (E.P.)
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- Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Messina, 98168 Messina, Italy; (V.B.); (A.P.)
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- Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Messina, 98168 Messina, Italy; (V.B.); (A.P.)
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- Department of Health Sciences, University of Catanzaro Magna Græcia, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy; (R.B.); (C.L.); (R.M.B.); (D.B.); (E.P.)
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- Department of Pharmacy, Health and Nutritional Sciences, University of Calabria, Rende, 87036 Cosenza, Italy;
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- Department of Health Sciences, University of Catanzaro Magna Græcia, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy; (R.B.); (C.L.); (R.M.B.); (D.B.); (E.P.)
- Center for Pharmacological Research, Food Safety, High Tech and Health (IRC-FSH), University of Catanzaro Magna Græcia, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy
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Chuttong B, Lim K, Praphawilai P, Danmek K, Maitip J, Vit P, Wu MC, Ghosh S, Jung C, Burgett M, Hongsibsong S. Exploring the Functional Properties of Propolis, Geopropolis, and Cerumen, with a Special Emphasis on Their Antimicrobial Effects. Foods 2023; 12:3909. [PMID: 37959028 PMCID: PMC10648409 DOI: 10.3390/foods12213909] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2023] [Revised: 10/18/2023] [Accepted: 10/19/2023] [Indexed: 11/15/2023] Open
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Bee propolis has been touted as a natural antimicrobial agent with the potential to replace antibiotics. Numerous reports and reviews have highlighted the functionalities and applications of the natural compound. Despite much clamor for the downstream application of propolis, there remain many grounds to cover, especially in the upstream production, and factors affecting the quality of the propolis. Moreover, geopropolis and cerumen, akin to propolis, hold promise for diverse human applications, yet their benefits and intricate manufacturing processes remain subjects of intensive research. Specialized cement bees are pivotal in gathering and transporting plant resins from suitable sources to their nests. Contrary to common belief, these resins are directly applied within the hive, smoothed out by cement bees, and blended with beeswax and trace components to create raw propolis. Beekeepers subsequently harvest and perform the extraction of the raw propolis to form the final propolis extract that is sold on the market. As a result of the production process, intrinsic and extrinsic factors, such as botanical origins, bee species, and the extraction process, have a direct impact on the quality of the final propolis extract. Towards the end of this paper, a section is dedicated to highlighting the antimicrobial potency of propolis extract.
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- Bajaree Chuttong
- Meliponini and Apini Research Laboratory, Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology, Faculty of Agriculture, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand; (P.P.); (M.B.)
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- ES-TA Technology Pte Ltd., Singapore 368819, Singapore;
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- Meliponini and Apini Research Laboratory, Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology, Faculty of Agriculture, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand; (P.P.); (M.B.)
- Office of Research Administration, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
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- School of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of Phayao, Phayao 56000, Thailand;
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- Faculty of Science, Energy and Environment, King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok, Rayong Campus, Bankhai, Rayong 21120, Thailand;
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- Apitherapy and Bioactivity, Food Science Department, Faculty of Pharmacy and Bioanalysis, Universidad de Los Andes, Merida 5001, Venezuela;
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- Department of Entomology, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung 40227, Taiwan;
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- Agriculture Science and Technology Research Institute, Andong National University, Andong 36729, Republic of Korea;
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- Department of Plant Medical, Andong National University, Andong 36729, Republic of Korea;
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- Meliponini and Apini Research Laboratory, Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology, Faculty of Agriculture, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand; (P.P.); (M.B.)
- Department of Horticulture, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR 97331, USA
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- School of Health Sciences Research, Research Institute for Health Sciences, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
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Oliveira-Tintino CDDM, Santana JEG, Alencar GG, Siqueira GM, Gonçalves SA, Tintino SR, de Menezes IRA, Rodrigues JPV, Gonçalves VBP, Nicolete R, Ribeiro-Filho J, da Silva TG, Coutinho HDM. Valencene, Nootkatone and Their Liposomal Nanoformulations as Potential Inhibitors of NorA, Tet(K), MsrA, and MepA Efflux Pumps in Staphylococcus aureus Strains. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:2400. [PMID: 37896161 PMCID: PMC10609713 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15102400] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2023] [Revised: 09/14/2023] [Accepted: 09/26/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
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Valencene and nootkatone are aromatic sesquiterpenes with known biological activities, such as antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antitumor. Given the evidence that encapsulation into nanosystems, such as liposomes, could improve the properties of several compounds, the present study aimed to evaluate the activity of these sesquiterpenes in their isolated state or in liposomal formulations against strains of Staphylococcus aureus carrying efflux pumps. The broth microdilution method evaluated the antibiotic-enhancing activity associated with antibiotics and ethidium bromide (EtBr). The minimum inhibitory concentration was assessed in strains of S. aureus 1199B, IS-58, and RN4220, which carry the efflux proteins NorA, Tet(K), and MsrA. In tests with strain 1199B, valencene reduced the MIC of norfloxacin and EtBr by 50%, while the liposomal formulation of this compound did not show a significant effect. Regarding the strain IS-58, valencene, and its nanoformulation reduced norfloxacin MIC by 60.3% and 50%, respectively. In the non-liposomal form, the sesquiterpene reduced the MIC of EtBr by 90%. Against the RN4220 strain, valencene reduced the MIC of the antibiotic and EtBr by 99% and 93.7%, respectively. Nootkatone and its nanoformulation showed significant activity against the 1199B strain, reducing the EtBr MIC by 21.9%. Against the IS-58 strain, isolated nootkatone reduced the EtBr MIC by 20%. The results indicate that valencene and nootkatone potentiate the action of antibiotics and efflux inhibitors in strains carrying NorA, Tet(K), and MsrA proteins, which suggests that these sesquiterpenes act as efflux pump inhibitors in S. aureus. Therefore, further studies are needed to assess the impact of incorporation into liposomes on the activity of these compounds in vivo.
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- Cícera Datiane de Morais Oliveira-Tintino
- Department of Biological Chemistry, Regional University of Cariri (URCA), Crato 63105-010, CE, Brazil; (C.D.d.M.O.-T.); (G.G.A.); (G.M.S.); (S.A.G.); (S.R.T.); (I.R.A.d.M.)
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- Department of Biological Chemistry, Regional University of Cariri (URCA), Crato 63105-010, CE, Brazil; (C.D.d.M.O.-T.); (G.G.A.); (G.M.S.); (S.A.G.); (S.R.T.); (I.R.A.d.M.)
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- Department of Biological Chemistry, Regional University of Cariri (URCA), Crato 63105-010, CE, Brazil; (C.D.d.M.O.-T.); (G.G.A.); (G.M.S.); (S.A.G.); (S.R.T.); (I.R.A.d.M.)
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- Department of Biological Chemistry, Regional University of Cariri (URCA), Crato 63105-010, CE, Brazil; (C.D.d.M.O.-T.); (G.G.A.); (G.M.S.); (S.A.G.); (S.R.T.); (I.R.A.d.M.)
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- Department of Biological Chemistry, Regional University of Cariri (URCA), Crato 63105-010, CE, Brazil; (C.D.d.M.O.-T.); (G.G.A.); (G.M.S.); (S.A.G.); (S.R.T.); (I.R.A.d.M.)
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- Department of Biological Chemistry, Regional University of Cariri (URCA), Crato 63105-010, CE, Brazil; (C.D.d.M.O.-T.); (G.G.A.); (G.M.S.); (S.A.G.); (S.R.T.); (I.R.A.d.M.)
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- Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (Fiocruz Ceará), Eusébio 61773-270, CE, Brazil; (J.P.V.R.); (V.B.P.G.); (R.N.)
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- Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (Fiocruz Ceará), Eusébio 61773-270, CE, Brazil; (J.P.V.R.); (V.B.P.G.); (R.N.)
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- Department of Antibiotics, Federal University of Pernambuco (UFPE), Recife 50670-901, PE, Brazil; (J.E.G.S.); (T.G.d.S.)
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- Department of Biological Chemistry, Regional University of Cariri (URCA), Crato 63105-010, CE, Brazil; (C.D.d.M.O.-T.); (G.G.A.); (G.M.S.); (S.A.G.); (S.R.T.); (I.R.A.d.M.)
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Nobre Lamarão ML, Ferreira LMDMC, Gyles Lynch D, Morais LRB, Silva-Júnior JOC, Ribeiro-Costa RM. Pentaclethra macroloba: A Review of the Biological, Pharmacological, Phytochemical, Cosmetic, Nutritional and Biofuel Potential of this Amazonian Plant. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 12:1330. [PMID: 36987018 PMCID: PMC10058800 DOI: 10.3390/plants12061330] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2022] [Revised: 01/03/2023] [Accepted: 01/18/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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Pracaxi (Penthaclethra macroloba (Willd.) Kuntze) is an Amazonian plant, traditionally used by the native population to treat health disorders such as inflammation, erysipelas, wound healing, muscle pain, ear pain, diarrhea, snake and insect bites as well as for cancer treatment. Other common uses include using the oil for frying, skin and hair beautification, and as an alternative source of energy. This review is focused on highlighting its taxonomy, occurrence and botanical origins, popular uses, pharmacology and biological activities, cytotoxicity, biofuel activity and phytochemistry in order to explore future therapeutic use and other applications. Pracaxi contains triterpene saponins, sterols, tannins, oleanolic acid, unsaturated fatty acids and long-chain fatty acids, with a high behenic acid value, which may serve for incorporation into drug delivery systems as well for the development of new drugs. These components are correlated with its anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, healing, anti-hemolytic, anti-hemorrhagic, antiophidic, and larvicidal activities against Aedes aegypti and Helicorverpa zea, which ratify the popular/traditional uses. The species is nitrogen fixing; it is easy to propagate in floodplains and the terra firma, and it can be used for the reforestation of degraded areas. Additionally, the oil extracted from the seeds can leverage the bioeconomy of the region based on sustainable exploration.
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- Maria Louze Nobre Lamarão
- Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology, College of Pharmacy, Federal University of Pará, Belém 66075-110, Pará, Brazil
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- School of Pharmacy, College of Health Sciences, School of Pharmacy, University of Technology, 237 Old Hope Road, Kingston 6, Jamaica
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- Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology, College of Pharmacy, Federal University of Pará, Belém 66075-110, Pará, Brazil
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Hossain R, Quispe C, Khan RA, Saikat ASM, Ray P, Ongalbek D, Yeskaliyeva B, Jain D, Smeriglio A, Trombetta D, Kiani R, Kobarfard F, Mojgani N, Saffarian P, Ayatollahi SA, Sarkar C, Islam MT, Keriman D, Uçar A, Martorell M, Sureda A, Pintus G, Butnariu M, Sharifi-Rad J, Cho WC. Propolis: An update on its chemistry and pharmacological applications. Chin Med 2022; 17:100. [PMID: 36028892 PMCID: PMC9412804 DOI: 10.1186/s13020-022-00651-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2022] [Accepted: 08/02/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
Abstract
Propolis, a resinous substance produced by honeybees from various plant sources, has been used for thousands of years in traditional medicine for several purposes all over the world. The precise composition of propolis varies according to plant source, seasons harvesting, geography, type of bee flora, climate changes, and honeybee species at the site of collection. This apiary product has broad clinical applications such as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, anticancer, analgesic, antidepressant, and anxiolytic as well asimmunomodulatory effects. It is also well known from traditional uses in treating purulent disorders, improving the wound healing, and alleviating many of the related discomforts. Even if its use was already widespread since ancient times, after the First and Second World War, it has grown even more as well as the studies to identify its chemical and pharmacological features, allowing to discriminate the qualities of propolis in terms of the chemical profile and relative biological activity based on the geographic place of origin. Recently, several in vitro and in vivo studies have been carried out and new insights into the pharmaceutical prospects of this bee product in the management of different disorders, have been highlighted. Specifically, the available literature confirms the efficacy of propolis and its bioactive compounds in the reduction of cancer progression, inhibition of bacterial and viral infections as well as mitigation of parasitic-related symptoms, paving the way to the use of propolis as an alternative approach to improve the human health. However, a more conscious use of propolis in terms of standardized extracts as well as new clinical studies are needed to substantiate these health claims.
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- Rajib Hossain
- Department of Pharmacy, Life Science Faculty, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Science and Technology University, Gopalganj, Dhaka, 8100, Bangladesh
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- Facultad de Ciencias de La Salud, Universidad Arturo Prat, Avda. Arturo Prat 2120, 1110939, Iquique, Chile
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- Pharmacy Discipline, Life Science School, Khulna University, Khulna, 9280, Bangladesh
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Science and Technology University, Gopalganj, 8100, Bangladesh
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Technology, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, 050040, Almaty, Kazakhstan
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- Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Technology, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, 050040, Almaty, Kazakhstan
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- Department of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Banasthali Vidyapith, Rajasthan, 304022, India
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- Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences (ChiBioFarAm), University of Messina, Viale Ferdinando Stagno d'Alcontres 31, 98166, Messina, Italy.
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- Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences (ChiBioFarAm), University of Messina, Viale Ferdinando Stagno d'Alcontres 31, 98166, Messina, Italy
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- Department of Biology, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.
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- Phytochemistry Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.,Department of Medicinal Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Biotechnology, Razi Vaccine and Serum Research Institute, Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO), Karaj, Iran
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- Department of Biology, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Phytochemistry Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.,Department of Pharmacognosy and Biotechnology, School of Pharmacy, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacy, Life Science Faculty, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Science and Technology University, Gopalganj, Dhaka, 8100, Bangladesh
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- Department of Pharmacy, Life Science Faculty, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Science and Technology University, Gopalganj, Dhaka, 8100, Bangladesh
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- Food Processing Department, Vocational School of Technical Sciences, Bingöl University, Bingöl, Turkey
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- Food Processing Department, Vocational School of Technical Sciences, Bingöl University, Bingöl, Turkey.
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- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Pharmacy, and Centre for Healthy Living, University of Concepción, Concepción, Chile. .,Universidad de Concepción, Unidad de Desarrollo Tecnológico, UDT, 4070386, Concepción, Chile.
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- Research Group on Community Nutrition and Oxidative Stress, Laboratory of Physical Activity Sciences, and CIBEROBN - Physiopathology of Obesity and Nutrition, CB12/03/30038, University of Balearic Islands, Palma, Spain
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Health Sciences and Sharjah Institute for Medical Research, University of Sharjah, 22272, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.,Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Sassari, 07100, Sassari, Italy
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- Chemistry & Biochemistry Discipline, University of Life Sciences King Mihai I from Timisoara, Calea Aradului 119, 300645, Timis, Romania
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- Phytochemistry Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Clinical Oncology, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Kowloon, Hong Kong.
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Comparison of the Biological Potential and Chemical Composition of Brazilian and Mexican Propolis. APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/app112311417] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Propolis is a resinous substance collected by bees from plants and its natural product is available as a safe therapeutic option easily administered orally and readily available as a natural supplement and functional food. In this work, we review the most recent scientific evidence involving propolis from two countries (Brazil and Mexico) located in different hemispheres and with varied biomes. Brazil has a scientifically well documented classification of different types of propolis. Although propolis from Brazil and Mexico present varied compositions, they share compounds with recognized biological activities in different extraction processes. Gram-negative bacteria growth is inhibited with lower concentrations of different types of propolis extracts, regardless of origin. Prominent biological activities against cancer cells and fungi were verified in the different types of extracts evaluated. Antiprotozoal activity needs to be further evaluated for propolis of both origins. Regarding the contamination of propolis (e.g., pesticides, toxic metals), few studies have been carried out. However, there is evidence of chemical contamination in propolis by anthropological action. Studies demonstrate the versatility of using propolis in its different forms (extracts, products, etc.), but several potential applications that might improve the value of Brazilian and Mexican propolis should still be investigated.
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Essential Oils Extracted from Organic Propolis Residues: An Exploratory Analysis of Their Antibacterial and Antioxidant Properties and Volatile Profile. Molecules 2021; 26:molecules26154694. [PMID: 34361848 PMCID: PMC8347542 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26154694] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2021] [Revised: 07/26/2021] [Accepted: 07/27/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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The industrial processing of crude propolis generates residues. Essential oils (EOs) from propolis residues could be a potential source of natural bioactive compounds to replace antibiotics and synthetic antioxidants in pig production. In this study, we determined the antibacterial/antioxidant activity of EOs from crude organic propolis (EOP) and from propolis residues, moist residue (EOMR), and dried residue (EODR), and further elucidated their chemical composition. The EOs were extracted by hydrodistillation, and their volatile profile was tentatively identified by GC-MS. All EOs had an antibacterial effect on Escherichia coli and Lactobacillus plantarum as they caused disturbances on the growth kinetics of both bacteria. However, EODR had more selective antibacterial activity, as it caused a higher reduction in the maximal culture density (D) of E. coli (86.7%) than L. plantarum (46.9%). EODR exhibited mild antioxidant activity, whereas EOMR showed the highest antioxidant activity (ABTS = 0.90 μmol TE/mg, FRAP = 463.97 μmol Fe2+/mg) and phenolic content (58.41 mg GAE/g). Each EO had a different chemical composition, but α-pinene and β-pinene were the major compounds detected in the samples. Interestingly, specific minor compounds were detected in a higher relative amount in EOMR and EODR as compared to EOP. Therefore, these minor compounds are most likely responsible for the biological properties of EODR and EOMR. Collectively, our findings suggest that the EOs from propolis residues could be resourcefully used as natural antibacterial/antioxidant additives in pig production.
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Balica G, Vostinaru O, Stefanescu C, Mogosan C, Iaru I, Cristina A, Pop CE. Potential Role of Propolis in the Prevention and Treatment of Metabolic Diseases. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 10:883. [PMID: 33925692 PMCID: PMC8144987 DOI: 10.3390/plants10050883] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2021] [Revised: 04/19/2021] [Accepted: 04/23/2021] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Propolis is a resinous mixture with a complex chemical composition, produced by honeybees and stingless bees from a variety of vegetal sources. In the last decades, propolis was extensively researched, multiple studies confirming its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antimicrobial, and wound-healing properties. More recently, due to an exponential increase in the number of patients with metabolic diseases, there is also a growing interest in the study of antidiabetic, antihyperlipidemic, and anti-obesity effects of propolis. The aim of this review was to evaluate the potential role of propolis in the prevention and treatment of metabolic diseases like diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemia, and obesity. The preclinical in vivo and in vitro pharmacological models investigating antidiabetic, antihyperlipidemic, and anti-obesity effects of propolis were reviewed with a focus on the putative mechanisms of actions of several chemical constituents. Additionally, the available clinical studies and an evaluation of the safety profile of propolis were also presented.
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- Georgeta Balica
- Department of Pharmaceutical Botany, Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 23 Gh. Marinescu Street, 400337 Cluj-Napoca, Romania; (G.B.); (C.S.)
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- Department of Pharmacology, Physiology and Physiopathology, Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 6 L. Pasteur Street, 400349 Cluj-Napoca, Romania; (C.M.); (I.I.); (A.C.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Botany, Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 23 Gh. Marinescu Street, 400337 Cluj-Napoca, Romania; (G.B.); (C.S.)
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- Department of Pharmacology, Physiology and Physiopathology, Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 6 L. Pasteur Street, 400349 Cluj-Napoca, Romania; (C.M.); (I.I.); (A.C.)
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- Department of Pharmacology, Physiology and Physiopathology, Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 6 L. Pasteur Street, 400349 Cluj-Napoca, Romania; (C.M.); (I.I.); (A.C.)
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- Department of Pharmacology, Physiology and Physiopathology, Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 6 L. Pasteur Street, 400349 Cluj-Napoca, Romania; (C.M.); (I.I.); (A.C.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Industry, Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 12 I. Creanga Street, 400010 Cluj-Napoca, Romania;
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Zieniuk B, Fabiszewska A, Wołoszynowska M, Białecka-Florjańczyk E. Synthesis of flavor compound ethyl hydrocinnamate by Yarrowia lipolytica lipases. BIOCATAL BIOTRANSFOR 2020. [DOI: 10.1080/10242422.2020.1828371] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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- Bartłomiej Zieniuk
- Department of Chemistry, Institute of Food Sciences, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Chemistry, Institute of Food Sciences, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, Poland
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- Analytical Department, Łukasiewicz Research Network – Institute of Industrial Organic Chemistry, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Chemistry, Institute of Food Sciences, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, Poland
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Jihene A, Rym E, Ines KJ, Majdi H, Olfa T, Abderrabba M. Antileishmanial Potential of Propolis Essential Oil and Its Synergistic Combination With Amphotericin B. Nat Prod Commun 2020. [DOI: 10.1177/1934578x19899566] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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The antileishmanial activity of Tunisian propolis essential oil (EO) and its combination with amphotericin B was investigated against 2 local clinical strains of Leishmania: Leishmania major and Leishmania infantum. The cytotoxic potential of this EO was evaluated against macrophage Raw264.7. Combination of propolis EO and amphotericin B was investigated using the checkerboard method. The propolis sample was collected from the region of Beni Khalled, a Tunisian city located west of Cape Bon (Nabeul). Its location is particular since it is near to sea with a steppe climate and the predominance of citrus trees. The EO was obtained by Clevenger-type apparatus. Its chemical composition was identified using gas chromatography with flame ionization detector and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry analysis. Our results demonstrate that Tunisian propolis EO exhibit good antileishmanial activity against L. major and L. infantum promastigotes (IC50 = 5.29 ± 0.31 and 3.67 ± 0.52 µg/mL, respectively) and amastigotes (IC50 = 7.38 ± 0.45 and 4.96 ± 0.24 µg/mL, respectively). Moreover, it reduced significantly the parasite proliferation on a dose-dependent response (95%) with low cytotoxicity (selectivity index = 16.18 and 23.33, respectively). Its combination with amphotericin B showed a synergistic potential (fractional inhibitory concentration = 0.37). Interestingly, the data suggest that propolis EO was involved in macrophage activation by hyperproduction of NO. A total of 51 compounds were identified in the propolis EO. The major compound identified was α-pinene (36.7% ± 2.36%) followed by α-cedrol (6.7% ± 0.10%), totarol (6.6% ± 0.09%), and dehydroabietane (5.2% ± 0.10%). Our findings suggest that Tunisian propolis might constitute a promising source for antileishmanial molecules.
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- Ayari Jihene
- Laboratoire Matériaux Molécules et Applications, Institut Préparatoire des Etudes Scientifiques et Techniques, IPEST, La Marsa, Tunisia
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- Laboratoire des Substances Bioactives, Centre de Biotechnologie `a la Technopole de Borj-Cedria (CBBC), Hammam-Lif, Tunisia
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- Laboratoire Matériaux Molécules et Applications, Institut Préparatoire des Etudes Scientifiques et Techniques, IPEST, La Marsa, Tunisia
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- Laboratoire des Substances Bioactives, Centre de Biotechnologie `a la Technopole de Borj-Cedria (CBBC), Hammam-Lif, Tunisia
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- Laboratoire des Substances Bioactives, Centre de Biotechnologie `a la Technopole de Borj-Cedria (CBBC), Hammam-Lif, Tunisia
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- Laboratoire Matériaux Molécules et Applications, Institut Préparatoire des Etudes Scientifiques et Techniques, IPEST, La Marsa, Tunisia
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Gu S, Li L, Huang H, Wang B, Zhang T. Antitumor, Antiviral, and Anti-Inflammatory Efficacy of Essential Oils from Atractylodes macrocephala Koidz. Produced with Different Processing Methods. Molecules 2019; 24:molecules24162956. [PMID: 31443182 PMCID: PMC6719198 DOI: 10.3390/molecules24162956] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2019] [Revised: 08/11/2019] [Accepted: 08/13/2019] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Atractylodes macrocephala Koidz. has been used as an invigorating spleen drug for eliminating dampness and phlegm in China. According to recent researches, different processing methods may affect the drug efficacy, so we collected A. macrocephala from the Zhejiang Province, produced with different processing methods, crude A. macrocephala (CA) and bran-processed A. macrocephala (BA), then analyzed its essential oils (EOs) by GC/MS. The results showed 34 components representing 98.44% of the total EOs of CA were identified, and 46 components representing 98.02% of the total EOs of BA were identified. Atractylone is the main component in A. macrocephala. Compared with CA, BA has 46 detected compounds, 28 of which were identical, and 6 undetected compounds. Pharmacodynamic results revealed that the EOs of CA and atractylone exhibited more effective anticancer activity in HepG2, MCG803, and HCT-116 cells than the EOs of BA; while the EOs of BA exhibited simple antiviral effect on viruses H3N2, both the EOs and atractylone show anti-inflammatory activity by inhibiting the lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced nitric oxide (NO) production in ANA-1 cells.
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- Sihao Gu
- School of Pharmacy, Experiment Center for Teaching and Learning, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 1200 Cai-lun Rd, Shanghai 201203, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Experiment Center for Teaching and Learning, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 1200 Cai-lun Rd, Shanghai 201203, China
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- Experimental Teaching Center of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy, Fudan University, 826 Zhang-heng Rd, Shanghai 201203, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Experiment Center for Teaching and Learning, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 1200 Cai-lun Rd, Shanghai 201203, China.
- Center for Pharmaceutics Research, Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 501 Hai-ke Rd, Shanghai 201203, China.
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- School of Pharmacy, Experiment Center for Teaching and Learning, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 1200 Cai-lun Rd, Shanghai 201203, China.
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Tanvir EM, Hasan MA, Nayan SI, Islam T, Ahmed T, Hossen MS, Perveen R, Rahman S, Afroz R, Afroz R, Chowdhury MAZ. Ameliorative effects of ethanolic constituents of Bangladeshi propolis against tetracycline-induced hepatic and renal toxicity in rats. J Food Biochem 2019; 43:e12958. [PMID: 31368558 DOI: 10.1111/jfbc.12958] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2019] [Revised: 04/23/2019] [Accepted: 05/29/2019] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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The study reports the phenolic composition of propolis from Bangladesh and its ameliorative effects against tetracycline-induced hepatonephrotoxicity in rats. Male Wistar Albino rats (n = 18) were randomly divided into three following groups: (1) normal control, (2) tetracycline-treatment (200 mg kg-1 rat-1 ), and (3) tetracycline (200 mg kg-1 rat-1 ) + propolis (100 mg kg-1 rat-1 ) treatments. The ethanolic extract of propolis contained major phenolic acids as well as a flavonoid, rutin. Oral exposure to tetracycline caused severe hepatic and renal damage as indicated by significant alterations in liver marker enzymes in rat serum: bilirubin and protein concentrations, lipid profile, and markers of kidney function when compared with controls. The observed biochemical perturbations were accompanied by histopathological changes. Co-administration with propolis extract, however, prevented the changes in biochemical parameters, as revealed by maintenance of cell membrane integrity and regulation of lipid profile and the conservation of the histoarchitecture. PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS: Propolis is a resinous honeybee product which is becoming increasingly popular due to its potential contributions to human health. The phenolic compounds identified in propolis from Bangladesh were effective against tetracycline-induced hepatic and renal toxicity. Propolis may be a promising natural product in reducing the effects of chronic liver and kidney damage.
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- E M Tanvir
- Veterinary Drug Residue Analysis Division, Institute of Food and Radiation Biology, Atomic Energy Research Establishment, Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission, Dhaka, Bangladesh.,School of Pharmacy, Pharmacy Australia Centre of Excellence, The University of Queensland, Woolloongabba, QLD, Australia.,Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Gono Bishwabidyalay, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Pharmacy, Gono Bishwabidyalay, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Pharmacy, Gono Bishwabidyalay, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Pharmacy, Gono Bishwabidyalay, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Biochemistry, Primeasia University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Gono Bishwabidyalay, Dhaka, Bangladesh.,Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Saga University, Saga, Japan
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Gono Bishwabidyalay, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- School of Pharmacy, Pharmacy Australia Centre of Excellence, The University of Queensland, Woolloongabba, QLD, Australia
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- Veterinary Drug Residue Analysis Division, Institute of Food and Radiation Biology, Atomic Energy Research Establishment, Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Mohtar LG, Rodríguez SA, Nazareno MA. Comparative analysis of volatile compound profiles of propolis from different provenances. JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE 2018; 98:3409-3415. [PMID: 29280145 DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.8852] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2017] [Revised: 12/18/2017] [Accepted: 12/20/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Propolis is a complex mixture that honey bees produce from the exudates of various plants and presents many medicinal properties. Its chemical composition varies according to the phytogeography characteristics of each region, among others. The aim of this study was to identify and characterize the volatile organic compounds (VOCs) present in Venezuelan propolis and compare with reference samples such as Brazilian and Argentinian propolis. RESULTS A total of 90 VOCs were identified in a series of propolis samples using both solid-phase microextraction and dynamic headspace (DHS), both coupled to a gas chromatograph-electron ionization mass spectrometer. In the case of Venezuelan propolis, sesquiterpenes, esters, aromatic compounds, and aliphatic hydrocarbons were identified. Limonene was found only in Venezuelan samples, this being the first time it has been identified in samples from this country. In the case of green propolis, β-caryophyllene and nerolidol were the major compounds. As for the Argentinian samples, prenyl acetate, benzyl acetate, and 2-phenylethyl acetate were detected only in these samples. CONCLUSIONS Possible chemical markers of natural sources such as limonene were detected using DHS extraction. Several compounds have also been identified for the first time in Venezuelan propolis. Cluster analysis allowed the relating of the propolis VOCs profile to their provenance. © 2017 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Lina G Mohtar
- Centro de Investigaciones y Transferencia de Santiago del Estero (CITSE-CONICET), Universidad Nacional de Santiago del Estero (UNSE), Santiago del Estero, Argentina
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- Centro de Investigaciones y Transferencia de Santiago del Estero (CITSE-CONICET), Universidad Nacional de Santiago del Estero (UNSE), Santiago del Estero, Argentina
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- Centro de Investigaciones y Transferencia de Santiago del Estero (CITSE-CONICET), Universidad Nacional de Santiago del Estero (UNSE), Santiago del Estero, Argentina
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Sena-Lopes Â, Bezerra FSB, das Neves RN, de Pinho RB, Silva MTDO, Savegnago L, Collares T, Seixas F, Begnini K, Henriques JAP, Ely MR, Rufatto LC, Moura S, Barcellos T, Padilha F, Dellagostin O, Borsuk S. Chemical composition, immunostimulatory, cytotoxic and antiparasitic activities of the essential oil from Brazilian red propolis. PLoS One 2018; 13:e0191797. [PMID: 29390009 PMCID: PMC5794096 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0191797] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2017] [Accepted: 01/11/2018] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Most studies of Brazilian red propolis have explored the composition and biological properties of its ethanolic extracts. In this work, we chemically extracted and characterized the essential oil of Brazilian red propolis (EOP) and assessed its adjuvant, antiparasitic and cytotoxic activities. The chemical composition of EOP was analyzed using gas chromatography with mass spectrometry (GC-MS). EOP was tested for in vitro activity against Trichomonas vaginalis (ATCC 30236 isolate); trophozoites were treated with different concentrations of EOP (ranging from 25 to 500 μg/mL) in order to establish the MIC and IC50 values. A cytotoxicity assay was performed in CHO-K1 cells submitted to different EOP concentrations. BALB/c mice were used to test the adjuvant effect of EOP. The animals were divided in 3 groups and inoculated as follows: 0.4 ng/kg BW EOP (G1); 50 μg of rCP40 protein (G2); or a combination of 0.4 ng/kg BW EOP and 50 μg of rCP40 (G3). Total IgG, IgG1 and IgG2a levels were assessed by ELISA. The major constituent compounds of EOP were methyl eugenol (13.1%), (E)-β-farnesene (2.50%), and δ-amorphene (2.3%). Exposure to EOP inhibited the growth of T. vaginalis, with an IC50 value of 100 μg/mL of EOP. An EOP concentration of 500 μg/mL was able to kill 100% of the T. vaginalis trophozoites. The EOP kinetic growth curve showed a 36% decrease in trophozoite growth after a 12 h exposure to 500 μg/mL of EOP, while complete parasite death was induced at 24 h. With regard to CHO-K1 cells, the CC50 was 266 μg/mL, and 92% cytotoxicity was observed after exposure to 500 μg/mL of EOP. Otherwise, a concentration of 200 μg/mL of EOP was able to reduce parasite proliferation by 70% and was not cytotoxic to CHO-K1 cells. As an adjuvant, a synergistic effect was observed when EOP was combined with the rCP40 protein (G3) in comparison to the administration of each component alone (G1 and G2), resulting in higher concentrations of IgG, IgG1 and IgG2a. EOP is constituted by biologically active components with promising antiparasitic and immunostimulatory activities and can be investigated for the formulation of new vaccines or trichomonacidal drugs.
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- Ângela Sena-Lopes
- Centro de Desenvolvimento Tecnológico (CDTEc), Universidade Federal de Pelotas (UFPel), Campus Capão do Leão, Capão do Leão, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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- Centro de Desenvolvimento Tecnológico (CDTEc), Universidade Federal de Pelotas (UFPel), Campus Capão do Leão, Capão do Leão, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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- Centro de Desenvolvimento Tecnológico (CDTEc), Universidade Federal de Pelotas (UFPel), Campus Capão do Leão, Capão do Leão, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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- Centro de Desenvolvimento Tecnológico (CDTEc), Universidade Federal de Pelotas (UFPel), Campus Capão do Leão, Capão do Leão, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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- Centro de Desenvolvimento Tecnológico (CDTEc), Universidade Federal de Pelotas (UFPel), Campus Capão do Leão, Capão do Leão, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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- Centro de Desenvolvimento Tecnológico (CDTEc), Universidade Federal de Pelotas (UFPel), Campus Capão do Leão, Capão do Leão, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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- Centro de Desenvolvimento Tecnológico (CDTEc), Universidade Federal de Pelotas (UFPel), Campus Capão do Leão, Capão do Leão, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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- Centro de Desenvolvimento Tecnológico (CDTEc), Universidade Federal de Pelotas (UFPel), Campus Capão do Leão, Capão do Leão, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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- Centro de Desenvolvimento Tecnológico (CDTEc), Universidade Federal de Pelotas (UFPel), Campus Capão do Leão, Capão do Leão, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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- Departamento de Tecnologia, Instituto de Biotecnologia, Universidade de Caxias do Sul, Caxias do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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- Departamento de Tecnologia, Instituto de Biotecnologia, Universidade de Caxias do Sul, Caxias do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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- Departamento de Tecnologia, Instituto de Biotecnologia, Universidade de Caxias do Sul, Caxias do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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- Departamento de Tecnologia, Instituto de Biotecnologia, Universidade de Caxias do Sul, Caxias do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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- Departamento de Tecnologia, Instituto de Biotecnologia, Universidade de Caxias do Sul, Caxias do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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- Instituto de Tecnologia e Pesquisa (ITP), Universidade de Tiradente, Aracaju, Sergipe, Brazil
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- Centro de Desenvolvimento Tecnológico (CDTEc), Universidade Federal de Pelotas (UFPel), Campus Capão do Leão, Capão do Leão, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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- Centro de Desenvolvimento Tecnológico (CDTEc), Universidade Federal de Pelotas (UFPel), Campus Capão do Leão, Capão do Leão, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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Jihene A, Karoui IJ, Ameni A, Hammami M, Abderrabba M. Volatile Compounds Analysis of Tunisian Propolis and Its Antifungal Activity. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2018. [DOI: 10.4236/jbm.2018.66009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Borba RS, Spivak M. Propolis envelope in Apis mellifera colonies supports honey bees against the pathogen, Paenibacillus larvae. Sci Rep 2017; 7:11429. [PMID: 28900241 PMCID: PMC5595881 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-017-11689-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2017] [Accepted: 08/29/2017] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Honey bees have immune defenses both as individuals and as a colony (e.g., individual and social immunity). One form of honey bee social immunity is the collection of antimicrobial plant resins and the deposition of the resins as a propolis envelope within the nest. In this study, we tested the effects of the propolis envelope as a natural defense against Paenibacillus larvae, the causative agent of American foulbrood (AFB) disease. Using colonies with and without a propolis envelope, we quantified: 1) the antimicrobial activity of larval food fed to 1-2 day old larvae; and 2) clinical signs of AFB. Our results show that the antimicrobial activity of larval food was significantly higher when challenged colonies had a propolis envelope compared to colonies without the envelope. In addition, colonies with a propolis envelope had significantly reduced levels of AFB clinical signs two months following challenge. Our results indicate that the propolis envelope serves as an antimicrobial layer around the colony that helps protect the brood from bacterial pathogen infection, resulting in a lower colony-level infection load.
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- Renata S Borba
- Department of Entomology, University of Minnesota, 1980 Folwell Ave, Saint Paul, MN, 55108, USA.
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- Department of Entomology, University of Minnesota, 1980 Folwell Ave, Saint Paul, MN, 55108, USA
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Fernandes-Silva CC, Lima CA, Negri G, Salatino MLF, Salatino A, Mayworm MAS. Composition of the volatile fraction of a sample of Brazilian green propolic and its phytotoxic activity. JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE 2015; 95:3091-5. [PMID: 25504524 DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.7045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2014] [Revised: 12/01/2014] [Accepted: 12/07/2014] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND Propolis is a resinous material produced by honeybees, containing mainly beeswax and plant material. Despite the wide spectrum of biological activity of propolis, to our knowledge no studies have been carried out about phytotoxic properties of Brazilian propolis and its constituents. The aims of this study were to analyze the chemical composition and to evaluate the phytotoxic activity of the volatile fraction of a sample of Brazilian green propolis. RESULTS Main constituents are the phenylpropanoid 3-prenylcinnamic acid allyl ester (26.3%) and the sesquiterpene spathulenol (23.4%). Several other sesquiterpenes and phenylpropanoids, in addition to linalool and α-terpineol (monoterpenes), were also detected. The activity of solutions of the volatile fraction at 1.0, 0.5 and 0.1% was tested on lettuce seeds and seedlings. The solution at 1% inhibited completely the seed germination and solutions at 0.1 and 0.5% reduced the germination rate index. The solution at 0.5% reduced the growth of the hypocotyl-radicle axis and the development of the cotyledon leaf. CONCLUSIONS The chemical composition of the volatile fraction of this Brazilian green propolis is different from those previously described, and these results may contribute to a better understanding about the chemical variations in propolis. The volatile fraction of Brazilian green propolis influences both germination of seed lettuce and the growth of its seedlings, showing an phytotoxic potential.
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- Caroline C Fernandes-Silva
- Laboratory of Phytochemistry, Department of Botany, Institute of Biosciences, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Phytochemistry, Department of Botany, Institute of Biosciences, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- CEBRID, Department of Preventive Medicine, Federal University of São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Phytochemistry, Department of Botany, Institute of Biosciences, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Phytochemistry, Department of Botany, Institute of Biosciences, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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Fernandes FH, da R. Guterres Z, Violante IM, Lopes TF, Garcez WS, Garcez FR. Evaluation of mutagenic and antimicrobial properties of brown propolis essential oil from the Brazilian Cerrado biome. Toxicol Rep 2015; 2:1482-1488. [PMID: 28962491 PMCID: PMC5598219 DOI: 10.1016/j.toxrep.2015.11.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2015] [Revised: 10/23/2015] [Accepted: 11/15/2015] [Indexed: 01/21/2023] Open
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Biological, and particularly antimicrobial, activities have been demonstrated for the essential oil of propolis samples worlwide, yet their mutagenic effects remain unknown. To correlate antimicrobial effects with mutagenic risks, the present study evaluated the antifungal and antibacterial activities of the essential oil obtained from brown propolis collected from the Cerrado biome in Midwest Brazil (EOP), testing it against nine pathogenic microorganisms. Evaluation of mutagenic potential was based on the somatic mutation and recombination test (SMART) performed on wing cells of standard (ST) and high-bioactivation (HB) crosses of Drosophila melanogaster. EOP was extracted by hydrodistillation, and sesquiterpenes were characterized by GCMS as its major constituents. The crude oil proved active against Cryptococcus neoformans and Enterococcus faecalis, as did two of its major constituents, spathulenol and (E)-nerolidol the latter being also active against Staphylococcus aureus isolated using chromatographic procedures. No significant increase in the number of somatic mutations was observed in the offspring of ST or HB crosses the latter exhibiting enhanced levels of metabolizing enzymes of the cytochrome P450 type treated with 0.05%, 0.1%, and 0.2% EOP. These findings revealed no mutagenic activity of EOP, even when tested against the HB strain, and demonstrated that its antimicrobial activities are not associated with DNA damage induction (investigated with SMART), suggesting the potential of EOP as a natural preservative.
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- Fábio H. Fernandes
- Instituto de Química, Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul, Av. Senador Filinto Muller 1555, Campo Grande, MS 79074-460, Brazil
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- Universidade Estadual de Mato Grosso do Sul, Unidade Universitária de Mundo Novo, BR163, km 202, Mundo Novo, MS 79980-000, Brazil
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- Departamento de Farmácia, Universidade de Cuiabá, Av. Beira Rio 3100, Cuiabá, MT 78015-480, Brazil
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- Universidade Estadual de Mato Grosso do Sul, Unidade Universitária de Mundo Novo, BR163, km 202, Mundo Novo, MS 79980-000, Brazil
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- Instituto de Química, Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul, Av. Senador Filinto Muller 1555, Campo Grande, MS 79074-460, Brazil
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- Instituto de Química, Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul, Av. Senador Filinto Muller 1555, Campo Grande, MS 79074-460, Brazil
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Huang S, Zhang CP, Wang K, Li GQ, Hu FL. Recent advances in the chemical composition of propolis. Molecules 2014; 19:19610-32. [PMID: 25432012 PMCID: PMC6271758 DOI: 10.3390/molecules191219610] [Citation(s) in RCA: 346] [Impact Index Per Article: 34.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2014] [Revised: 11/13/2014] [Accepted: 11/20/2014] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Propolis is a honeybee product with broad clinical applications. Current literature describes that propolis is collected from plant resins. From a systematic database search, 241 compounds were identified in propolis for the first time between 2000 and 2012; and they belong to such diverse chemical classes as flavonoids, phenylpropanoids, terpenenes, stilbenes, lignans, coumarins, and their prenylated derivatives, showing a pattern consistent with around 300 previously reported compounds. The chemical characteristics of propolis are linked to the diversity of geographical location, plant sources and bee species.
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- Shuai Huang
- College of Animal Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China.
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- College of Animal Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China.
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- College of Animal Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China.
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia.
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- College of Animal Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China.
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Chemometric analysis of volatiles of propolis from different regions using static headspace GC-MS. OPEN CHEM 2014. [DOI: 10.2478/s11532-014-0521-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
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AbstractSix samples of propolis were analyzed in the paper: a sample from Brazil, Estonia, China and three samples from different locations of Uruguay. Static headspace technique coupled with gas chromatography-mass spectrometry analysis has been applied for the determination of the characteristic volatile profile with the aim to differentiate the propolis from different regions. Monoterpenes (α- and β-pinenes) were predominant in all samples, except the sample from China. This sample separated itself by the alcohols 3-methyl-3-buten-1-ol and 3-methyl-2-buten-1-ol, (40.33% and 11.57%, respectively) and ester 4-penten-1-yl acetate (9.04%). α-Pinene and β-pinene composed 64.59–77.56% of volatiles in Brazilian and Uruguayan propolis, and 29.43% in Estonian propolis. Brazilian propolis was distinguished by a high amount of β-methyl crotonaldehyde (10.11%), one of Uruguayan samples 3- by limonene (15.58%), and the Estonian sample — by eucalyptol (25.95%). Statistical investigation of the samples was made applying principal component, hierarchical cluster and K-Means cluster analyses. Various data pre-processing techniques were proposed and used to study and obtain the important volatile compounds contributed to the differentiation of the propolis samples from different regions to separate clusters.
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Bankova V, Popova M, Trusheva B. Propolis volatile compounds: chemical diversity and biological activity: a review. Chem Cent J 2014; 8:28. [PMID: 24812573 PMCID: PMC4014088 DOI: 10.1186/1752-153x-8-28] [Citation(s) in RCA: 145] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2014] [Accepted: 04/24/2014] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Propolis is a sticky material collected by bees from plants, and used in the hive as building material and defensive substance. It has been popular as a remedy in Europe since ancient times. Nowadays, propolis use in over-the-counter preparations, “bio”-cosmetics and functional foods, etc., increases. Volatile compounds are found in low concentrations in propolis, but their aroma and significant biological activity make them important for propolis characterisation. Propolis is a plant-derived product: its chemical composition depends on the local flora at the site of collection, thus it offers a significant chemical diversity. The role of propolis volatiles in identification of its plant origin is discussed. The available data about chemical composition of propolis volatiles from different geographic regions are reviewed, demonstrating significant chemical variability. The contribution of volatiles and their constituents to the biological activities of propolis is considered. Future perspectives in research on propolis volatiles are outlined, especially in studying activities other than antimicrobial.
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Affiliation(s)
- Vassya Bankova
- Institute of Organic Chemistry with Centre of Phytochemistry, Acad. G. Bonchev strl. bl. 9, 1113 Sofia, Bulgaria
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- Institute of Organic Chemistry with Centre of Phytochemistry, Acad. G. Bonchev strl. bl. 9, 1113 Sofia, Bulgaria
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- Institute of Organic Chemistry with Centre of Phytochemistry, Acad. G. Bonchev strl. bl. 9, 1113 Sofia, Bulgaria
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Fan L, Wang L, Gao S, Wu P, Li M, Xie W, Liu S, Wang W. Synthesis, characterization and properties of carboxymethyl kappa carrageenan. Carbohydr Polym 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2011.06.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 63] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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