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Nagy-Radványi L, Balázs VL, Kocsis B, Csikós E, Ángyán VD, Szabó P, Biró V, Kocsis M, Farkas Á. Antibacterial activity of Hungarian varietal honeys against respiratory pathogens as a function of storage time. Sci Rep 2024; 14:10200. [PMID: 38702397 PMCID: PMC11068765 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-60961-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2024] [Accepted: 04/29/2024] [Indexed: 05/06/2024] Open
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Today, antibiotic therapies that previously worked well against certain bacteria due to their natural sensitivity, are becoming less effective. Honey has been proven to inhibit the biofilm formation of some respiratory bacteria, however few data are available on how the storage time affects the antibacterial effect. The activity of black locust, goldenrod, linden and sunflower honeys from three consecutive years (2020, 2021, 2022) was analyzed in 2022 against Gram-negative (Haemophilus influenzae, H. parainfluenzae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa) and Gram-positive (Streptococcus pneumoniae) bacteria using in vitro microbiological methods. After determining the physicochemical parameters of honey, broth microdilution was applied to determine the minimum inhibitory concentration of each honey type against each bacterium, and crystal violet assay was used to test their antibiofilm effect. The possible mechanism of action was explored with membrane degradation test, while structural changes were illustrated with scanning electron microscopy. Honeys stored for one or two years were darker than fresh honeys, while older honeys had significantly lower antibacterial activity. The most remarkable inhibitory effect was exerted by linden and sunflower honeys, and P. aeruginosa proved to be the most resistant bacterium. Based on our results, honey intended for medicinal purposes should be used as fresh as possible during a treatment.
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Affiliation(s)
- Lilla Nagy-Radványi
- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Pécs, 7624, Pécs, Hungary
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Pécs, 7624, Pécs, Hungary
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- Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Pécs, 7624, Pécs, Hungary
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Pécs, 7624, Pécs, Hungary
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Pécs, 7624, Pécs, Hungary
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- Institute of Geography and Earth Sciences, Faculty of Sciences, University of Pécs, 7624, Pécs, Hungary
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Pécs, 7624, Pécs, Hungary
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- Department of Agricultural Biology, Institute of Biology, University of Pécs, 7624, Pécs, Hungary.
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Pécs, 7624, Pécs, Hungary
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Lozada Lawag I, Green KJ, Khairul Islam M, Locher C, Hammer KA. Bioactivities and Phenolic Profiles of Honeys Derived from Plants of the Goldfields, Esperance and Wheatbelt Regions of Western Australia. Chem Biodivers 2023; 20:e202301678. [PMID: 37968896 DOI: 10.1002/cbdv.202301678] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2023] [Revised: 11/14/2023] [Accepted: 11/14/2023] [Indexed: 11/17/2023]
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The aim of this study was to examine a collection of 79 honeys derived from plants endemic to several Western Australian unique bioregions for bioactivity and physicochemical characteristics. For physicochemical analyses, total phenolic content, high performance thin layer chromatography (HPTLC) fingerprints, pH, Brix, colour and hydrogen peroxide generation were examined. Brix (82.6±1.3) and pH (4.34±0.24) values were within expected ranges, whereas hydrogen peroxide levels determined using an o-dianisidine/horseradish peroxidase assay were relatively low, ranging from 0-244 μM. Antibacterial activity determined by the broth microdilution assay showed that Moort (Eucalyptus platypus) and Yate (Eucalyptus occidentalis) honeys had the highest overall activity with mean minimum inhibitory concentrations of 24.8 % and 25.1 % (w/v) honey, respectively. Yate honey also had the highest overall antioxidant activity (4.38±0.58 mmol Fe2+ /kg of honey), followed by Mallee honeys from various eucalypts, as determined by FRAP (Ferric reducing antioxidant power) and DPPH⋅ (2,2-Diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl) assays. This study identified new sources of honeys with potentially useful therapeutic properties from bioregions within Western Australia.
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- Ivan Lozada Lawag
- Cooperative Research Centre for Honey Bee Products Limited (CRC HBP), Yanchep, WA, 6035, Australia
- Division of Pharmacy, School of Allied Health, The University of Western Australia, Crawley, 6009, Australia
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- Cooperative Research Centre for Honey Bee Products Limited (CRC HBP), Yanchep, WA, 6035, Australia
- Marshall Centre for Research and Training, School of Biomedical Sciences, UWA, Crawley, 6009, Australia
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- Cooperative Research Centre for Honey Bee Products Limited (CRC HBP), Yanchep, WA, 6035, Australia
- Division of Pharmacy, School of Allied Health, The University of Western Australia, Crawley, 6009, Australia
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- Cooperative Research Centre for Honey Bee Products Limited (CRC HBP), Yanchep, WA, 6035, Australia
- Division of Pharmacy, School of Allied Health, The University of Western Australia, Crawley, 6009, Australia
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- Cooperative Research Centre for Honey Bee Products Limited (CRC HBP), Yanchep, WA, 6035, Australia
- Marshall Centre for Research and Training, School of Biomedical Sciences, UWA, Crawley, 6009, Australia
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Balázs VL, Nagy-Radványi L, Bencsik-Kerekes E, Koloh R, Szabó D, Kocsis B, Kocsis M, Farkas Á. Antibacterial and Antibiofilm Effect of Unifloral Honeys against Bacteria Isolated from Chronic Wound Infections. Microorganisms 2023; 11:microorganisms11020509. [PMID: 36838474 PMCID: PMC9958606 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms11020509] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2022] [Revised: 02/10/2023] [Accepted: 02/15/2023] [Indexed: 02/19/2023] Open
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Honey is known as an alternative remedy for the treatment of wounds. To evaluate the potential of five Hungarian honey types against wound-associated bacteria, in vitro microbiological assays were conducted on Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus epidermidis and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) was determined with the broth macrodilution method, and biofilm degradation capacity was tested with a crystal violet assay. To understand the underlying mechanisms, the effects of honey treatments were assessed on bacterial membrane integrity and quorum sensing (QS). The highest antibacterial activity, indicated by the lowest MIC values, as well as the highest biofilm inhibition rates and membrane disruption, was displayed by chestnut and linden honeys. The most sensitive bacterium was S. epidermidis. Bacterial membrane degradation took place 40 min after treatment with honey solutions of at least a 40% concentration. Each honey sample exhibited anti-QS activity, which was most pronounced in the case of chestnut honey. It was concluded that the antibacterial, biofilm-inhibiting and anti-QS activities of linden and chestnut honeys were superior to those of acacia, goldenrod and milkweed honeys. In addition to the floral source, the antibacterial effect of honey is influenced by the microbial species treated. The use of honey in wound treatment can be justified by its diverse antibacterial mechanisms.
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- Viktória L. Balázs
- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Pécs, 7624 Pécs, Hungary
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Pécs, 7624 Pécs, Hungary
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Science and Informatics, University of Szeged, 6726 Szeged, Hungary
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Pécs, 7624 Pécs, Hungary
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Science and Informatics, University of Szeged, 6726 Szeged, Hungary
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- Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology, Medical School, University of Pécs, 7624 Pécs, Hungary
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- Department of Plant Biology, Institute of Biology, University of Pécs, 7624 Pécs, Hungary
- Correspondence:
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Pécs, 7624 Pécs, Hungary
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Tomić SL, Vuković JS, Babić Radić MM, Filipović VV, Živanović DP, Nikolić MM, Nikodinovic-Runic J. Manuka Honey/2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate/Gelatin Hybrid Hydrogel Scaffolds for Potential Tissue Regeneration. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:polym15030589. [PMID: 36771889 PMCID: PMC9920545 DOI: 10.3390/polym15030589] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2022] [Revised: 01/12/2023] [Accepted: 01/18/2023] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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Scaffolding biomaterials are gaining great importance due to their beneficial properties for medical purposes. Targeted biomaterial engineering strategies through the synergy of different material types can be applied to design hybrid scaffolding biomaterials with advantageous properties for biomedical applications. In our research, a novel combination of the bioactive agent Manuka honey (MHo) with 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate/gelatin (HG) hydrogel scaffolds was created as an efficient bioactive platform for biomedical applications. The effects of Manuka honey content on structural characteristics, porosity, swelling performance, in vitro degradation, and in vitro biocompatibility (fibroblast and keratinocyte cell lines) of hybrid hydrogel scaffolds were studied using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, the gravimetric method, and in vitro MTT biocompatibility assays. The engineered hybrid hydrogel scaffolds show advantageous properties, including porosity in the range of 71.25% to 90.09%, specific pH- and temperature-dependent swelling performance, and convenient absorption capacity. In vitro degradation studies showed scaffold degradability ranging from 6.27% to 27.18% for four weeks. In vitro biocompatibility assays on healthy human fibroblast (MRC5 cells) and keratinocyte (HaCaT cells) cell lines by MTT tests showed that cell viability depends on the Manuka honey content loaded in the HG hydrogel scaffolds. A sample containing the highest Manuka honey content (30%) exhibited the best biocompatible properties. The obtained results reveal that the synergy of the bioactive agent, Manuka honey, with 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate/gelatin as hybrid hydrogel scaffolds has potential for biomedical purposes. By tuning the Manuka honey content in HG hydrogel scaffolds advantageous properties of hybrid scaffolds can be achieved for biomedical applications.
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- Simonida Lj. Tomić
- University of Belgrade, Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy, Karnegijeva 4, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +381-11-3303-630
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- University of Belgrade, Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy, Karnegijeva 4, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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- University of Belgrade, Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy, Karnegijeva 4, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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- University of Belgrade, Institute of Molecular Genetics and Genetic Engineering, Vojvode Stepe 444a, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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- University of Belgrade, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Pasterova 2, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
- University of Belgrade, University Clinical Center of Serbia, Clinic of Dermatology and Venereology, Pasterova 2, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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- University of Belgrade, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Pasterova 2, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
- University of Belgrade, University Clinical Center of Serbia, Clinic of Dermatology and Venereology, Pasterova 2, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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- University of Belgrade, Institute of Molecular Genetics and Genetic Engineering, Vojvode Stepe 444a, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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Grabek-Lejko D, Miłek M, Sidor E, Puchalski C, Dżugan M. Antiviral and Antibacterial Effect of Honey Enriched with Rubus spp. as a Functional Food with Enhanced Antioxidant Properties. Molecules 2022; 27:4859. [PMID: 35956811 PMCID: PMC9370118 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27154859] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2022] [Revised: 07/26/2022] [Accepted: 07/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of blackberry and raspberry fruits (1 and 4%) and leaves (0.5 and 1%) on the biological activities of rape honey. Honey and plant material extracts were analyzed regarding total phenolic, flavonoid, anthocyanin contents, HPTLC and HPLC polyphenol profiles, as well as antioxidant activity. The antiviral potential was analyzed against bacteriophage phi 6-a coronavirus surrogate-whereas antimicrobial was tested against S. aureus and E. coli. Blackberry extracts were more abundant in antioxidants than raspberry extracts, with better properties found for leaves than fruits and for cultivated rather than commercial plants. The addition of both Rubus plant additives significantly increased the antioxidant potential of honey by four-fold (for 4% fruits additive) to five-fold (for 1% of leaves). Honey with the addition of fruits possessed higher antiviral potential compared with raw rape honey (the highest for 4% of raspberry fruit and 1% of blackberry leaf additive). Honey enriched with Rubus materials showed higher antibacterial potential against S. aureus than rape honey and effectively inhibited S. aureus biofilm formation. To summarize, honey enriched with Rubus fruit or leaves are characterized by increased pro-health value and can be recommended as a novel functional food.
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- Dorota Grabek-Lejko
- Department of Bioenergetics, Food Analysis and Microbiology, Institute of Food Technology and Nutrition, University of Rzeszow, Zelwerowicza 4 St., 35-601 Rzeszow, Poland;
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- Department of Chemistry and Food Toxicology, Institute of Food Technology and Nutrition, University of Rzeszow, Ćwiklińskiej 1a St., 35-601 Rzeszow, Poland; (M.M.); (E.S.)
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- Department of Chemistry and Food Toxicology, Institute of Food Technology and Nutrition, University of Rzeszow, Ćwiklińskiej 1a St., 35-601 Rzeszow, Poland; (M.M.); (E.S.)
- Doctoral School, University of Rzeszow, Rejtana 16c, 35-959 Rzeszow, Poland
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- Department of Bioenergetics, Food Analysis and Microbiology, Institute of Food Technology and Nutrition, University of Rzeszow, Zelwerowicza 4 St., 35-601 Rzeszow, Poland;
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- Department of Chemistry and Food Toxicology, Institute of Food Technology and Nutrition, University of Rzeszow, Ćwiklińskiej 1a St., 35-601 Rzeszow, Poland; (M.M.); (E.S.)
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Sofyan A, Nayoan CR, Asrinawaty AN. The effectiveness of forest honey toward symptoms of atrophy patients: Study of ear nose and throat-head neck and dermatology venereology. J Adv Pharm Technol Res 2022; 13:271-275. [PMID: 36568044 PMCID: PMC9784042 DOI: 10.4103/japtr.japtr_359_22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2022] [Revised: 07/01/2022] [Accepted: 07/02/2022] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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The effectiveness of forest honey in Total Nasal Symptom Score (TNSS) improvement in allergic rhinitis patients and index Scoring Atopic Dermatitis (SCORAD) in Atopic Dermatitis (AD) patients were discovered. It was an experimental study with a pretest-posttest design. A total of 20 people with atopy (15 people with allergic rhinitis and five people with AD) were given forest honey in the morning (1 ml × 10 ml dose) for 8 weeks and 20 atopy patients without forest honey. TNSS and SCORAD index were evaluated before the intervention, week 2, week 4, and after the intervention (week 8). The mean TNSS before treatment was higher in the honey group, namely 7.73, and a significant decrease after 8 weeks of intervention, namely 2.73 with P = 0.000. The nonhoney group showed that there was no significant difference after 8 weeks with P = 0.888. The SCORAD values of the honey and nonhoney groups had significantly different values from week 0 to week 4 (P = 0.003) and week 0 to week 8 (P = 0.003). Forest honey can give as an additional therapy for patients with allergic rhinitis and AD.
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- Asrawati Sofyan
- Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Universitas Tadulako, Kota Palu, Sulawesi Tengah, Indonesia,Address for correspondence: Dr. Asrawati Sofyan, Soekarno-Hatta Km. 9, City of Palu, Sulawesi Tengah, Indonesia. E-mail:
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- Department of Ear Nose and Throat- Head Neck, Universitas Tadulako, Kota Palu, Sulawesi Tengah, Indonesia
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Tadulako, Kota Palu, Sulawesi Tengah, Indonesia
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