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Phytomedicine Plus, 2022 Background: Propolis is a bee product used since ancient times due to its diverse biological applications. We aimed to investigate the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory action of Brazilian propolis in THP-1 cells stimulated with 1‐fluoro‐2,4 ...
Fernanda Lopes Conte +10 more
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Immune priming of honey bees protects against a major microsporidian pathogen
Pest Management Science, EarlyView.We immune‐primed honey bees at two developmental stages in the laboratory and the field with heat‐killed Nosema ceranae spores. When subsequently fed live spores, immune‐primed adults had lower infection levels. Abstract BACKGROUND Honey bees face significant threats from pathogens like Nosema ceranae, a microsporidian parasite that contributes to ...
James C. Nieh +6 more
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BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies, 2022 Background Propolis extracted from beehives has been conferred with natural antimicrobial and antioxidant properties. Hence, it has been recommended as a wound healing therapy.
Ola M. Elkhateeb +5 more
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Animal medical systems from Apis to apes: history, recent advances and future perspectives
Biological Reviews, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Animal medical systems encompass a wide range of behaviours aimed at maintaining or improving health. It has become clear that these behaviours are not limited to animals treating themselves (self‐medication) but also include the treatment of group members, resulting in the adoption of the more inclusive term “animal medication”.
Michelina Pusceddu +5 more
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Journal of Natural FibersFiber density can be used to estimate composite weight and to evaluate fiber content for property predictions in fiber-reinforced composites. Yet, natural fibers don’t have fixed density value given on datasheet and their density measurement is affected ...
Abebayehu Abdela +4 more
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Elemental Analysis of Tetragonula laeviceps Propolis by X-Ray Fluorescence Spectroscopy [PDF]
BIO Web of ConferencesPropolis, a natural substance produced by stingless bees (Tetragonula laeviceps), consists of a blend of resins collected from plant exudates and other botanical sources.
Missy Rachmawarifa Corina +2 more
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Results of Patch Testing With a Brazilian Propolis Dilution Series
Contact Dermatitis, EarlyView.To investigate whether positive patch tests to Brazilian propolis 10% pet. are allergic or irritant in nature, we tested consecutive patients suspected of contact dermatitis with a dilution series of propolis B 10%, 3.3% and 1% pet. Of 200 patients investigated, 56 (28%) had one or more positive propolis B patch tests. Of these 56, 21 individuals (37.5%
Emma M. van Oers +3 more
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The Complex World of Toothpaste Diversity, Meeting Patient Clinical Needs. An Umbrella Review
International Journal of Dental Hygiene, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Background Amidst numerous recent advancements in toothpaste formulations and active ingredients, some clinicians may believe all toothpastes are similar despite differences in their active ingredients and corresponding clinical application.
Jeanie Suvan, Crystal Marruganti
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PlantsPropolis is a complex mixture formed from exudates that bees collect from plants and then mix with beeswax and their own salivary enzymes. Chilean propolis is characterized by the presence of phenolic compounds, which are considered responsible for the ...
Bairon Jorquera +11 more
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Wettability of saliva substitutes across various denture base fabrication techniques
Journal of Prosthodontics, EarlyView.Abstract Purpose The present study evaluated the contact angles (CAs) of four denture base materials subjected to different surface treatments using deionized water and saliva substitutes. Material and Methods A total of 32 rectangular specimens were manufactured using four different denture base materials: heat‐cured compression molded Lucitone 199 (C)
Paul Mikhail +3 more
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