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Is propolis safe as an alternative medicine?
Propolis is a resinous substance produced by honeybees as defense against intruders. It has relevant therapeutic properties that have been used since ancient times. Nowadays, propolis is of increasing importance as a therapeutic, alone or included in many medicines and homeopathic products or in cosmetics.
Miguel, Maria Graça+1 more
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Possible antithrombotic properties of propolis
The formation of thrombi in blood vessels results in thrombosis that is responsible for considerable morbidity and mortality because it is associated with arterial diseases such as myocardial infarction, stroke and peripheral occlusive disease in addition to venous thromboembolic disorders.
Keiji Maruyama+2 more
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Antiproliferative effects of Tubi-bee propolis in glioblastoma cell lines
Propolis is a resin formed by a complex chemical composition of substances that bees collect from plants. Since ancient times, propolis has been used in folk medicine, due to its biological properties, that include antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory ...
Kleiton Silva Borges+4 more
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Propolis and Potential Use in Food Products
Propolis is attracting great interest due to functional effects such as antibacterial, antioxidant and anticancer. Therefore, studies about the use of propolis in food products and increasing propolis consumption in human nutrition have increased in ...
Ezgi Demir Özer
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ABSTRACT Background Oral lichen planus (OLP) and recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS) are considered the most painful oral inflammatory diseases, with high global prevalence and significant impacts on patients' quality of life. In the last decades, researchers have been exploring mucoadhesive drug delivery systems (MDDS) to improve drugs safety and ...
M. E. Mauceri+7 more
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Effects of propolis on warfarin efficacy
Warfarin is commonly used to avoid thromboembolism, predominantly for cardiovascular pathologies. However, the consumption of several herbal products is not permitted during its use due to the associated interactions. Propolis is a popular phytotherapy product made by honey bees.
Akbay, Esin+5 more
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Biogenic gold nanoparticles functionalized with Brazilian red propolis extract exhibited cytotoxic activity against prostate cancer cells, suggesting their potential for antitumor applications. ABSTRACT Gold nanoparticles (GNPs) have been investigated for their potential application in medicine.
Caroline E. A. Botteon+9 more
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Allergic Contact Dermatitis of the Vulva
Patch testing reveals high rates of allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) in patients with chronic vulvar complaints, with spices, herbs, fragrances, and preservatives showing significant clinical relevance. Tailoring patch test series to individual exposures is crucial for improving diagnostic accuracy in ACD affecting the vulvar region.
Tirza Blom+4 more
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Propolis is a product derived from bees and consists of a dark coloured sticky material, which is collected from various plants and mixed with wax. Propolis is found coating a thin layer of this substance on the inner walls of their hives in order to repair or protect the hive from invaders.
Centeno, José Eduardo Orellana+1 more
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Phenolic Compounds in Exercise Physiology: Dual Role in Oxidative Stress and Recovery Adaptation
Exercise increases mitochondrial activity and reactive oxygen species (ROS) production, which can lead to oxidative stress. However, phenolic compounds act as potent antioxidants, counteracting ROS and thereby mitigating oxidative stress. This graphical abstract illustrates the dual role of exercise and dietary antioxidants in the regulation of redox ...
Kübra Özdemir, Yeliz Demir
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