In this study, we demonstrate a high-resolution 15 Tesla Fourier transform ion cyclotron resonance (FT-ICR) mass spectrometry coupled with a reverse-phase ultra-performance liquid chromatography (RP-UPLC) system for determining the geographical origins ...
Cho Hyun Kim+3 more
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Differentiation of argentine propolis from different species of bees and geographical origins by UV spectroscopy and chemometric analysis [PDF]
Bees collect vegetal resins that they mix with their wax and mechanical impurities to elaborate propolis, whose chemical composition is complex and variable depending on botanical/geographical origin, type of bee, time of year when it was produced and ...
Borelli, Romina+7 more
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Studies of the biological and therapeutic effects of argentine stingless bee propolis [PDF]
Meliponids are native bees of the Americas, characterized by having no sting (ANSA). Some live in the Yunga forests of northern Argentina, a place rich in a diversity of this type of bees of which at least thirty-three species may be found. Propolis is a
Brodkiewicz, Ivana Yanina+5 more
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Propolis is a sticky resin from bees and contains reasonable amounts of bioactive compounds that benefit the human body. Despite the benefits that propolis has to offer, propolis also has a bitter taste and pungent aroma.
Nandi Sukri+3 more
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Preparation and evaluation of a polycaprolactone/chitosan/propolis fibrous nanocomposite scaffold as a tissue engineering skin substitute [PDF]
Introduction: Recently, the application of nanofibrous mats for dressing skin wounds has received great attention. In this study, we aimed to fabricate and characterize an electrospun nanofibrous mat containing polycaprolactone (PCL), chitosan (CTS), and
Seyedeh-Sara Hashemi+6 more
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Moroccan propolis: a natural antioxidant, antibacterial, and antibiofilm against Staphylococcus aureus with no induction of resistance after continuous exposure [PDF]
This study was performed to evaluate the total phenols, flavonoids, and antioxidant activities of twenty-four propolis samples from different regions of Morocco.
AAZZA, Smail+7 more
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An Insight into Anticancer Effect of Propolis and Its Constituents: A Review of Molecular Mechanisms
Propolis is a natural compound collected by honeybees from different parts of plants. Honeybees produce a sticky component besides honey by mixing the tree resin and other botanical sources with saliva called propolis or bee glue.
P. Elumalai+7 more
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In vitro antimicrobial activity of a novel propolis formulation (Actichelated propolis) [PDF]
This study compared in vitro activities of Actichelated propolis (a multicomposite material obtained with mechano-chemichal activation) and of a hydroalcoholic extract of propolis.Minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC) and minimal bactericidal concentration (MBC), determined by means of microdilution broth method, against five strains of Staphylococcus
L. Drago+3 more
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Does propolis have any effect on rheumatoid arthritis? A review study
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disease in which inflammation and oxidative stress play a key role in its pathophysiology. Complementary therapies along with medications may be effective in the control of RA.
Elyas Nattagh-Eshtivani+13 more
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Propolis as an Anti-allergy Based on Decrease in Total Eosinophil Count in Rat Models
Background: Propolis is a natural herb derived from plant resins by bees. Propolis contains flavonoids that act as anti-allergy. The composition of flavonoids in propolis varies according to each region like Brazilian, Chinese, Malaysian and Indonesian ...
Rashmika Nambiar+2 more
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