Bee Propolis

Potential application of bee products in food industry: An exploratory review

“…Propolis is a highly complex material of natural constituents containing resins, waxes, aromatic compounds, pollen, and other organic compounds [ [62] , [63] , [64] , [65] ]. More than 300 components have been identified during the chemical characterization of propolis types [ 66 ].…”

Potential Role of Propolis Flavonoid on Malondialdehyde and Superoxide Dismutase Levels on Endometriosis

“…Various varieties of propolis have been shown to include enzymes such as succinate dehydrogenase, glucose-6-phosphate, adenosine triphosphate, and phosphoric acid (Bhargava et al, 2021;Braakhuis, 2019;Cauich-Kumul & Campos, 2019). The use and standardization of propolis in the health business provide a difficulty due to the significant heterogeneity seen in the chemical makeup of different types derived from diverse geographical and botanical locations.The references used are Bhargava et al (2021), Braakhuis ( 2019 Polyphenol compounds has the capacity to impede the functionality of enzymes involved in the generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) via the reduction of xanthine oxidase activity.…”

Biological Activity and Chemical Composition of Propolis Extracts with Potential Use in Vulvovaginal Candidiasis Management

“…Low toxicity and multiple functionalities also justify the traditional use of propolis for medical purposes [ 6 ]. Indeed, more than 300 constituents have been identified as bioactive [ 6 , 8 ]. Generally, propolis has been described as a rich source of benzoic acids and derivatives, cinnamic alcohol, cinnamic acid and respective derivatives, sesquiterpenes and triterpene hydrocarbons, benzaldehyde derivatives, alcohols, ketones, and heteroaromatic compounds, terpenes and sesquiterpene alcohols and their derivatives, aliphatic hydrocarbons, minerals, sterols and steroidal hydrocarbons, sugars, and amino acids [ 6 , 8 , 9 ].…”

“…Indeed, more than 300 constituents have been identified as bioactive [ 6 , 8 ]. Generally, propolis has been described as a rich source of benzoic acids and derivatives, cinnamic alcohol, cinnamic acid and respective derivatives, sesquiterpenes and triterpene hydrocarbons, benzaldehyde derivatives, alcohols, ketones, and heteroaromatic compounds, terpenes and sesquiterpene alcohols and their derivatives, aliphatic hydrocarbons, minerals, sterols and steroidal hydrocarbons, sugars, and amino acids [ 6 , 8 , 9 ]. Most important, the different combinations of these compounds are responsible for the antibacterial [ 10 , 11 , 12 ], antifungal [ 13 , 14 ], antiviral [ 15 ], anticancer [ 16 , 17 ], anti-inflammatory [ 18 ] and antioxidant [ 19 , 20 , 21 ] activities of propolis.…”