Propolis

Ghédira, Kamel; Goetz, P.; Jeune, R. Le

doi:10.1007/s10298-009-0377-8

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“…In that sense, the chemical composition of propolis from temperate zones (Europe, North America, Southern South America, and West Asia) differs from those of tropical zones (Central and South America, South and Southern Asia and Africa), as several studies have reported it in recent years. consistency, aromatic smell, and its colour that fluctuates from dark-brown to yellow [22,58,[62][63][64].…”

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Advances in Pharmacological Activities and Chemical Composition of Propolis Produced in Americas

Alday¹,

Navarro-Navarro²,

Garibay-Escobar³

et al. 2016

Beekeeping and Bee Conservation - Advances in Research

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Propolis is a resinous material produced by bees from the selective collection of plant exudates that are subsequently mixed with beeswax and salivary bee secretions. Propolis has been used in folk medicine, and certainly, several studies have validated its biological properties. The chemical composition and pharmacological activities of propolis collected through North (including Central America and Caribbean) and South America have been studied in the last years, and several papers have reported differences and similarities among the analysed geographical samples. Propolis has been classified according to its aspect and plant source; however, the ecological diversity present along the Americas provides a plethora of botanical resins. Herein, we summarize and discuss most of the studies performed at present on this profitable product for apiculture, attempting to compare the bioactivity, phytochemical diversity and botanical sources of honeybee propolis produced in Americas.

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Advances in Pharmacological Activities and Chemical Composition of Propolis Produced in Americas

Alday¹,

Navarro-Navarro²,

Garibay-Escobar³

et al. 2016

Beekeeping and Bee Conservation - Advances in Research

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“…Our data showed that UP had the highest growth-inhibitory activity on G. lamblia trophozoites, followed by PAP with moderate activity, and finally CP, which did not show any anti-G. lamblia activity at the tested concentrations. The difference in the antiparasitic activity of Sonoran propolis with a dissimilar geographical origin can be explained by qualitative and quantitative differences in the chemical composition of propolis [25][26][27][28][29][30].…”

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Sonoran Propolis and Some of its Chemical Constituents Inhibit in vitro Growth of Giardia lamblia Trophozoites

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Propolis is a cereus resin with a complex chemical composition that possesses a wide range of biological activities. The aim of this study was to evaluate the in vitro anti-Giardia lamblia activity of Sonoran propolis collected from three different areas of Sonoran Desert in northwestern Mexico (Caborca, Pueblo de Alamos, and Ures) and some of its chemical constituents. Additionally, we also analyzed the seasonal effect on the anti-G. lamblia activity of propolis. G. lamblia trophozoite cultures were treated with different concentrations of Sonoran propolis or chemical compounds during 48 h cell proliferation and cell viability were determined. Ures propolis showed the highest inhibitory activity against G. lamblia (IC50 63.8 ± 7.1 µg/mL) in a dose-dependent manner (Ures > Pueblo de Alamos > Caborca). Season had a significant effect on the in vitro anti-G. lamblia activity of Ures propolis. Summer propolis showed the highest inhibitory effect on the G. lamblia trophozoite growth (IC50 23.8 ± 2.3 µg/mL), followed by propolis collected during winter (IC50 59.2 ± 34.7 µg/mL), spring (IC50 102.5 ± 15.3 µg/mL), and autumn (IC50 125.0 ± 3.1 µg/mL). Caffeic acid phenethyl ester, an Ures propolis exclusive constituent, had the highest growth-inhibitory activity towards G. lamblia [IC50 63.1 ± 0.9 µg/mL (222.1 ± 3.2 µM)]. To our knowledge, this is the first study showing that caffeic acid phenethyl ester possesses antiparasitic activity against G. lamblia. Naringenin [IC50 125.7 ± 20.7 µg/mL (461.8 ± 76.3 µM)], hesperetin [IC50 149.6 ± 24.8 µg/mL (494.9 ± 82.2 µM)], and pinocembrin [IC50 174.4 ± 26.0 µg/mL (680.6 ± 101.7 µM)] showed weak anti-G. lamblia activity. On the other hand, chrysin and rutin did not show significant antiparasitic activity. In conclusion, our results suggest that Sonoran propolis and some of its chemical constituents had inhibitory effects on the in vitro growth of G. lamblia trophozoites.

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“…The Incas used propolis as an antipyretic agent to treat fevers (Silva-Carvalho et al, 2015). Many ancient Greek and Roman manuscripts mention its preparation and use as a traditional medicine in various diseases and treatments (Ghedira et al, 2009). The first authors to describe its medicinal effects were Aristotle, Dioscorides and Hippocrates among the Greeks, and Pliny and Galen for the Romans (de Funari et al, 2007;Toreti et al, 2013).…”

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Antifungal Activities of Propolis and its Main Components with an Emphasis Against Phytopathogenic Fungi

Dudoit

Cardinault²,

Mertz

et al. 2021

Journal of Apicultural Science

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Propolis is produced by honey bees from a series of resinous, gummy and balsamic substances collected from the leaf buds of different tree species and mixed with their secretions. It is used as a sealant and antiseptic in the hive. Because of its antimicrobial properties, propolis has become a popular alternative medicine or food for health protection and disease prevention. The presence of a large number of flavonoids, aromatic acids and phenolic compounds has been suggested to be responsible for most biological and pharmacological activities of propolis. This review aims to provide a critical analysis of the different studies which evaluate the activity of propolis against fungi and to identify the chemical components responsible for such activity. The discussion of the methodological approaches used and the issued results is a key point of this review to highlight knowledge gaps. This review will first describe the chemical composition of the propolis and the factors of variability including geographical and botanical origins and then examine its antifungal activities with a focus against phytopathogenic fungi. Finally, it will discuss the main components responsible for such activities and their mechanism of action.

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Propolis

Cited by 8 publications

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Advances in Pharmacological Activities and Chemical Composition of Propolis Produced in Americas

Advances in Pharmacological Activities and Chemical Composition of Propolis Produced in Americas

Sonoran Propolis and Some of its Chemical Constituents Inhibit in vitro Growth of Giardia lamblia Trophozoites

Antifungal Activities of Propolis and its Main Components with an Emphasis Against Phytopathogenic Fungi

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