Żywność,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
30(2), P. 144 - 162
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
Background.
Propolis
is
a
resinous
substance
collected
by
honey
bees
(Apis
mellifera)
from
various
plant
sources.
It
commonly
called
bee
glue
and
used
to
protect
the
hive.
Because
propolis
contains
numerous
secondary
metabolites,
its
type
closely
related
species
of
which
it
comes.
Several
hundred
chemical
substances
have
been
identified
in
propolis,
including:
balsamic
substances,
waxes,
essential
oils,
pollen
tannins.
most
often
treat
disinfect
skin,
diseases
ears,
mouth,
throat,
maxillary
sinuses,
as
an
antifungal,
anti
inflammatory
analgesic.
stimulates
immune
system,
relieves
inflammation
weakness
upper
respiratory
tract.
has
antibacterial
antiviral
properties.
prevents
hemorrhoids,
facilitates
regeneration
mucous
membrane,
accelerates
healing
wounds
ulcers,
also
anti-inflammatory,
anesthetic
regenerating
Due
compo
sition
properties,
can
be
valuable
raw
material
for
food
industry.
The
aim
this
work
was
review
literature
on
possibility
using
ingredient
assess
role
foodstuffs.
Results
conclusions.
strong
antioxidant
antimicrobial
effects,
making
at
tractive
natural
product
that
incorporated
into
foods
functional
ingredient.
Enriching
products
with
improve
nutritional
value,
quality
functionality
subject
studies
due
origin
multidirectional
impact.
results
published
research
shown
foods,
such
meat,
dairy,
juices,
fruits,
oils
seafood,
extend
shelf
life,
prevent
lipid
oxidation
provide
health
benefits
consumers.
However,
compounds
strong,
characteristic
taste
aroma,
causes
changes
sensory
properties
food.
RSC Advances,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(5), P. 3829 - 3848
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Apigenin-7-O-glucoside,
silibinin,
and
baicalin
are
potent
squalene
epoxidase
inhibitors
with
promising
therapeutic
potential.
Integrative
in
silico
experimental
studies
pave
the
way
for
hypercholesterolemia
antifungal
therapies.
Discover Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
5(1)
Published: Aug. 8, 2024
Abstract
This
review
explores
the
therapeutic
potential
of
propolis,
a
natural
resin
produced
by
bees,
analyzing
recent
literature
spanning
from
2005
to
2023.
Various
databases
including
Google
Scholar,
Web
Science,
Science
Direct,
PubMed,
SCOPUS,
and
WoS
were
searched
uncover
findings.
Propolis
exhibits
diverse
array
pharmacological
properties,
antimicrobial,
anti-inflammatory,
antioxidant,
immunomodulatory,
wound-healing
effects.
It
shows
promise
in
treating
respiratory
infections,
oral
diseases,
gastrointestinal
disorders,
skin
conditions.
Additionally,
research
suggests
its
as
an
anticancer
agent.
The
also
investigates
efficacy
propolis
addressing
antiviral,
antibacterial,
metabolic
disorders
(diabetes),
reproductive
disorder
(PCOS),
cardiovascular
hepatotoxicity,
wound
healing
properties
propolis.
Hence,
could
emerge
remedy
with
significant
for
enhancing
healthcare
outcomes.
Food Additives & Contaminants Part A,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 11
Published: April 4, 2025
Phthalate
esters
(PAEs),
commonly
used
in
food
packaging
materials,
pose
a
potential
health
risk
due
to
their
migration
into
matrices.
Propolis,
resinous
bee
product
widely
consumed
for
its
benefits,
is
often
packaged
plastics,
raising
concerns
about
PAE
contamination.
However,
the
occurrence
of
PAEs
within
propolis
has
been
scarcely
investigated.
This
study
quantified
contamination
profiles
ethanolic
extracts
(PE)
and
capsules
(PCs)
from
China.
The
GC-MS/MS
analysis
20
demonstrated
high
linearity,
indicating
reliability
method.
limits
quantification
(LOQ)
ranged
1.3
26.2
µg/kg,
detection
(LOD)
0.4
8.6
µg/kg.
Matrix
effects
between
9%
33%.
Five
were
detected
PE
samples:
dimethyl
phthalate
(DMP),
diethyl
(DEP),
diisobutyl
(DiBP),
dibutyl
(DBP)
bis(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate
(DEHP).
Seventeen
PC
samples,
with
15
consistently
present
all
samples
(100%
positivity).
Diallyl
(DAP),
dipropyl
(DPrP)
di-n-octyl
(DNOP)
not
any
sample.
total
mean
concentration
17
(∑17
PAEs)
0.87
mg/kg
23.71
mg/kg.
found
that
had
highest
DBP
(0.24
mg/kg)
di-heptyl
(DHP:
2.29
levels
on
average,
respectively.
While
showed
higher
than
PE.
Therefore,
this
provides
insight
raw
extract
encapsulated
propolis.
Antioxidants,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
14(6), P. 651 - 651
Published: May 28, 2025
Propolis
is
a
honeybee
product
with
significant
biological
properties,
strongly
influenced
by
geographic
and
floral
origin
as
well
extraction
method.
Ultrasound-assisted
(UAE)
an
emerging
alternative
for
propolis
preparation.
This
study
aimed
to
determine
the
optimal
UAE
conditions
total
polyphenol
content
(TPC)
flavonoid
(TFC)
in
Chilean
compare
its
antioxidant
antimicrobial
capacities
conventional
was
performed
varying
ethanol
concentrations
(50–90%),
temperatures
(20–60
°C),
times
(10–50
min),
keeping
solid/liquid
ratio
constant
at
1:10
(w/v).
The
ethanolic
extract
(OE)
compared
(CE)
activity
against
Salmonella
enterica
Listeria
monocytogenes
capacity
(DPPH,
ABTS,
FRAP
assays).
Optimal
were
80%
ethanol,
30
°C,
min.
OE
showed
significantly
higher
(p
<
0.05)
TPC
(22.4
±
0.3
mg
GAE/mL),
TFC
(15.7
0.7
QE/mL),
(ABTS:
35.7
0.9;
DPPH:
62.9
0.3;
FRAP:
49.7
2.1
µmol
TE/mL),
evaluated
Gram-positive
bacteria
(>15
mm
inhibition
halo,
MBC
=
3.1
mg/mL)
CE.
bioaccessibility
analysis
revealed
that
maintained
20.1%
of
69.5%,
60.5%,
61.9%
DPPH,
FRAP,
respectively,
after
simulated
gastrointestinal
digestion.
established
generated
extracts
increased
content,
capacity,
activity,
bioaccessibility,
indicating
potential
method
enhanced
bioactivity.
Pharmaceuticals,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
18(6), P. 827 - 827
Published: May 31, 2025
Background:
Inflammation
plays
a
critical
role
in
the
progression
of
coronary
heart
disease
(CHD).
Low-dose
colchicine
has
shown
promise
reducing
cardiovascular
events,
and
green
Brazilian
propolis
extract
(EPP-AF®
(standardized
extract)
was
provided
by
Apis
Flora
Indl.
Coml.
Ltda,
Ribeirão
Preto,
SP,
Brazil),
known
for
its
anti-inflammatory
properties,
may
offer
additional
therapeutic
benefits.
This
pilot
study
aimed
to
evaluate
whether
six
weeks
EPP-AF®
supplementation
improves
functional
capacity
assessed
treadmill
exercise
testing.
Methods:
randomized,
double-blind,
placebo-controlled
conducted
at
clinic
Brazil.
Patients
aged
≥
18
years
with
stable
CHD
receiving
optimized
medical
therapy
were
randomized
2:1
ratio
receive
either
200
mg
or
placebo
twice
daily
weeks.
The
primary
outcome
change
duration
(in
seconds).
Secondary
outcomes
included
total
time,
(measured
metabolic
equivalents
task
[METs]),
high-sensitivity
C-reactive
protein
(hs-CRP)
levels,
Seattle
Angina
Questionnaire
(SAQ),
Canadian
Cardiovascular
Society
(CCS)
angina
classification.
Statistical
analysis
performed
on
an
intention-to-treat
basis.
Results:
A
59
patients
median
follow-up
6.5
There
no
significant
difference
endpoint
between
groups:
test
time
39
s
group
versus
30
(p
=
0.83).
No
improvements
observed
METs,
hs-CRP
SAQ
scores,
CCS
class
group.
major
adverse
events
occurred
during
study.
Conclusions:
did
not
improve
capacity,
inflammatory
markers,
symptoms
compared
placebo.