The ecosystem services provided by social insects: traits, management tools and knowledge gaps
Social insects, ie ants, bees, wasps and termites, are key components of ecological
communities, and are important ecosystem services (ESs) providers. Here, we review the …
communities, and are important ecosystem services (ESs) providers. Here, we review the …
[HTML][HTML] Chemical composition and antioxidant activity of propolis prepared in different forms and in different solvents useful for finished products
F Galeotti, F Maccari, A Fachini, N Volpi - Foods, 2018 - mdpi.com
Different products from a unique propolis extract obtained by using various solvents such as
hydroalcoholic, glycolic (98% propylene glycol), and glyceric solutions, and oil, as well as in …
hydroalcoholic, glycolic (98% propylene glycol), and glyceric solutions, and oil, as well as in …
The immunomodulatory and anticancer properties of propolis
Propolis, a waxy substance produced by the honeybee, has been adopted as a form of folk
medicine since ancient times. It has a wide spectrum of alleged applications including …
medicine since ancient times. It has a wide spectrum of alleged applications including …
[HTML][HTML] Molecular and cellular mechanisms of the effects of Propolis in inflammation, oxidative stress and glycemic control in chronic diseases
Propolis is a sticky, resinous material gather from plants and is blended with wax and other
constituents. It is reported to have anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidative and blood glucose …
constituents. It is reported to have anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidative and blood glucose …
Propolis research and the chemistry of plant products
A Salatino, CC Fernandes-Silva, AA Righi… - Natural product …, 2011 - pubs.rsc.org
Covering: 1979 to 2010 Propolis is a honeybee product, composed mainly of wax and
resins. The latter have a plant origin and contain substances with biological activity. The …
resins. The latter have a plant origin and contain substances with biological activity. The …
Caffeic acid phenethyl ester (CAPE), derived from a honeybee product propolis, exhibits a diversity of anti-tumor effects in pre-clinical models of human breast cancer
Breast cancer (BC) patients use alternative and natural remedies more than patients with
other malignancies. Specifically, 63–83% use at least one type of alternative medicine and …
other malignancies. Specifically, 63–83% use at least one type of alternative medicine and …
Biofilms, a new approach to the microbiology of dental plaque
JM Ten Cate - Odontology, 2006 - Springer
Dental plaque has the properties of a biofilm, similar to other biofilms found in the body and
the environment. Modern molecular biological techniques have identified about 1000 …
the environment. Modern molecular biological techniques have identified about 1000 …
Micronutrients and bioactive substances: Their potential roles in combating COVID-19
TS Keflie, HK Biesalski - Nutrition, 2021 - Elsevier
Objectives The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic is seriously threatening
public health and setting off huge economic crises across the world. In the absence of …
public health and setting off huge economic crises across the world. In the absence of …
[HTML][HTML] Synergistic effects of honey and propolis toward drug multi-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli and Candida albicans isolates in single and …
AL Noori, A Al-Ghamdi, MJ Ansari… - … journal of medical …, 2012 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Background: Propolis and honey are natural bee products with wide range of biological and
medicinal properties. The study investigated antimicrobial activity of ethyl alcohol extraction …
medicinal properties. The study investigated antimicrobial activity of ethyl alcohol extraction …
[HTML][HTML] Propolis: A natural biomaterial for dental and oral healthcare
The field of health has always emphasised on the use of natural products for curing
diseases. There are varieties of natural products (such as silk, herbal tea, chitosan) used …
diseases. There are varieties of natural products (such as silk, herbal tea, chitosan) used …