Applications of propolis-based materials in wound healing

M El-Sakhawy, A Salama, HAS Tohamy - Archives of Dermatological …, 2023 - Springer
Due to its excellent antiseptic efficacy and antimicrobial properties, propolis has shown
attractive advantages in wound dressings. However, an inclusive review of the propolis …

Cellulosic textiles—An appealing trend for different pharmaceutical applications

G Nocca, A Arcovito, NA Elkasabgy, M Basha… - Pharmaceutics, 2023 - mdpi.com
Cellulose, the most abundant biopolymer in nature, is derived from various sources. The
production of pharmaceutical textiles based on cellulose represents a growing sector. In …

Co‐axial electrospinning of liposomal propolis loaded gelatin‐zein fibers as a potential wound healing material

CY Karakas, CB Ustundag, A Sahin… - Journal of Applied …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
In this study, propolis extract (PE) was first encapsulated in different liposomal formulations
(65–370 nm) with high encapsulation efficiency (68%–93%). The liposomal PE was further …

Development of collagen–chitosan dressing gel functionalized with propolis–zinc oxide nanoarchitectonics to accelerate wound healing

HS Zayed, S Saleh, AE Omar, AK Saleh… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
Using an in situ sol-gel technique, new nanoarchitectonics of propolis loaded zinc oxide
nanoarchitectonics (PP/ZnO–NPs) were developed in order to improve the in vivo outcomes …

Efficacy of copper nanoparticles encapsulated in soya lecithin liposomes in treating breast cancer cells (MCF-7) in vitro

SA Ahmed, MH Gaber, AA Salama, SA Ali - Scientific Reports, 2023 - nature.com
Cancer is one of the leading causes of death, which has attracted the attention of the
scientific world to the search for efficient methods for treatment. With the great development …

Plant-Derived Nanocellulose with Antibacterial Activity for Wound Healing Dressing

GM Oprică, DM Panaitescu, BE Lixandru, CD Uşurelu… - Pharmaceutics, 2023 - mdpi.com
The medical sector is one of the biggest consumers of single-use materials, and while the
insurance of sterile media is non-negotiable, the environmental aspect is a chronic problem …

Polyamide Electrospun Nanofibers Functionalized with Silica and Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles for Efficient Dye Removal

S Saleh, A Salama, OM Awad, R De Santis… - Journal of Composites …, 2024 - mdpi.com
In this work, novel multifunctional electrospun nanofibrous membranes made of polyamide
(PA6) and loaded with silica (SiO2) and/or titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticles were …

Physicochemical and biological characterization of propolis-loaded composite polyamide-6/soybean protein nanofibers for wound healing applications

S Mouseli, O Natouri, AM Seghinsara… - Colloids and Surfaces A …, 2024 - Elsevier
Dressings are pivotal in aiding wound recovery, yet they are burdened by significant
constraints. In addition to possessing antibacterial properties, the effectiveness of a wound …

Comparative versatility and diverse biological applications of eco-friendly zinc oxide and cobalt oxide nanoparticles using Punica granatum L. peel extract

AK Saleh, AS Hussein, JB Ray, AS Elzaref - Nano-Structures & Nano …, 2024 - Elsevier
A fundamental element of nanotechnology today is the advancement of sustainable,
environmentally friendly and economically viable approaches to green synthesis of …

Comparing the antimicrobial properties of propolis and silver particle-doped cotton fabric

N Yaman Turan, E Korcan, B Aydin - Cellulose, 2024 - Springer
This study aims to examine the antimicrobial properties and washing resistance of cotton
fabrics coated with propolis-doped hydrogel. More specifically, we compared the hygienic …