Antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal, and antiparasitic properties of propolis: A review

F Zulhendri, K Chandrasekaran, M Kowacz, M Ravalia… - Foods, 2021 - mdpi.com
Propolis is a complex phytocompound made from resinous and balsamic material harvested
by bees from flowers, branches, pollen, and tree exudates. Humans have used propolis …

The emerging role of plant-derived exosomes-like nanoparticles in immune regulation and periodontitis treatment

Z Zhang, Y Yu, G Zhu, L Zeng, S Xu, H Cheng… - Frontiers in …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Periodontitis is an infectious oral disease, which leads to the destruction of periodontal
tissues and tooth loss. Although the treatment of periodontitis has improved recently, the …

[HTML][HTML] Propolis characterization and antimicrobial activities against Staphylococcus aureus and Candida albicans: A review

S Bouchelaghem - Saudi journal of biological sciences, 2022 - Elsevier
Propolis is a plant-based sticky substance that is produced by honeybees. It has been used
traditionally by ancient civilizations as a folk medicine, and is known to have many …

Molecular and cellular mechanisms of propolis and its polyphenolic compounds against cancer

N Oršolić, M Jazvinšćak Jembrek - International journal of molecular …, 2022 - mdpi.com
In recent years, interest in natural products such as alternative sources of pharmaceuticals
for numerous chronic diseases, including tumors, has been renewed. Propolis, a natural …

Perspectives for uses of propolis in therapy against infectious diseases

A Salatino - Molecules, 2022 - mdpi.com
Propolis has gained wide popularity over the last decades in several parts of the world. In
parallel, the literature about propolis composition and biological properties increased …

Potential use of propolis-loaded quaternized chitosan/pectin hydrogel films as wound dressings: Preparation, characterization, antibacterial evaluation, and in vitro …

O Phonrachom, P Charoensuk, K Kiti… - International Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
Quaternized chitosan (QCS) was blended with pectin (Pec) to improve water solubility and
antibacterial activity of the hydrogel films. Propolis was also loaded into hydrogel films to …

Introduction to traditional medicine and their role in prevention and treatment of emerging and re-emerging diseases

SAA Rizvi, GP Einstein, OL Tulp, F Sainvil, R Branly - Biomolecules, 2022 - mdpi.com
Infectious diseases have been a threat to human health globally. The relentless efforts and
research have enabled us to overcome most of the diseases through the use of antiviral and …

Natural polymers in wound healing: From academic studies to commercial products

M Tavakoli, S Labbaf, M Mirhaj, S Salehi… - Journal of Applied …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Natural biopolymers (carbohydrates and proteins) are the family of natural polymers that are
widely used in wound healing. This is due to their biocompatibility and their chemical …

Antimicrobial food packaging integrating polysaccharide-based substrates with green antimicrobial agents: A sustainable path

Y Zhao, J An, H Su, B Li, D Liang, C Huang - Food Research International, 2022 - Elsevier
Food spoilage and waste, human and animal poisoning, and even death caused by
foodborne microorganisms remain extensive concerns in food safety. The global demand for …

Recent advances in sustainable antimicrobial food packaging: Insights into release mechanisms, design strategies, and applications in the food industry

Y Zhao, B Li, W Zhang, L Zhang, H Zhao… - Journal of Agricultural …, 2023 - ACS Publications
In response to the issues of foodborne microbial contamination and carbon neutrality goals,
sustainable antimicrobial food packaging (SAFP) composed of renewable or biodegradable …