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Ali E, Helmy MW, Radwan EH, Abdul Aziz KK, El-Wahed AAA, El-Samad LM, El Wakil A. Evaluation of the cytotoxic activity of chemically characterized propolis originating from different geographic regions and vitamin D co-supplementation against human ovarian cancer cells. J Ovarian Res 2024; 17:181. [PMID: 39244585 DOI: 10.1186/s13048-024-01500-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2023] [Accepted: 08/14/2024] [Indexed: 09/09/2024] Open
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Ovarian cancer is the second most common and lethal gynecologic malignancy. Among natural product-based therapy, the honeybee products, particularly propolis, serve a valuable source contributing directly to human nutrition and health.In the present study, we determined the chemical composition of different types of propolis originating from Egypt, Germany and France using liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry. The compounds identified belong to different metabolite classes, including flavonoids, cinnamic acid, chalcones, terpenoids, phenolic lipids, stilbenes, phenolic compounds, carbohydrates, vitamins, coumarins, polyprenylated benzophenone, benzoic acids, fatty acid methyl ester, and coumaric acid, and their derivatives. The most active extract is from France then Egypt and Germany.Afterwards, we treated the human ovarian cancer cells, OVCAR4, with different concentrations (1-400 μg/mL) of variable propolis types supplemented or not with vitamin D (0.0015-0.15 μg/mL) in order to evaluate the efficacy and the cytotoxic activities of our local P as compared to other types collected from different geographic regions. Importantly, the combinatorial treatment of OVCAR4 cancer cells with propolis and vitamin D in the same concentration ranges resulted in enhanced cell viability inhibition. Furthermore, such co-supplementation with vitamin D inhibits predominately the proliferative activity of cell population with the French propolis type as manifested by Ki67 expression, while it reduces considerably its expression, particularly with the German type, followed by the Egyptian one.Nowadays, scientists are interested by natural products which have risen to the forefront of drug discovery. Chemically characterized propolis showing cell viability inhibition and antiproliferative potential seems a valuable extract for further consideration as anti-carcinogenic agent.
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- Eman Ali
- Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, Damanhour University, Damanhour, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Damanhour University, Damanhour, Egypt
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, Damanhour University, Damanhour, Egypt
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- Department of Bee Research, Plant Protection Research Institute, Agricultural Research Centre, Giza, 12627, Egypt
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- Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Department of Biological and Geological Sciences, Faculty of Education, Alexandria University, Alexandria, 21526, Egypt.
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Arslan I. Naturally occurring caffeic acid phenethyl ester from chestnut honey-based propolis and virtual screening towards DYRK1A. Nat Prod Res 2024:1-5. [PMID: 38300844 DOI: 10.1080/14786419.2024.2309660] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2023] [Accepted: 01/20/2024] [Indexed: 02/03/2024]
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Neurodegenerative diseases (NDDs) are disorders with dysfunction and ongoing loss of neurons, glial cells and the neural networks in the brain and spinal cord. DYRK1A protein was reported to modulate to the cytoskeletal fraction in human and mouse brain, and the remaining protein is located in the cytosolic and nuclear fractions. Caffeic acid phenethyl ester (CAPE) is a natural derivative of caffeic acid and found in propolis, a bee product. In this study, we focused on isolation and characterisation of CAPE from chestnut honey-based propolis by HPLC-MS/MS technique and virtual screening of CAPE towards DYRK1A by molecular docking methods. Results revealed that CAPE might be a beneficial option to treat Alzheimer disease (AD) by suppressing DYRK1A protein.
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- Idris Arslan
- Faculty of Science, Molecular Biology and Genetics, Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University, Zonguldak, Turkey
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Sinha SK, Ghosh P, Jain S, Maiti S, Al-Thabati SA, Alshehri AA, Mokhtar M, Maiti D. Transition-metal catalyzed C-H activation as a means of synthesizing complex natural products. Chem Soc Rev 2023; 52:7461-7503. [PMID: 37811747 DOI: 10.1039/d3cs00282a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/10/2023]
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Over the past few decades, the advent of C-H activation has led to a rethink among chemists about the synthetic strategies employed for multi-step transformations. Indeed, deploying innovative and masterful tricks against the numerous classical organic transformations has been the need of the hour. Despite this, the immense importance of C-H activation remains unfulfilled unless the methodology can be deployed for large-scale industrial processes and towards the concise, step-economic synthesis of prodigious natural products and pharmaceutical drugs. Lately, the growing potential of C-H activation methodology has indeed driven the pioneers of synthetic organic chemists into finding more efficient methods to accelerate the synthesis of such complex molecular scaffolds. This review aims to draw a general overview of the various C-H activation procedures that have been adopted for synthesizing these vast majority of structurally complicated natural products. Our objective lies in drawing a complete picture and taking the readers through the synthesis of a series of such complex organic compounds by simplified techniques, making it step-economic on a larger scale and thus instigating the readers to trigger the use of such methodology and uncover new, unique patterns for future synthesis of such natural products.
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- Soumya Kumar Sinha
- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Powai, Mumbai-400076, India.
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Powai, Mumbai-400076, India.
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Powai, Mumbai-400076, India.
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- School of Biosciences, Engineering and Technology, VIT Bhopal University, Kothrikalan, Sehore, Madhya Pradesh - 466114, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, P.O. Box 80203, Jeddah, 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, P.O. Box 80203, Jeddah, 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, P.O. Box 80203, Jeddah, 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Powai, Mumbai-400076, India.
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Antitumor Effects of Poplar Propolis on DLBCL SU-DHL-2 Cells. Foods 2023; 12:foods12020283. [PMID: 36673375 PMCID: PMC9857396 DOI: 10.3390/foods12020283] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2022] [Revised: 12/27/2022] [Accepted: 01/02/2023] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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Propolis is resinous natural product produced by Western honeybees using beeswax and plant and bud exudates, which has a wide range of biological activities, including antioxidation, antibacterial, anti-inflammation, immune regulation, antitumor, and so on. Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) is an aggressive cancer, and accounts for about 30% of all lymphomas. The effect of poplar propolis on DLBCL has not been reported. The IC50 of propolis on the proliferation of DLBCL SU-DHL-2 cell line and its proteins and gene expressions were detected by CCK-8 kit, label-free proteomic, and RT-PCR. The results showed that the IC50 of propolis at the 5 × l05/mL cell for 24 h was 5.729 μg/mL. Label-free-based proteomics analysis showed that there were 115 differentially expressed proteins (61 up-regulated and 54 down-regulated proteins) between IC50 dose-treated and solvent control groups. There were 32.47% differential proteins located in the nucleus, 20.78% in the cytoplasm, and 14.29% in mitochondria. The most significant different pathway (p = 0.0016) of protein enrichment was ferroptosis (including glutamate-cysteine ligase regulatory subunit, ferritin, and heme oxygenase). The relative expression trend of 17 of the total 22 genes selected according to proteomics results was in line with their encoded protein. The highest protein-protein interaction was serine/threonine-protein kinase PLK, which interacted with 16 differential proteins. In conclusion, poplar propolis inhibited SU-DHL-2 cells via ferroptosis pathway, accelerating cell death and down-regulated serine/threonine-protein kinase PLK1, affecting apoptosis of cell. This result provides a theoretical basis for the treatment of DLBCL using propolis.
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Okamura T, Hamaguchi M, Bamba R, Nakajima H, Yoshimura Y, Kimura T, Hashimoto Y, Majima S, Senmaru T, Ushigome E, Nakanishi N, Asano M, Yamazaki M, Nishimoto Y, Yamada T, Fujikura C, Asama T, Okumura N, Takakuwa H, Sasano R, Fukui M. Brazilian green propolis improves gut microbiota dysbiosis and protects against sarcopenic obesity. J Cachexia Sarcopenia Muscle 2022; 13:3028-3047. [PMID: 36162824 PMCID: PMC9745478 DOI: 10.1002/jcsm.13076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2021] [Revised: 06/26/2022] [Accepted: 07/27/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Brazilian green propolis is an important honeybee product that is considered beneficial for health. Here, we examined the therapeutic potential of dietary supplementation with propolis against sarcopenic obesity using Db/Db mice. METHODS Db/m mice fed a normal diet alone and Db/Db mice fed normal diet alone, or supplemented with different amounts of propolis (0.08, 0.4 and 2%), were examined for effects on sarcopenic obesity. RESULTS Propolis improved the glucose tolerance (P < 0.001), increased the grip strength (P < 0.001) and the weight of soleus (P = 0.006) and plantaris muscles (P = 0.008). Moreover, propolis improved the non-alcoholic fatty liver disease activity score (P < 0.001) and decreased the expression of genes related to inflammation, liver fibrosis and fatty acid metabolism. Propolis decreased the accumulation of saturated fatty acids in the liver and increased their excretion in faeces. With regard to the innate immunity, propolis decreased the ratio of M1 macrophages (P = 0.008) and Type 1 and 3 innate lymphoid cells to CD45-positive cells (P < 0.001) and increased the ratio of M2 macrophages (P = 0.002) and ILC2s (P = 0.007) in the liver. Additionally, propolis decreased the expression of genes related to muscle atrophy and inflammation and the concentration of saturated fatty acids in the soleus muscle. 16S rRNA phylogenetic sequencing revealed that propolis increased the Bacteroidetes/Firmicutes ratio, and the abundance of Butyricicoccus and Acetivibrio genera. Gut microbiota related to the pentose phosphatase pathway and glycerolipid metabolism was more prevalent after the administration of propolis. CONCLUSIONS This is the first study to demonstrate that propolis can improve sarcopenic obesity by improving dysbiosis due to overeating and provides new insights into diet-microbiota interactions during sarcopenic obesity.
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- Takuro Okamura
- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Metabologenomics Inc., Tsuruoka, Yamagata, Japan.,Department of Life Science and Technology, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Tokyo, Japan
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- Institute for Bee Products and Health Science, R&D Department, Yamada Bee Company, Inc, Okayama, Japan
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- Institute for Bee Products and Health Science, R&D Department, Yamada Bee Company, Inc, Okayama, Japan
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- Institute for Bee Products and Health Science, R&D Department, Yamada Bee Company, Inc, Okayama, Japan
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- Agilent Technologies, Chromatography Mass Spectrometry Sales Department, Life Science and Applied Markets Group, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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Molecular and Cellular Mechanisms of Propolis and Its Polyphenolic Compounds against Cancer. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms231810479. [PMID: 36142391 PMCID: PMC9499605 DOI: 10.3390/ijms231810479] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2022] [Revised: 08/31/2022] [Accepted: 09/05/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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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 product collected by honeybees, and polyphenolic/flavonoid propolis-related components modulate all steps of the cancer progression process. Anticancer activity of propolis and its compounds relies on various mechanisms: cell-cycle arrest and attenuation of cancer cells proliferation, reduction in the number of cancer stem cells, induction of apoptosis, modulation of oncogene signaling pathways, inhibition of matrix metalloproteinases, prevention of metastasis, anti-angiogenesis, anti-inflammatory effects accompanied by the modulation of the tumor microenvironment (by modifying macrophage activation and polarization), epigenetic regulation, antiviral and bactericidal activities, modulation of gut microbiota, and attenuation of chemotherapy-induced deleterious side effects. Ingredients from propolis also "sensitize" cancer cells to chemotherapeutic agents, likely by blocking the activation of the transcription factor nuclear factor kappa-light-chain-enhancer of activated B cells (NF-κB). In this review, we summarize the current knowledge related to the the effects of flavonoids and other polyphenolic compounds from propolis on tumor growth and metastasizing ability, and discuss possible molecular and cellular mechanisms involved in the modulation of inflammatory pathways and cellular processes that affect survival, proliferation, invasion, angiogenesis, and metastasis of the tumor.
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İPEK N, PINARBAŞI B, GÜNEŞ BAYIR A. The Place and Importance of Propolis in Cancer Immunotherapy. BEZMIALEM SCIENCE 2022. [DOI: 10.14235/bas.galenos.2021.4790] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
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Radhakrishnan N, Kaul SC, Wadhwa R, Sundar D. Phosphatidylserine Exposed Lipid Bilayer Models for Understanding Cancer Cell Selectivity of Natural Compounds: A Molecular Dynamics Simulation Study. MEMBRANES 2022; 12:64. [PMID: 35054590 PMCID: PMC8780679 DOI: 10.3390/membranes12010064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2021] [Revised: 12/20/2021] [Accepted: 12/27/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Development of drugs that are selectively toxic to cancer cells and safe to normal cells is crucial in cancer treatment. Evaluation of membrane permeability is a key metric for successful drug development. In this study, we have used in silico molecular models of lipid bilayers to explore the effect of phosphatidylserine (PS) exposure in cancer cells on membrane permeation of natural compounds Withaferin A (Wi-A), Withanone (Wi-N), Caffeic Acid Phenethyl Ester (CAPE) and Artepillin C (ARC). Molecular dynamics simulations were performed to compute permeability coefficients. The results indicated that the exposure of PS in cancer cell membranes facilitated the permeation of Wi-A, Wi-N and CAPE through a cancer cell membrane when compared to a normal cell membrane. In the case of ARC, PS exposure did not have a notable influence on its permeability coefficient. The presented data demonstrated the potential of PS exposure-based models for studying cancer cell selectivity of drugs.
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- Navaneethan Radhakrishnan
- DAILAB, Department of Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi, New Delhi 110016, India;
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- AIST-INDIA DAILAB, DBT-AIST International Center for Translational and Environmental Research (DAICENTER), National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), Tsukuba 305-8565, Japan;
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- AIST-INDIA DAILAB, DBT-AIST International Center for Translational and Environmental Research (DAICENTER), National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), Tsukuba 305-8565, Japan;
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- DAILAB, Department of Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi, New Delhi 110016, India;
- School of Artificial Intelligence, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi, New Delhi 110016, India
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Comparison of the Biological Potential and Chemical Composition of Brazilian and Mexican Propolis. APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/app112311417] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Propolis is a resinous substance collected by bees from plants and its natural product is available as a safe therapeutic option easily administered orally and readily available as a natural supplement and functional food. In this work, we review the most recent scientific evidence involving propolis from two countries (Brazil and Mexico) located in different hemispheres and with varied biomes. Brazil has a scientifically well documented classification of different types of propolis. Although propolis from Brazil and Mexico present varied compositions, they share compounds with recognized biological activities in different extraction processes. Gram-negative bacteria growth is inhibited with lower concentrations of different types of propolis extracts, regardless of origin. Prominent biological activities against cancer cells and fungi were verified in the different types of extracts evaluated. Antiprotozoal activity needs to be further evaluated for propolis of both origins. Regarding the contamination of propolis (e.g., pesticides, toxic metals), few studies have been carried out. However, there is evidence of chemical contamination in propolis by anthropological action. Studies demonstrate the versatility of using propolis in its different forms (extracts, products, etc.), but several potential applications that might improve the value of Brazilian and Mexican propolis should still be investigated.
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Conte FL, Tasca KI, Santiago KB, de Oliveira Cardoso E, Romagnoli GG, de Assis Golim M, Braz AMM, Berretta AA, do Rosário de Souza L, Sforcin JM. Propolis increases Foxp3 expression and lymphocyte proliferation in HIV-infected people: A randomized, double blind, parallel-group and placebo-controlled study. Biomed Pharmacother 2021; 142:111984. [PMID: 34365061 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2021.111984] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2021] [Revised: 07/22/2021] [Accepted: 07/26/2021] [Indexed: 01/30/2023] Open
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HIV infection and the prolonged use of antiretroviral therapy (ART) contribute to persistent inflammation and immune deregulation in people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA). Propolis is a bee product with plenty of biological properties, including immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory action. This work aimed to evaluate possible changes in the immune/inflammatory response in PLWHA under ART after propolis intake. Asymptomatic PLWHA were double-blindly randomized into parallel groups receiving propolis (500 mg/day, n = 20) for 3 months or placebo (n = 20). Plasma cytokines (TNF-α, IL-2, IL-4, IL-6, IL-10 and IL17) were evaluated by cytometric bead array; cytokine production by PBMC (IFN-γ, IL-5, IL-17, IL-10, IL-1β, IL-18, and IL-33) was assessed by ELISA; gene expression (T-bet, GATA-3, RORγt and Foxp3) was determined by RT-qPCR, and cell proliferation was analysed by flow cytometry using CFSE staining. The average of gender, age, CD4+/CD8+ T cell count, time of diagnosis and treatment were similar in both groups. No differences were observed in cytokine levels nor in inflammasome activation. However, Pearson's correlation showed that IL-10 was directly correlated to CD4+ T cell count and inversely to IFN-γ after treatment with propolis. Foxp3 expression and lymphocyte proliferation increased in the propolis group. Data suggested that daily propolis consumption may improve the immune response and decrease the inflammatory status in asymptomatic PLWHA under ART.
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- Fernanda Lopes Conte
- São Paulo State University (UNESP), Institute of Biosciences, Campus Botucatu, São Paulo, Brazil; São Paulo State University (UNESP), Botucatu Medical School, Campus Botucatu, São Paulo, Brazil
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- São Paulo State University (UNESP), Institute of Biosciences, Campus Botucatu, São Paulo, Brazil
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- São Paulo State University (UNESP), Institute of Biosciences, Campus Botucatu, São Paulo, Brazil
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- São Paulo State University (UNESP), Botucatu Medical School, Campus Botucatu, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Research, Development & Innovation Laboratory, Apis Flora Indl. Coml. Ltda., Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil
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- São Paulo State University (UNESP), Institute of Biosciences, Campus Botucatu, São Paulo, Brazil.
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Galeotti F, Capitani F, Maccari F, Mantovani V, Volpi N. Capillary Electrophoresis Separation of Artepillin C: Determination in Brazilian Green Propolis. J Chromatogr Sci 2021; 59:994-1003. [PMID: 33604611 DOI: 10.1093/chromsci/bmab015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2020] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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Propolis is important in complementary and alternative medicine having well-known therapeutic applications. Artepillin C, a main component of Brazilian (green) propolis, has attracted great attention for its anticancer action. Consequently, the synthesis of artepillin C has been reported but, due to the limited yield and elevated costs, this biomolecule is largely produced from Brazilian propolis. We report the capillary electrophoresis (CE) separation of artepillin C in Brazilian propolis also comparing the results with those of HPLC-UV-MS. Optimal separation was obtained with a simple buffer constituted of sodium tetraborate 30 mM pH 9.2 and detection at 210 nm. Artepillin C and the polyphenols of propolis were fully separated with a voltage gradient of 30 to 8 kV and a current of 300 μA for a total run of 50 min. The sensitivity of CE-UV was 22 times greater than HPLC-UV and 100 times more than HPLC-MS with also a stronger reduction in the run time and a greater robustness and reproducibility. The development of CE as an effective and reliable method for the analysis of artepillin C is desired as the standardized quality controls are essential before propolis or its biomolecules can be adopted routinely in nutraceuticals, food ingredients and therapeutic applications.
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- Fabio Galeotti
- Department of Life Sciences, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Via Campi 213/D, 41125 Modena, Italy
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- Department of Life Sciences, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Via Campi 213/D, 41125 Modena, Italy
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- Department of Life Sciences, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Via Campi 213/D, 41125 Modena, Italy
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- Department of Life Sciences, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Via Campi 213/D, 41125 Modena, Italy.,Clinical and Experimental Medicine PhD Program, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Via Campi 213/D, 41125 Modena, Italy
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- Department of Life Sciences, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Via Campi 213/D, 41125 Modena, Italy
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Boulebd H, Mechler A, Hoa NT, Nam PC, Quang DT, Vo QV. Insights into the mechanisms and kinetics of the hydroperoxyl radical scavenging activity of Artepillin C. NEW J CHEM 2021. [DOI: 10.1039/d1nj00666e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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Through the single electron transfer mechanism, Artepillin C scavenges the hydroperoxyl radical in water approximately 572 times faster than Trolox.
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- Houssem Boulebd
- Laboratory of Synthesis of Molecules with Biological Interest
- University of Frères Mentouri Constantine 1
- Constantine
- Algeria
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- Department of Chemistry and Physics
- La Trobe University
- Victoria 3086
- Australia
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- The University of Danang – University of Technology and Education
- Danang 550000
- Vietnam
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- Department of Chemical Engineering
- The University of Danang – University of Science and Technology
- Danang 550000
- Vietnam
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- The University of Danang – University of Technology and Education
- Danang 550000
- Vietnam
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Moise AR, Bobiş O. Baccharis dracunculifolia and Dalbergia ecastophyllum, Main Plant Sources for Bioactive Properties in Green and Red Brazilian Propolis. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2020; 9:E1619. [PMID: 33233429 PMCID: PMC7700410 DOI: 10.3390/plants9111619] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2020] [Revised: 11/18/2020] [Accepted: 11/19/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Nowadays, propolis is used as a highly valuable product in alternative medicine for improving health or treating a large spectrum of pathologies, an ingredient in pharmaceutical products, and also as a food additive. Different vegetal materials are collected by honeybees and mixed with wax and other own substances in order to obtain the final product, called propolis. It is known as the bee product with the widest chemical composition due to the raw material collected by the bees. Different types are known worldwide: green Brazilian propolis (having Baccharis dracunculifolia as the major plant source), red Brazilian propolis (from Dalbergia ecastophyllum), European propolis (Populus nigra L.), Russian propolis (Betula verrucosa Ehrh), Cuban and Venezuelan red propolis (Clusia spp.), etc. An impressive number of scientific papers already demonstrate the pharmacological potential of different types of propolis, the most important activities being the antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, antitumor, immunomodulatory, and antioxidant activities. However, the bioactive compounds responsible for each activity have not been fully elucidated. This review aims to collect important data about the chemical composition and bioactive properties of the vegetal sources and to compare with the chemical composition of respective propolis types, in order to determine the connection between the floral source and the propolis properties.
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- Adela Ramona Moise
- Department of Apiculture and Sericulture, Faculty of Animal Breeding and Biotechnologies, University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca, 400372 Cluj-Napoca, Romania;
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- Life Science Institute “King Michael I of Romania”, University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca, 400372 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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Shahinozzaman M, Basak B, Emran R, Rozario P, Obanda DN. Artepillin C: A comprehensive review of its chemistry, bioavailability, and pharmacological properties. Fitoterapia 2020; 147:104775. [PMID: 33152464 DOI: 10.1016/j.fitote.2020.104775] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2020] [Revised: 10/14/2020] [Accepted: 10/31/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Artepillin C (ARC), a prenylated derivative of p-coumaric acid, is one of the major phenolic compounds found in Brazilian green propolis (BGP) and its botanical source Baccharis dracunculifolia. Numerous studies on ARC show that its beneficial health effects correlate with the health effects of both BGP and B. dracunculifolia. Its wide range of pharmacological benefits include antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, neuroprotective, gastroprotective, immunomodulatory, and anti-cancer effects. Most studies have focused on anti-oxidation, inflammation, diabetic, and cancers using both in vitro and in vivo approaches. Mechanisms underlying anti-cancer properties of ARC are apoptosis induction, cell cycle arrest, and the inhibition of p21-activated kinase 1 (PAK1), a protein characterized in many human diseases/disorders including COVID-19 infection. Therefore, further pre-clinical and clinical studies with ARC are necessary to explore its potential as intervention for a wide variety of diseases including the recent pandemic coronaviral infection. This review summarizes the comprehensive data on the pharmacological effects of ARC and could be a guideline for its future study and therapeutic usage.
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- Md Shahinozzaman
- Department of Nutrition and Food Science, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742, USA.
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi 6205, Bangladesh
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- Department of Biochemistry, Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka 1207, Bangladesh; Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE), Khamarbari, Farmgate, Dhaka 1215, Bangladesh
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Dhaka, Dhaka 1000, Bangladesh
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Science, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742, USA.
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Wu F, Song XM, Qiu YL, Zheng HQ, Hu FL, Li HL. Unique dynamic mode between Artepillin C and human serum albumin implies the characteristics of Brazilian green propolis representative bioactive component. Sci Rep 2020; 10:17277. [PMID: 33057209 PMCID: PMC7560867 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-74197-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2020] [Accepted: 09/23/2020] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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As a representative bioactive component in Brazil green propolis, Artepillin C (ArtC; 3, 5-diprenyl-4-hydroxycinnamic acid) has been reported a wide variety of physiological activities including anti-tumor, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial activity etc. However, it seems incompatible that ArtC in vivo was characterized as low absorption efficiency and low bioavailability. In order to obtain the elucidation, we further investigated the physicochemical basis of ArtC interacting with human serum albumin (HSA) in vitro. We found a unique dynamic mode interaction between ArtC and HSA, which is completely different from other reported propolis bioactive components. Thermodynamic analysis showed that hydrophobic interactions and electrostatic forces are the main driving force. The competitive assay indicates that the binding site of ArtC with HSA is close to the Sudlow’s site I. The findings of this study reveal the unique physicochemical transport mechanism of ArtC in the human body, which helps to further understand the uniqueness of the representative functional components of Brazilian green propolis in the human body.
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- Fan Wu
- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Biometrology and Inspection & Quarantine, College of Life Sciences, China Jiliang University, Hangzhou, 310018, China
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- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Biometrology and Inspection & Quarantine, College of Life Sciences, China Jiliang University, Hangzhou, 310018, China
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- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Biometrology and Inspection & Quarantine, College of Life Sciences, China Jiliang University, Hangzhou, 310018, China
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- College of Animal Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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- College of Animal Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Biometrology and Inspection & Quarantine, College of Life Sciences, China Jiliang University, Hangzhou, 310018, China.
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Kischkel B, Castilho PF, de Oliveira KMP, Rezende PST, Bruschi ML, Svidzinski TIE, Negri M. Silver nanoparticles stabilized with propolis show reduced toxicity and potential activity against fungal infections. Future Microbiol 2020; 15:521-539. [DOI: 10.2217/fmb-2019-0173] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Aim: Elucidate the antifungal efficacy of biologically synthesized silver nanoparticles with ethanolic propolis extract (AgNPs PE) against the planktonic forms and biofilms of clinically important fungi. Materials & methods: AgNPs were synthesized, characterized and evaluated for cytotoxicity, mutagenicity and antimicrobial activity. Results: AgNPs PE displayed a colloidal appearance, good stability and size of 2.0–40.0 nm. AgNPs PE demonstrated lower cytotoxicity and nonmutagenic potential. In addition, AgNPs PE displayed antifungal properties against all tested isolates, inhibiting growth at concentrations lower than the cytotoxic effect. Mature biofilms treated for 48 h with AgNPs PE showed significant reduction of viable cells, metabolic activity and total biomass. Conclusion: This is the first time that AgNPs have been synthesized from an ethanolic extract of propolis only, proving antifungal, antibiofilm, atoxic and nonmutagenic properties.
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- Brenda Kischkel
- Clinical Analysis Department, Universidade Estadual de Maringá, Avenue Colombo 5790, Maringá, PR, Brazil
- Department of Microbiology, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Universidade de São Paulo, Avenue Prof. Lineu Prestes, 1374, SP, Brazil
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- Faculty of Biological & Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Biological & Environmental Sciences, Universidade Federal de Grande Dourados, Dourados, 1761, Dourados, MS, Brazil
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- Faculty of Biological & Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Biological & Environmental Sciences, Universidade Federal de Grande Dourados, Dourados, 1761, Dourados, MS, Brazil
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- Clinical Analysis Department, Universidade Estadual de Maringá, Avenue Colombo 5790, Maringá, PR, Brazil
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- Department of Pharmacy, Universidade Estadual de Maringá, Avenue Colombo, 5790, Maringá, PR, Brazil
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- Clinical Analysis Department, Universidade Estadual de Maringá, Avenue Colombo 5790, Maringá, PR, Brazil
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- Clinical Analysis Department, Universidade Estadual de Maringá, Avenue Colombo 5790, Maringá, PR, Brazil
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CAMPOS JVD, ASSIS OBG, BERNARDES-FILHO R. Atomic force microscopy evidences of bacterial cell damage caused by propolis extracts on E. coli and S. aureus. FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 2020. [DOI: 10.1590/fst.32018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Shi Z, Enayatullah H, Lv Z, Dai H, Wei Q, Shen L, Karwand B, Shi F. Freeze-Dried Royal Jelly Proteins Enhanced the Testicular Development and Spermatogenesis in Pubescent Male Mice. Animals (Basel) 2019; 9:ani9110977. [PMID: 31731648 PMCID: PMC6912309 DOI: 10.3390/ani9110977] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2019] [Revised: 11/07/2019] [Accepted: 11/07/2019] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Simple Summary Spermatogenesis and hormones secretions are serious life-threating and complicated process, which can be improve through science-based approaches. Royal jelly is a thick white milky fluid secreted by the hypopharyngeal and mandibular glands of young nurse worker bees (Apis mellifera) and used to feed their queen to expand their life. The results of the study revealed that, the growth performance of testis in exposed mice to freeze-dried Royal Jelly for 35 consecutive days were significantly enhanced in moderate dose among other treated doses. However, at Post Natal Days (PNDs 14 and PNDs 21), obviously changes were observed in histological examination of the testis while at PNDs-07 no major changes were observed. The Tunnel assay showed that, less apoptotic cells were detected in the testis of mice in high dose of freeze-dried RJ and oral administration of freeze-dried royal jelly can aggravate adverse effects via tempestuous on sexual hormone secretion at both PNDs 21 and PNDs 35 respectively. Abstract Spermatogenesis and hormones secretions are crucial endocrine and physiological process for maintaining the life. Royal Jelly (RJ) bioactive components are Major Royal Jelly Proteins (MRJPs), owing exceptional biological properties. However, the effects of RJ on pup’s testicular development during neonatal and pubertal period exposure hasn’t been adequately studied. The aim of the study was to detect neonatal sexual hormones concentration and histopathological changes on testicular development of the male progeny after oral exposure to freeze-dried RJ for 35 consecutive days. After mice give birth, male pups were collected together, separated by sex, and randomly standardized to seven (7) male pups per dam. Male pups were assigned to control diet (CON group), low dose RJ (L-RJ group) diet (control diet + 125 mg/kg/day RJ), moderate dose RJ (M-RJ group) diet (control diet + 250 mg/kg/day RJ) and high dose of RJ (H-RJ group) diet (control diet + 500 mg/kg/day RJ). After weaning, male pups were continuously fed with freeze-dried RJ until the age of PNDs 35. The results revealed that, oral M-RJ (250 mg/kg/day) administration significantly (p < 0.05) increased the testis weight, the diameter of seminiferous tubule and the height of seminiferous epithelium of offspring mice at PNDs 14. However, high-dose RJ (500 mg/kg/day) decreased the diameter of seminiferous tubule but increased the height of seminiferous epithelium of male offspring (p < 0.05) at the same time point. Furthermore, oral M-RJ treatment significantly (p < 0.05) increased the testis weight and spermatogenesis at PNDs 21. Whereas, oral H-RJ treatment significantly (p < 0.05) reduced the diameter of seminiferous tubule and the height of seminiferous epithelium at PNDs 21. At PNDs 35, oral M-RJ treatment increased the testis weight, the diameter of seminiferous tubule and the level of FSH. While, high-dose of RJ reduced testis weight and size (diameter of seminiferous tubule and height of seminiferous epithelium), ratio of apoptotic germ cells and incomplete spermatogenesis collectively. In addition, sexual hormone secretions (FSH, LH, E2) were decreased after RJs treatment (L-RJ, M-RJ, H-RJ) at PNDs 21 respectively. In conclusion, the results concluded that oral administration of low and moderate doses of RJ could enhance the development of testis at neonate period until pubescent, whereas unfavorable adverse effects induced by high dose of RJ might remain.
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- Zhicheng Shi
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China; (Z.S.); (H.E.); (Z.L.); (H.D.); (Q.W.)
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China; (Z.S.); (H.E.); (Z.L.); (H.D.); (Q.W.)
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China; (Z.S.); (H.E.); (Z.L.); (H.D.); (Q.W.)
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China; (Z.S.); (H.E.); (Z.L.); (H.D.); (Q.W.)
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China; (Z.S.); (H.E.); (Z.L.); (H.D.); (Q.W.)
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- College of Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China;
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- Faculty of Veterinary Science, Kunduz University, Kunduz City 0093, Afghanistan;
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China; (Z.S.); (H.E.); (Z.L.); (H.D.); (Q.W.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel./Fax: +86-25-84399112
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Anjum SI, Ullah A, Khan KA, Attaullah M, Khan H, Ali H, Bashir MA, Tahir M, Ansari MJ, Ghramh HA, Adgaba N, Dash CK. Composition and functional properties of propolis (bee glue): A review. Saudi J Biol Sci 2019; 26:1695-1703. [PMID: 31762646 PMCID: PMC6864204 DOI: 10.1016/j.sjbs.2018.08.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 243] [Impact Index Per Article: 48.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2018] [Revised: 08/10/2018] [Accepted: 08/14/2018] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
Abstract
Propolis is a natural substance collected by honey bees from various plants such as, poplar, palm, pine, conifer secretions, gums, resins, mucilage and leaf buds. It is collected and brought very painstakingly by honey bees to be used for sealing cracks and crevices occurring in their hives. Originally, it as an antiseptic meant for preventing bee-hive from microbial infections along with preventing decomposition of intruders. Additionally, propolis has been used in folk medicine for centuries. The biological characteristics of propolis depend upon its chemical composition, plant sources, geographical zone and seasons. More than 300 compounds have been identified in propolis such as, phenolic compounds, aromatic acids, essential oils, waxes and amino acids. Many scientific articles are published every year in different international journals, and several groups of researchers have focused their attention on the chemical compounds and biological activity of propolis.
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- Syed Ishtiaq Anjum
- Department of Zoology, Kohat University of Science and Technology, Kohat 26000, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, Kohat University of Science and Technology, Kohat 26000, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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- Unit of Bee Research and Honey Production, Faculty of Science, King Khalid University, P.O. Box 9004, Abha 61413, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, King Khalid University, P.O. Box 9004, Abha 61413, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Zoology, University of Malakand, Chakdara 18800, Dir Lower, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, Kohat University of Science and Technology, Kohat 26000, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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- Entomology Section, Agricultural Research Institute (ARI), Tarnab, Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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- Department of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture Sciences, Ghazi University, Dera Ghazi Khan 32200, Punjab, Pakistan
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- Faculty of Marin Sciences, Lasbela University of Agriculture, Water and Marine Sciences, Uthal, Baluchistan, Pakistan
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- Bee Research Chair, Department of Plant Protection, College of Food and Agriculture Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Botany, Hindu College Moradabad, 244001, India
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- Unit of Bee Research and Honey Production, Faculty of Science, King Khalid University, P.O. Box 9004, Abha 61413, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, King Khalid University, P.O. Box 9004, Abha 61413, Saudi Arabia
- Research Center for Advanced Materials Science (RCAMS), King Khalid University, P.O. Box 9004, Abha 61413, Saudi Arabia
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- Bee Research Chair, Department of Plant Protection, College of Food and Agriculture Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Entomology, Faculty of Agriculture, Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet 3300, Bangladesh
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Koo HJ, Lee KR, Kim HS, Lee BM. Detoxification effects of aloe polysaccharide and propolis on the urinary excretion of metabolites in smokers. Food Chem Toxicol 2019; 130:99-108. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2019.05.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2019] [Revised: 04/28/2019] [Accepted: 05/17/2019] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Camuri IJ, Costa AB, Ito AS, Pazin WM. pH and Charge Effects Behind the Interaction of Artepillin C, the Major Component of Green Propolis, With Amphiphilic Aggregates: Optical Absorption and Fluorescence Spectroscopy Studies. Photochem Photobiol 2019; 95:1345-1351. [DOI: 10.1111/php.13128] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2018] [Revised: 04/24/2019] [Accepted: 05/14/2019] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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- Isamara Julia Camuri
- Department of Physics, Faculty of Philosophy, Sciences and Letters of Ribeirão Preto University of São Paulo (USP) Ribeirão Preto SP Brazil
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- Department of Physics, Faculty of Philosophy, Sciences and Letters of Ribeirão Preto University of São Paulo (USP) Ribeirão Preto SP Brazil
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- Department of Physics, Faculty of Philosophy, Sciences and Letters of Ribeirão Preto University of São Paulo (USP) Ribeirão Preto SP Brazil
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- Department of Physics, School of Sciences and Technology São Paulo State University (UNESP) Presidente Prudente SP Brazil
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Pazin WM, Santos SND, Queiroz SCN, Bagatolli LA, Soares AEE, Melo ISDE, Ito AS. Bioactivity and action mechanism of green propolis against Pythium aphanidermatum. AN ACAD BRAS CIENC 2019; 91:e20180598. [PMID: 31271566 DOI: 10.1590/0001-3765201920180598] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2018] [Accepted: 08/27/2018] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
Abstract
We have established how natural compounds from green propolis collected by the species Apis mellifera act against the growth of Pythium aphanidermatum. On the basis of mass spectrometry (Q-ToF MS), we determined that Artepillin C, the major constituent of green propolis, underlies the effect and displays activity against P. aphanidermatum at a minimal inhibitory concentration of 750 µg.mL-1. Biophysical studies based on model membranes showed that this inhibitory effect may be linked with a membrane-related phenomenon: Artepillin C increases the permeability of membranes with relatively high fluidity in their lateral structure, a feature that is in line with the lipid composition reported for the cytoplasmic membrane of P. aphanidermatum. Therefore, the present study supports the use of the effective and inexpensive green propolis to control the impact of the dangerous phytopathogen P. aphanidermatum on agriculture.
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- Wallance M Pazin
- Departamento de Física, Faculdade de Filosofia, Ciências e Letras de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo, Av. Bandeirantes, 3900, 14040-901 Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil.,Departamento de Física, Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia, Universidade Estadual Paulista, Rua Roberto Simonsen, 305, 19060-900 Presidente Prudente, SP, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Microbiologia Ambiental, Embrapa Meio Ambiente, Rodovia SP-340, Km 127,5, 13918-110 Jaguariúna, SP, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Microbiologia Ambiental, Embrapa Meio Ambiente, Rodovia SP-340, Km 127,5, 13918-110 Jaguariúna, SP, Brazil
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- Instituto de Investigaciones Medicas Mercedes y Martín Ferreyra/INIMEC-CONICET-UNC, Friuli, 2434, Córdoba, Argentina
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- Departamento de Genética, Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo, Av. Bandeirantes, 3900, 14049-900 Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Microbiologia Ambiental, Embrapa Meio Ambiente, Rodovia SP-340, Km 127,5, 13918-110 Jaguariúna, SP, Brazil
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- Departamento de Física, Faculdade de Filosofia, Ciências e Letras de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo, Av. Bandeirantes, 3900, 14040-901 Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil
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Pazin WM, Vilanova N, Voets IK, Soares AEE, Ito AS. Effects of artepillin C on model membranes displaying liquid immiscibility. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2019; 52:e8281. [PMID: 30916221 PMCID: PMC6437936 DOI: 10.1590/1414-431x20198281] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2018] [Accepted: 01/22/2019] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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It has been hypothesized that the therapeutic effects of artepillin C, a natural
compound derived from Brazilian green propolis, are likely related to its
partition in the lipid bilayer component of biological membranes. To test this
hypothesis, we investigated the effects of the major compound of green propolis,
artepillin C, on model membranes (small and giant unilamelar vesicles) composed
of ternary lipid mixtures containing cholesterol, which display liquid-ordered
(lo) and liquid-disordered (ld) phase coexistence.
Specifically, we explored potential changes in relevant membrane parameters upon
addition of artepillin C presenting both neutral and deprotonated states by
means of small angle X-ray scattering (SAXS), differential scanning calorimetry
(DSC), and confocal and multiphoton excitation fluorescence microscopy.
Thermotropic analysis obtained from DSC experiments indicated a loss in the
lipid cooperativity of lo phase at equilibrium conditions, while at
similar conditions spontaneous formation of unilamellar vesicles from SAXS
experiments showed that deprotonated artepillin C preferentially located at the
surface of the membrane. Time-resolved experiments using fluorescence microscopy
showed that at doses above 100 µM, artepillin C in its neutral state interacted
with both liquid-ordered and liquid-disordered phases, inducing curvature stress
and promoting dehydration at the membrane interface.
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- W M Pazin
- Departmento de Física, Faculdade de Filosofia, Ciências e Letras de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brasil.,Departmento de Física, Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia, Universidade do Estado de São Paulo, Presidente Prudente, SP, Brasil
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- Macromolecular and Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry & Institute for Complex Molecular Systems, Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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- Macromolecular and Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry & Institute for Complex Molecular Systems, Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, The Netherlands.,Dutch Polymer Institute (DPI), Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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- Departamento de Genética, Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brasil
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- Departmento de Física, Faculdade de Filosofia, Ciências e Letras de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brasil
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Tanaka M, Kanazashi M, Maeshige N, Kondo H, Ishihara A, Fujino H. Protective effects of Brazilian propolis supplementation on capillary regression in the soleus muscle of hindlimb-unloaded rats. J Physiol Sci 2019; 69:223-233. [PMID: 30232713 PMCID: PMC10717714 DOI: 10.1007/s12576-018-0639-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2018] [Accepted: 09/07/2018] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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The protective effects of Brazilian propolis on capillary regression induced by chronically neuromuscular inactivity were investigated in rat soleus muscle. Four groups of male Wistar rat were used in this study; control (CON), control plus Brazilian propolis supplementation (CON + PP), 2-week hindlimb unloading (HU), and 2-week hindlimb unloading plus Brazilian propolis supplementation (HU + PP). The rats in the CON + PP and HU + PP groups received two oral doses of 500 mg/kg Brazilian propolis daily (total daily dose 1000 mg/kg) for 2 weeks. Unloading resulted in a decrease in capillary number, luminal diameter, and capillary volume, and an increase in the expression of anti-angiogenic factors, such as p53 and TSP-1, within the soleus muscle. Brazilian propolis supplementation, however, prevented these changes in capillary structure due to unloading through the stimulation of pro-angiogenic factors and suppression of anti-angiogenic factors. These results suggest that Brazilian propolis is a potential non-drug therapeutic agent against capillary regression induced by chronic unloading.
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- Masayuki Tanaka
- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Human Sciences, Osaka University of Human Sciences, 1-4-1 Shojaku, Settsu, Osaka, 566-8501, Japan
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Health and Welfare, Prefectural University of Hiroshima, 1-1 Gakuen-cho, Mihara, Hiroshima, 723-0053, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation Science, Kobe University Graduate School of Health Sciences, 7-10-2 Tomogaoka, Suma-ku, Kobe, Hyogo, 654-0142, Japan
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Nagoya Women's University, Nagoya, 4-21 Shioji-cho, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya, Aichi, 467-8611, Japan
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- Laboratory of Cell Biology and Life Science, Graduate School of Human and Environmental Studies, Kyoto University, Yoshida-nihonmatsu-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 606-8501, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation Science, Kobe University Graduate School of Health Sciences, 7-10-2 Tomogaoka, Suma-ku, Kobe, Hyogo, 654-0142, Japan.
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With a concomitant increase in immune-related diseases such as allergic diseases, Type 1 diabetes mellitus, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, psoriasis, inflammatory bowel disease and other immune-related responses such as immunodeficiency, various infectious, diseases, vaccines, and malignancies, it has become very important to have a well-balanced and properly functioning immune system for the maintenance of human health. Recent scientific research has strongly suggested propolis as one of the most promising immunomodulation agents. This review describes recent findings with respect to propolis and its ingredients that show potential in this respect and evaluate their potential mechanisms. The author believes that propolis or/and its ingredients alone and in combination could be promising in manipulating the immune response and inducing immunomodulation. Further exploratory studies are needed to support large clinical trials toward further development of propolis.
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- Mohammed Al-Hariri
- Department of Physiology, College of Medicine, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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Marker-based standardization and investigation of nutraceutical potential of Indian propolis. JOURNAL OF INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE-JIM 2018; 15:483-494. [PMID: 29103419 DOI: 10.1016/s2095-4964(17)60360-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Propolis, a resinous material collected by honey bees from various plants, has been explored globally for its medicinal and nutritional properties. However, research over Indian propolis is at infancy. This study was designed to investigate nutraceutical potential of Indian propolis. METHODS In the present study, propolis extract was standardized with respect to markers caffeic acid phenethyl ester, caffeic acid, galangin, luteolin, curcumin, apigenin, pinocembrin and quercetin by new high-performance thin-layer chromatographic (HPTLC) methods. The physico-chemical analysis, residues analysis and in vitro antioxidant activity analysis were performed. Nutraceutical value was examined in terms of fats, fibers, minerals, proteins, polysaccharides, total carbohydrates, and energy value. RESULTS The developed HPTLC methods were found to be simple, reliable accurate, and the validation parameters were within the limits of the International Council for Harmonization of Technical Requirements for Pharmaceuticals for Human Use guidelines. Macerated ethanolic extract of propolis (MEEP) was found to have polyphenolic content of (20.99 ± 0.24) mg/g and flavonoids content of (8.39 ± 0.04) mg/g. MEEP was found to comprise of (283.33 ± 51.31) g/kg fats, (30.07 ± 7.30) g/kg fibers, (102.56 ± 2.84) g/kg proteins and (389.36 ± 57.50) g/kg carbohydrate with a calorie value of (38 409.33 ± 6 169.80) kJ/kg. It was found that Indian propolis exhibited high nutraceutical value and showed absence of pesticides and heavy metals. The MEEP showed in vitro antioxidant activity with inhibitory concentration of (12.24 ± 4.64) μg/mL. CONCLUSION The present work explores Indian propolis as a potential nutritious candidate. The proposed analytical methods can be applied in future screening of the quality of Indian propolis.
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Autophagy inhibition enhances anticancer efficacy of artepillin C, a cinnamic acid derivative in Brazilian green propolis. Biochem Biophys Res Commun 2018; 497:437-443. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bbrc.2018.02.105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2018] [Accepted: 02/11/2018] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Pang S, Yee M, Saba Y, Chino T. Artepillin C as a targeting survivin molecule in oral squamous cell carcinoma cells in vitro: A preliminary study. J Oral Pathol Med 2017; 47:48-52. [PMID: 28833597 DOI: 10.1111/jop.12624] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/14/2017] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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- Seokjoon Pang
- International Dental Studies Program; Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry; University of the Pacific; San Francisco CA USA
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences; Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry; University of the Pacific; San Francisco CA USA
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences; Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry; University of the Pacific; San Francisco CA USA
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences; Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry; University of the Pacific; San Francisco CA USA
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Selective fractionation of supercritical extracts from leaves of Baccharis dracunculifolia. J Supercrit Fluids 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.supflu.2017.03.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Veiga R, De Mendonça S, Mendes P, Paulino N, Mimica M, Lagareiro Netto A, Lira I, López BC, Negrão V, Marcucci M. Artepillin C and phenolic compounds responsible for antimicrobial and antioxidant activity of green propolis andBaccharis dracunculifoliaDC. J Appl Microbiol 2017; 122:911-920. [DOI: 10.1111/jam.13400] [Citation(s) in RCA: 86] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2016] [Revised: 12/22/2016] [Accepted: 01/05/2017] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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- R.S. Veiga
- Faculdade de Ciências Médicas da Santa Casa de São Paulo; São Paulo SP Brazil
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- Universidade Anhanguera; Pós-Graduação em Farmácia; São Paulo SP Brazil
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- Universidade Anhanguera; Pós-Graduação em Farmácia; São Paulo SP Brazil
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- Universidade Anhanguera; Pós-Graduação em Farmácia; São Paulo SP Brazil
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- Faculdade de Ciências Médicas da Santa Casa de São Paulo; São Paulo SP Brazil
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- Universidade Anhanguera; Pós-Graduação em Farmácia; São Paulo SP Brazil
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- Department of Plant Biology and Pharmacy Course; Institute of Biology; University of Campinas; UNICAMP; Campinas Brazil
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- Apis Brasil - Green Eucalypt Propolis Ltd; Pindamonhangaba Brazil
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- Universidade Anhanguera; Pós-Graduação em Farmácia; São Paulo SP Brazil
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Takahashi H, Nguyen BCQ, Uto Y, Shahinozzaman M, Tawata S, Maruta H. 1,2,3-Triazolyl esterization of PAK1-blocking propolis ingredients, artepillin C (ARC) and caffeic acid (CA), for boosting their anti-cancer/anti-PAK1 activities along with cell-permeability. Drug Discov Ther 2017; 11:104-109. [DOI: 10.5582/ddt.2017.01009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Pazin WM, Olivier DDS, Vilanova N, Ramos AP, Voets IK, Soares AEE, Ito AS. Interaction of Artepillin C with model membranes. EUROPEAN BIOPHYSICS JOURNAL: EBJ 2016; 46:383-393. [DOI: 10.1007/s00249-016-1183-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2016] [Revised: 10/11/2016] [Accepted: 10/18/2016] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Salim EI, Abd El-Magid AD, Farara KM, Maria DSM. Antitumoral and Antioxidant Potential of Egyptian Propolis Against the PC3 Prostate Cancer Cell Line. Asian Pac J Cancer Prev 2016; 16:7641-51. [PMID: 26625775 DOI: 10.7314/apjcp.2015.16.17.7641] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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It has been shown previously that nutritional supplements rich in polyphenolic compounds play a significant role in prostate cancer chemoprevention. Propolis is a natural, resinous hive product that has several pharmacological activities including antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antitumoral activities. The aim of this study was to compare the cytotoxic, antioxidant and antitumoral activities of an ethanolic extract of Egyptian propolis (EEP) in vitro with an established chemotherapeutic drug such as doxorubicin (DOX), and the effects of their combination against the PC3 human prostate cancer cell line. Cellular viability and IC50 levels with EEP, DOX and their (v/v) combination were detected by sulphorhodamine-B (SRB) assay after incubation of PC3 cells for 72 h with different doses (0, 0.01, 0.1, 1, 10 and 100 μg/ml). Two selected doses of IC50 and IC25 were applied to cells for 24h for antitumor evaluation assay of treatment compounds. EEP and its (v/v) combination with DOX showed significant antitumor potential besides high antioxidant properties of superoxide dismutase (SOD), total antioxidant capacity (TAC), catalase (CAT), nitric oxide (NO) and reduced glutathione (GSH) levels when compared with the control untreated cells. DNA fragmentation assay and semi quantitative RT-PCR analyses for p53 and Bax genes showed that EEP activated cellular apoptosis and increased the mRNA expression levels more than other treatment. In conclusion, EEP alone or in combination with DOX at both doses used here showed greater antioxidant, antiproliferative and apoptotic effects against the PC3 cell lines as compared to treatment with DOX alone. Therefore, EEP could be considered as a promising candidate for prostate cancer chemotherapy.
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- Elsayed I Salim
- Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, Tanta University, Research Lab. of Molecular Carcinogenesis, Tanta, Egypt E-mail : ,
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Patra T, Bag S, Kancherla R, Mondal A, Dey A, Pimparkar S, Agasti S, Modak A, Maiti D. Palladium-Catalyzed DirectedparaC−H Functionalization of Phenols. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2016; 55:7751-5. [DOI: 10.1002/anie.201601999] [Citation(s) in RCA: 159] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2016] [Revised: 03/26/2016] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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- Tuhin Patra
- Department of Chemistry; Indian Institute of Technology Bombay; Powai Mumbai 400076 India
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- Department of Chemistry; Indian Institute of Technology Bombay; Powai Mumbai 400076 India
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- Department of Chemistry; Indian Institute of Technology Bombay; Powai Mumbai 400076 India
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- Department of Chemistry; Indian Institute of Technology Bombay; Powai Mumbai 400076 India
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- Department of Chemistry; Indian Institute of Technology Bombay; Powai Mumbai 400076 India
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- Department of Chemistry; Indian Institute of Technology Bombay; Powai Mumbai 400076 India
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- Department of Chemistry; Indian Institute of Technology Bombay; Powai Mumbai 400076 India
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- Department of Chemistry; Indian Institute of Technology Bombay; Powai Mumbai 400076 India
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- Department of Chemistry; Indian Institute of Technology Bombay; Powai Mumbai 400076 India
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Patra T, Bag S, Kancherla R, Mondal A, Dey A, Pimparkar S, Agasti S, Modak A, Maiti D. Palladium-Catalyzed DirectedparaC−H Functionalization of Phenols. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2016. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.201601999] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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- Tuhin Patra
- Department of Chemistry; Indian Institute of Technology Bombay; Powai Mumbai 400076 India
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- Department of Chemistry; Indian Institute of Technology Bombay; Powai Mumbai 400076 India
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- Department of Chemistry; Indian Institute of Technology Bombay; Powai Mumbai 400076 India
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- Department of Chemistry; Indian Institute of Technology Bombay; Powai Mumbai 400076 India
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- Department of Chemistry; Indian Institute of Technology Bombay; Powai Mumbai 400076 India
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- Department of Chemistry; Indian Institute of Technology Bombay; Powai Mumbai 400076 India
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- Department of Chemistry; Indian Institute of Technology Bombay; Powai Mumbai 400076 India
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- Department of Chemistry; Indian Institute of Technology Bombay; Powai Mumbai 400076 India
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- Department of Chemistry; Indian Institute of Technology Bombay; Powai Mumbai 400076 India
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Sforcin JM. Biological Properties and Therapeutic Applications of Propolis. Phytother Res 2016; 30:894-905. [DOI: 10.1002/ptr.5605] [Citation(s) in RCA: 233] [Impact Index Per Article: 29.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2015] [Revised: 01/18/2016] [Accepted: 02/15/2016] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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- José M. Sforcin
- Department of Microbiology and Immunology; Institute of Biosciences of Botucatu, UNESP; 18618-970 Botucatu SP Brazil
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Machado BAS, Silva RPD, Barreto GDA, Costa SS, da Silva DF, Brandão HN, da Rocha JLC, Dellagostin OA, Henriques JAP, Umsza-Guez MA, Padilha FF. Chemical Composition and Biological Activity of Extracts Obtained by Supercritical Extraction and Ethanolic Extraction of Brown, Green and Red Propolis Derived from Different Geographic Regions in Brazil. PLoS One 2016; 11:e0145954. [PMID: 26745799 PMCID: PMC4706314 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0145954] [Citation(s) in RCA: 92] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2015] [Accepted: 12/10/2015] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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The variations in the chemical composition, and consequently, on the biological activity of the propolis, are associated with its type and geographic origin. Considering this fact, this study evaluated propolis extracts obtained by supercritical extraction (SCO2) and ethanolic extraction (EtOH), in eight samples of different types of propolis (red, green and brown), collected from different regions in Brazil. The content of phenolic compounds, flavonoids, in vitro antioxidant activity (DPPH and ABTS), Artepillin C, p-coumaric acid and antimicrobial activity against two bacteria were determined for all extracts. For the EtOH extracts, the anti-proliferative activity regarding the cell lines of B16F10, were also evaluated. Amongst the samples evaluated, the red propolis from the Brazilian Northeast (states of Sergipe and Alagoas) showed the higher biological potential, as well as the larger content of antioxidant compounds. The best results were shown for the extracts obtained through the conventional extraction method (EtOH). However, the highest concentrations of Artepillin C and p-coumaric acid were identified in the extracts from SCO2, indicating a higher selectivity for the extraction of these compounds. It was verified that the composition and biological activity of the Brazilian propolis vary significantly, depending on the type of sample and geographical area of collection.
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- Bruna Aparecida Souza Machado
- Institute of Research and Technology, Tiradentes University, Aracaju, Sergipe, Brazil
- Faculty of Technology, SENAI/CIMATEC, National Service of Industrial Learning–SENAI, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
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- Faculty of Technology, SENAI/CIMATEC, National Service of Industrial Learning–SENAI, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
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- Faculty of Technology, SENAI/CIMATEC, National Service of Industrial Learning–SENAI, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
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- Faculty of Technology, SENAI/CIMATEC, National Service of Industrial Learning–SENAI, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, State University of Feira de Santana, Feira de Santana, Bahia, Brazil
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- Technology Development Center, Federal University of Pelotas, Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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Machado BAS, Barreto GDA, Costa AS, Costa SS, Silva RPD, da Silva DF, Brandão HN, da Rocha JLC, Nunes SB, Umsza-Guez MA, Padilha FF. Determination of Parameters for the Supercritical Extraction of Antioxidant Compounds from Green Propolis Using Carbon Dioxide and Ethanol as Co-Solvent. PLoS One 2015; 10:e0134489. [PMID: 26252491 PMCID: PMC4529176 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0134489] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2015] [Accepted: 07/09/2015] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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The aim of this study was to determine the best processing conditions to extract Brazilian green propolis using a supercritical extraction technology. For this purpose, the influence of different parameters was evaluated such as S/F (solvent mass in relation to solute mass), percentage of co-solvent (1 and 2% ethanol), temperature (40 and 50°C) and pressure (250, 350 and 400 bar) using supercritical carbon dioxide. The Global Yield Isotherms (GYIs) were obtained through the evaluation of the yield, and the chemical composition of the extracts was also obtained in relation to the total phenolic compounds, flavonoids, antioxidant activity and 3,5-diprenyl-4-hydroxicinnamic acid (Artepillin C) and acid 4-hydroxycinnamic (p-coumaric acid). The best results were identified at 50°C, 350 bar, 1% ethanol (co-solvent) and S/F of 110. These conditions, a content of 8.93±0.01 and 0.40±0.05 g/100 g of Artepillin C and p-coumaric acid, respectively, were identified indicating the efficiency of the extraction process. Despite of low yield of the process, the extracts obtained had high contents of relevant compounds, proving the viability of the process to obtain green propolis extracts with important biological applications due to the extracts composition.
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- Bruna Aparecida Souza Machado
- Institute of Research and Technology, Tiradentes University, Aracaju, Sergipe, Brazil
- Faculty of Technology, SENAI/CIMATEC, National Service of Industrial Learning–SENAI, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
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- Faculty of Technology, SENAI/CIMATEC, National Service of Industrial Learning–SENAI, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
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- Faculty of Technology, SENAI/CIMATEC, National Service of Industrial Learning–SENAI, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
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- Faculty of Technology, SENAI/CIMATEC, National Service of Industrial Learning–SENAI, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
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- Faculty of Technology, SENAI/CIMATEC, National Service of Industrial Learning–SENAI, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, State University of Feira de Santana, Feira de Santana, Bahia, Brazil
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- Faculty of Technology, SENAI/CIMATEC, National Service of Industrial Learning–SENAI, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
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Frión-Herrera Y, Díaz-García A, Ruiz-Fuentes J, Rodríguez-Sánchez H, Sforcin JM. Brazilian green propolis induced apoptosis in human lung cancer A549 cells through mitochondrial-mediated pathway. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2015. [PMID: 26206395 DOI: 10.1111/jphp.12449] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Propolis effect on the growth and apoptosis of human lung adenocarcinoma (A549 cells) was investigated as well as its mechanisms. METHODS Cells were incubated with propolis for 72 h, and 3-(4,5- dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide and lactate dehydrogenase assays were employed to assess cell viability and the inhibitory concentration (IC). Apoptosis was detected by Acridine Orange/Ethidium Bromide and 4',6-diamidino-2-phenylindole staining after 24 and 48 h of incubation with ¼ IC50 of propolis by testing the mitochondrial membrane potential (ΔΨm) and the expression of apoptosis-related genes (p53, Caspase-3, Bax, Bcl-2, Bcl-XL , Noxa, Puma and p21) by reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction. KEY FINDINGS Propolis displayed antiproliferative and cytotoxic effects on A549 cells in a dose- and time-dependent manner, but it did not suppress the growth of normal Vero cells. An enhanced apoptosis was seen in A549 propolis-treated cells after 48 h compared with the control cells. Propolis decreased mitochondrial membrane potential by overexpression of pro-apoptotic genes (Bax and Noxa) and reduction of the antiapoptotic gene Bcl-XL . The expression level of other genes remained unchanged (p53, Caspse-3 and Bax), whereas p21 expression was increased. Propolis induced caspase-independent apoptosis through a p53-independent mitochondrial pathway, and cell cycle arrest by upregulation of p21. CONCLUSIONS Although propolis induces apoptosis mainly by p53-independent manner, it may be induced by another pathway, and new insights may arise for preventing or treating lung cancer.
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- Yahima Frión-Herrera
- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Biosciences Institute, UNESP, Botucatu, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Laboratories of Biofarmaceuticals and Chemistries Productions (LABIOFAM), Havana, Cuba
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Biosciences Institute, UNESP, Botucatu, São Paulo, Brazil
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Premratanachai P, Chanchao C. Review of the anticancer activities of bee products. Asian Pac J Trop Biomed 2014; 4:337-44. [PMID: 25182716 DOI: 10.12980/apjtb.4.2014c1262] [Citation(s) in RCA: 65] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2014] [Accepted: 03/25/2014] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Bee products have long been used in traditional medicine. The raw materials, crude extracts and purified active compounds from them have been found to exhibit interesting bioactivities, such as antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities. In addition, they have been widely used in the treatment of many immune-related diseases, as well as in recent times in the treatment of tumors. Bee product peptides induce apoptotic cell death in vitro in several transformed (cancer) human cell lines, including those derived from renal, lung, liver, prostate, bladder and lymphoid cancers. These bioactive natural products may, therefore, prove to be useful as part of a novel targeted therapy for some types of cancer, such as prostate and breast cancer. This review summarizes the current knowledge regarding the in vivo and in vitro potential of selective bee products against tumor cells.
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- Pongsathon Premratanachai
- Program of Biotechnology, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University, 254 Phayathai Road, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University, 254 Phayathai Road, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
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Potential effects of Trachyspermum copticum essential oil and propolis alcoholic extract on Mep3 gene expression of Microsporum canis isolates. J Mycol Med 2014; 24:e101-7. [DOI: 10.1016/j.mycmed.2014.03.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2013] [Revised: 02/25/2014] [Accepted: 03/07/2014] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Gao W, Wu J, Wei J, Pu L, Guo C, Yang J, Yang M, Luo H. Brazilian green propolis improves immune function in aged mice. J Clin Biochem Nutr 2014; 55:7-10. [PMID: 25120274 PMCID: PMC4078064 DOI: 10.3164/jcbn.13-70] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2013] [Accepted: 12/04/2013] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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Aging weakened innate and adaptive immunity both quantitatively and qualitatively. Some components in propolis could stimulate immune function in young animals or cultured immune cells in vitro. Few studies had been carried out in the aged. The present study was to evaluate the effects of Brazilian green propolis supplementation on the immunological parameters in aged mice. Eighty Kunming mice, aged 15–18 months, were randomly assigned to the control and three experimental groups supplemented with different doses (83.3, 157.4 and 352.9 mg/kg.bw respectively) of Brazilian green propolis. The experiment lasted for 4 weeks. Contents of total polyphenol, flavonoid, cinnamic acid and artepillin-C in Brazilian green propolis were analyzed. Splenic NK cytotoxic, T lymphocyte proliferation and antibody generation cells, as well as the phagocytosis of peritoneal macrophages, ear swelling, and serum contents of IgG, IgM, hemolysin and cytokines were measured. After 4 weeks of treatment, the phagocytosis of peritoneal macrophages was enhanced in 157.4 mg/kg and 352.9 mg/kg groups. Ear swelling increased in all propolis treatmented groups. Antibodies specific to sheep erythrocytes were higher in the groups receiving 157.4 and 352.9 mg/kg.bw than that of control group. IgG level dramatically increased in the groups receiving 83.3 and 157.4 mg/kg.bw in comparison to the control group. These results indicate that administration of Brazilian green propolis have a positive effect on innate and adaptive immunity in aged mice.
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- Weina Gao
- Institute of Health and Environmental Medicine, Tianjin, 300050, China
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- Institute of Health and Environmental Medicine, Tianjin, 300050, China
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- Institute of Health and Environmental Medicine, Tianjin, 300050, China
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- Institute of Health and Environmental Medicine, Tianjin, 300050, China
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- Institute of Health and Environmental Medicine, Tianjin, 300050, China
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- Institute of Health and Environmental Medicine, Tianjin, 300050, China
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- By-Health Nutrition and Health Research Center, 510620, China
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- By-Health Nutrition and Health Research Center, 510620, China
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Ishiai S, Tahara W, Yamamoto E, Yamamoto R, Nagai K. Histone deacetylase inhibitory effect of Brazilian propolis and its association with the antitumor effect in Neuro2a cells. Food Sci Nutr 2014; 2:565-70. [PMID: 25473514 PMCID: PMC4237486 DOI: 10.1002/fsn3.131] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2013] [Revised: 03/27/2014] [Accepted: 04/29/2014] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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Propolis is a resinous product produced by honey bees and is known to have antitumor functions. On the other hand, histone deacetylase (Hdac) inhibitors have recently attracted attention for their antitumor effects. In this study, we examined whether Brazilian green propolis has an Hdac inhibitory activity and its contribution on antitumor effects. By in vitro Hdac activity assay, Brazilian propolis extract (BPE) significantly inhibited the enzyme activity. Actually, BPE treatment increased the intracellular histone acetylation in Neuro2a cells. Regarding antitumor effect in Neuro2a cells, BPE treatment significantly decreased cell viability. An Hdac activator theophylline significantly attenuated the effect. Then, we analyzed whether the decreasing effect on cell number was caused by cell death or growth retardation. By live/dead cell staining, BPE treatment significantly increased the dead cell number. By cell cycle analysis, BPE treatment retarded cell cycle at the M-phase. Both of these cellular effects were suppressed by addition of theophylline. These data indicate that BPE induced both cell death and growth retardation via Hdac inhibitory activity. We demonstrated that Brazilian propolis bears regulatory functions on histone acetylation via Hdac inhibition, and the effect contributes antitumor functions. Our data suggest that intake of Brazilian propolis shows preventing effects against cancer.
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- Shinobu Ishiai
- Interdisciplinary Graduate School of Medicine and Engineering, University of Yamanashi Chuo-shi, Yamanashi, Japan ; Nihon Natural Foods Co., Ltd. Tokyo, Japan
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- Interdisciplinary Graduate School of Medicine and Engineering, University of Yamanashi Chuo-shi, Yamanashi, Japan
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Slavov A, Trifonov A, Peychev L, Dimitrova S, Peycheva S, Gotcheva V, Angelov A. Biologically Active Compounds with Antitumor Activity in Propolis Extracts from Different Geographic Regions. BIOTECHNOL BIOTEC EQ 2014. [DOI: 10.5504/bbeq.2013.0034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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Draganova-Filipova M, Nikolova M, Mihova A, Peychev L, Sarafian V. A Pilot Study on the Immunomodulatory Effect of Bulgarian Propolis. BIOTECHNOL BIOTEC EQ 2014. [DOI: 10.1080/13102818.2010.10817824] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022] Open
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Kurek-Górecka A, Rzepecka-Stojko A, Górecki M, Stojko J, Sosada M, Świerczek-Zięba G. Structure and antioxidant activity of polyphenols derived from propolis. Molecules 2013; 19:78-101. [PMID: 24362627 PMCID: PMC6271064 DOI: 10.3390/molecules19010078] [Citation(s) in RCA: 174] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2013] [Revised: 12/11/2013] [Accepted: 12/12/2013] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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Propolis is a potential source of natural antioxidants such as phenolic acids and flavonoids. Its wide biological effects have been known and used since antiquity. In the modern world natural substances are sought which would be able to counteract the effects of antioxidative stress, which underlies many diseases, such as cancer, diabetes and atherosclerosis. This paper aims to present the antioxidative activity of phenolic acids and flavonoids present in Polish propolis and the relationship between their chemical structure and antioxidative activity influencing its medicinal properties. Data concerning the biological activity of propolis are summarized here, including its antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, anticarcinogenic, antiatherogenic, estrogenic effects, as well as AIDS- counteracting and reparative-regenerative function.
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- Anna Kurek-Górecka
- Silesian Medical College in Katowice, Mickiewicza 29, Katowice 40-085, Poland; E-Mail:
- Author to whom correspondence should be addressed; E-Mail: ; Tel.: +48-605-599-123; Fax: +48-322-072-705
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, School of Pharmacy with the Division of Laboratory Medicine, Medical University of Silesia, Jagiellońska 4, Sosnowiec 41-200, Poland; E-Mail:
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- Department of Drug Technology, School of Pharmacy with the Division of Laboratory Medicine, Medical University of Silesia, Jedności 8, Sosnowiec 41-200, Poland; E-Mails: (M.G.); (M.S.)
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- Department of Hygiene, Bioanalysis and Environmental Studies, School of Pharmacy with the Division of Laboratory Medicine, Medical University of Silesia, Kasztanowa 3A, Sosnowiec 41-200, Poland; E-Mail:
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- Department of Drug Technology, School of Pharmacy with the Division of Laboratory Medicine, Medical University of Silesia, Jedności 8, Sosnowiec 41-200, Poland; E-Mails: (M.G.); (M.S.)
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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 potential anti-infection and anticancer effects. Many of the therapeutic effects can be attributed to its immunomodulatory functions. The composition of propolis can vary according to the geographic locations from where the bees obtained the ingredients. Two main immunopotent chemicals have been identified as caffeic acid phenethyl ester (CAPE) and artepillin C. Propolis, CAPE, and artepillin C have been shown to exert summative immunosuppressive function on T lymphocyte subsets but paradoxically activate macrophage function. On the other hand, they also have potential antitumor properties by different postulated mechanisms such as suppressing cancer cells proliferation via its anti-inflammatory effects; decreasing the cancer stem cell populations; blocking specific oncogene signaling pathways; exerting antiangiogenic effects; and modulating the tumor microenvironment. The good bioavailability by the oral route and good historical safety profile makes propolis an ideal adjuvant agent for future immunomodulatory or anticancer regimens. However, standardized quality controls and good design clinical trials are essential before either propolis or its active ingredients can be adopted routinely in our future therapeutic armamentarium.
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Sulaiman GM, Al-Amiery AA, Bagnati R. Theoretical, antioxidant and cytotoxic activities of caffeic acid phenethyl ester and chrysin. Int J Food Sci Nutr 2013; 65:101-5. [PMID: 24020631 DOI: 10.3109/09637486.2013.832174] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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The structure-activity relationship was used to describe the antioxidant pharmacophore of caffeic acid phenethyl ester (CAPE) and chrysin by using quantum chemical calculations and the density functional theory method. The Becke three-parameter hybrid exchange functional in combination with the Lee-Yang-Parr correction functional protocol was employed for structure optimization and other computations. Theoretical calculations were conducted to explain the structure-activity relationship and pharmacokinetic behavior of CAPE and chrysin. The free radical scavenging activities of CAPE and chrysin were evaluated by using the 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl assay. The cytotoxic effects of CAPE and chrysin on the human leukemia cell line (HL-60) were evaluated by using the 3-(4,5-dimethyl-thiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide assay.
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- Ghassan M Sulaiman
- Biotechnology Division, Applied Science Department, University of Technology , Baghdad , Iraq
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Maruta H. Herbal therapeutics that block the oncogenic kinase PAK1: a practical approach towards PAK1-dependent diseases and longevity. Phytother Res 2013; 28:656-72. [PMID: 23943274 DOI: 10.1002/ptr.5054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2013] [Accepted: 07/12/2013] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Over 35 years research on PAKs, RAC/CDC42(p21)-activated kinases, comes of age, and in particular PAK1 has been well known to be responsible for a variety of diseases such as cancer (mainly solid tumors), Alzheimer's disease, acquired immune deficiency syndrome and other viral/bacterial infections, inflammatory diseases (asthma and arthritis), diabetes (type 2), neurofibromatosis, tuberous sclerosis, epilepsy, depression, schizophrenia, learning disability, autism, etc. Although several distinct synthetic PAK1-blockers have been recently developed, no FDA-approved PAK1 blockers are available on the market as yet. Thus, patients suffering from these PAK1-dependent diseases have to rely on solely a variety of herbal therapeutics such as propolis and curcumin that block PAK1 without affecting normal cell growth. Furthermore, several recent studies revealed that some of these herbal therapeutics significantly extend the lifespan of nematodes (C. elegans) and fruit flies (Drosophila), and PAK1-deficient worm lives longer than the wild type. Here, I outline mainly pathological phenotypes of hyper-activated PAK1 and a list of herbal therapeutics that block PAK1, but cause no side (harmful) effect on healthy people or animals.
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