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Manginstar CO, Tallei TE, Niode NJ, Salaki CL, Hessel SS. Therapeutic potential of propolis in alleviating inflammatory response and promoting wound healing in skin burn. Phytother Res 2024; 38:856-879. [PMID: 38084816 DOI: 10.1002/ptr.8092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2023] [Revised: 10/22/2023] [Accepted: 11/28/2023] [Indexed: 02/15/2024]
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Burns can cause inflammation and delayed healing, necessitating alternative therapies due to the limitations of conventional treatments. Propolis, a natural bee-produced substance, has shown promise in facilitating burn healing. This literature review provides a comprehensive overview of propolis' mechanisms of action, wound-healing properties, and its application in treating skin burns. Propolis contains bioactive compounds with antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties, making it a promising candidate for managing skin burn injuries. It helps prevent infections, neutralize harmful free radicals, and promote a well-balanced inflammatory response. Moreover, propolis aids in wound closure, tissue regeneration, collagen synthesis, cellular proliferation, and angiogenesis, contributing to tissue regeneration and remodeling. The article discusses various propolis extracts, extraction methods, chemical composition, and optimized formulations like ointments and creams for burn wound treatment. Considerations regarding dosage and safety are addressed. Further research is needed to fully understand propolis' mechanisms, determine optimal formulations, and establish suitable clinical dosages. Nevertheless, propolis' natural origin and demonstrated benefits make it a compelling avenue for burn care exploration, potentially complementing existing therapies and improving burn management outcomes.
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Grants
- 158/E5/PG.02.00.PL/2023 Directorate of Research, Technology, and Community Engagement at the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology, Republic of Indonesia
- 1803/UN12.13/LT/2023 Directorate of Research, Technology, and Community Engagement at the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology, Republic of Indonesia
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- Christian Oktavianus Manginstar
- Entomology Study Program, Postgraduate Program, Sam Ratulangi University, Manado, Indonesia
- Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Sam Ratulangi University, Prof. Dr. R. D. Kandou Central General Hospital, Manado, Indonesia
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Sam Ratulangi University, Manado, Indonesia
- Department of Biology, Faculty of Medicine, Sam Ratulangi University, Manado, Indonesia
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- Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Faculty of Medicine, Sam Ratulangi University, Prof. Dr. R. D. Kandou Central General Hospital, Manado, Indonesia
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- Plant Protection Study Program, Faculty of Agriculture, Sam Ratulangi University, Manado, Indonesia
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- Indonesia Biodiversity and Biogeography Research Institute (INABIG), Bandung, Indonesia
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Chuttong B, Lim K, Praphawilai P, Danmek K, Maitip J, Vit P, Wu MC, Ghosh S, Jung C, Burgett M, Hongsibsong S. Exploring the Functional Properties of Propolis, Geopropolis, and Cerumen, with a Special Emphasis on Their Antimicrobial Effects. Foods 2023; 12:3909. [PMID: 37959028 PMCID: PMC10648409 DOI: 10.3390/foods12213909] [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: 09/06/2023] [Revised: 10/18/2023] [Accepted: 10/19/2023] [Indexed: 11/15/2023] Open
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Bee propolis has been touted as a natural antimicrobial agent with the potential to replace antibiotics. Numerous reports and reviews have highlighted the functionalities and applications of the natural compound. Despite much clamor for the downstream application of propolis, there remain many grounds to cover, especially in the upstream production, and factors affecting the quality of the propolis. Moreover, geopropolis and cerumen, akin to propolis, hold promise for diverse human applications, yet their benefits and intricate manufacturing processes remain subjects of intensive research. Specialized cement bees are pivotal in gathering and transporting plant resins from suitable sources to their nests. Contrary to common belief, these resins are directly applied within the hive, smoothed out by cement bees, and blended with beeswax and trace components to create raw propolis. Beekeepers subsequently harvest and perform the extraction of the raw propolis to form the final propolis extract that is sold on the market. As a result of the production process, intrinsic and extrinsic factors, such as botanical origins, bee species, and the extraction process, have a direct impact on the quality of the final propolis extract. Towards the end of this paper, a section is dedicated to highlighting the antimicrobial potency of propolis extract.
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- Bajaree Chuttong
- Meliponini and Apini Research Laboratory, Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology, Faculty of Agriculture, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand; (P.P.); (M.B.)
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- ES-TA Technology Pte Ltd., Singapore 368819, Singapore;
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- Meliponini and Apini Research Laboratory, Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology, Faculty of Agriculture, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand; (P.P.); (M.B.)
- Office of Research Administration, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
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- School of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of Phayao, Phayao 56000, Thailand;
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- Faculty of Science, Energy and Environment, King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok, Rayong Campus, Bankhai, Rayong 21120, Thailand;
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- Apitherapy and Bioactivity, Food Science Department, Faculty of Pharmacy and Bioanalysis, Universidad de Los Andes, Merida 5001, Venezuela;
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- Department of Entomology, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung 40227, Taiwan;
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- Agriculture Science and Technology Research Institute, Andong National University, Andong 36729, Republic of Korea;
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- Department of Plant Medical, Andong National University, Andong 36729, Republic of Korea;
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- Meliponini and Apini Research Laboratory, Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology, Faculty of Agriculture, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand; (P.P.); (M.B.)
- Department of Horticulture, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR 97331, USA
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- School of Health Sciences Research, Research Institute for Health Sciences, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
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Salrian AA, Behzadi A, Oloumi MM, Farajli Abbasi M, Delshad S, Moghadaszadeh M. Amplification of Wound Healing by Propolis and Honey Ointment in Healthy and Diabetic Rat Models; Histopathological and Morphometric Findings. ARCHIVES OF RAZI INSTITUTE 2022; 77:1673-1681. [PMID: 37123150 PMCID: PMC10133646 DOI: 10.22092/ari.2022.357191.1991] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/25/2021] [Accepted: 02/20/2022] [Indexed: 05/02/2023]
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Skin wound healing, especially in diabetic patients, has been a major medical challenge for decades. In the meantime, the use of traditional medicine has always been questioned. Propolis) resin and wax (is one of the most likely solutions to this problem. The present study aimed to establish an animal model for healing skin wounds and diabetic ulcers. To this aim, rats were randomly allocated into two healthy and diabetic groups (50 mg/kg streptozotocin resulted in diabetes with high BSL to 300 mg/dL), which were divided into four subgroups. The 7 mm full-thickness skin wounds were created on the abdomen region in 80 male Wistar rats using paunch. In the subgroups, the wounds were cleaned with normal 0.9% saline as the control subgroup and dressed with Eucerit, 1.5% honey+eucerit, and 3% propolis +1.5% honey+eucerit, once daily for 14 days in other subgroups, respectively. On days 1, 3, 5, and 7 after the intervention, wound and area contractions were calculated using digital photographs measurement. The histopathological and semi-quantitative studies were performed on days 7 and 14 after wounds creation. The microscopic findings demonstrated that the granulation tissue, fibroblasts, re-epithelization, and angiogenesis increased (P≤0.05) in the subgroups treated by propolis and honey combination in healthy and diabetic rats within 7 and 14 days post-injury. Also, less inflammation and a significant reduction in wound contraction were observed in the same subgroups on days 3, 5, and 7 compared to other subgroups (P≤0.05). The results indicated that significant healing quality and acceleration were affected by propolis and honey compared to other subgroups on days 3 and 5 (P≤0.05).
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- A A Salrian
- Toxin Research Center, AJA University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Neuroscience Research Center, Institute of Neuropharmacology, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman, Kerman, Iran
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- Neuroscience Research Center, Institute of Neuropharmacology, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman, Kerman, Iran
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- Biotechnology Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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Nattagh‐Eshtivani E, Pahlavani N, Ranjbar G, Gholizadeh Navashenaq J, Salehi‐Sahlabadi A, Mahmudiono T, Nader Shalaby M, Jokar M, Nematy M, Barghchi H, Havakhah S, Maddahi M, Rashidmayvan M, Khosravi M. Does propolis have any effect on rheumatoid arthritis? A review study. Food Sci Nutr 2022; 10:1003-1020. [PMID: 35432965 PMCID: PMC9007309 DOI: 10.1002/fsn3.2684] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2021] [Revised: 11/03/2021] [Accepted: 11/07/2021] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disease in which inflammation and oxidative stress play a key role in its pathophysiology. Complementary therapies along with medications may be effective in the control of RA. Propolis is a natural substance extracted from beehives, which have confirmed anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. The present study aimed to review the possible effects of propolis on inflammation, oxidative stress, and lipid profile in patients with RA. English articles in online databases such as PubMed‑Medline, AMED, Google Scholar, EMBASE, Scopus, and Web of Science databases were searched. Pieces of evidence show that supplementation with propolis may have therapeutic effects on RA patients. Due to increased inflammation and oxidative stress in the affected joints of RA patients, propolis could inhibit the inflammatory cascades by inhibiting the nuclear factor kappa B pathway and reducing reactive oxygen species, malondialdehyde, and interleukin-17 by increasing some antioxidants. Therefore, inflammation and pain reduce, helping improve and control RA in patients. Further investigations are required with larger sample sizes and different doses of propolis to demonstrate the definite effects of propolis on various aspects of RA.
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- Elyas Nattagh‐Eshtivani
- Student Research CommitteeMashhad University of Medical SciencesMashhadIran
- Department of NutritionSchool of MedicineMashhad University of Medical SciencesMashhadIran
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- Health Sciences Research CenterTorbat Heydariyeh University of Medical SciencesTorbat HeydariyehIran
- Children Growth and Development Research CenterResearch Institute for Prevention of Non‐Communicable DiseaseQazvin University of Medical SciencesQazvinIran
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- Department of NutritionSchool of MedicineMashhad University of Medical SciencesMashhadIran
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- Student Research CommitteeDepartment of Clinical Nutrition and DieteticsSchool of Nutrition and Food TechnologyShahid Beheshti University of Medical SciencesTehranIran
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- Departmentof NutritionFaculty of Public HealthUniversitas AirlanggaAirlanggaIndonesia
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- Biological Sciences and Sports Health DepartmentFaculty of Physical EducationSuez Canal UniversityIsmailiaEgypt
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- Rheumatic Diseases Research CenterSchool of MedicineMashhad University of Medical SciencesMashhadIran
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- Metabolic Syndrome Research CenterMashhad University of Medical SciencesMashhadIran
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- Student Research CommitteeMashhad University of Medical SciencesMashhadIran
- Department of NutritionSchool of MedicineMashhad University of Medical SciencesMashhadIran
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- Addiction and Behavioral Sciences Research CenterNorth Khorasan University of Medical SciencesBojnurdIran
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- Student Research CommitteeMashhad University of Medical SciencesMashhadIran
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- Department of NutritionSchool of MedicineMashhad University of Medical SciencesMashhadIran
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Nattagh‐Eshtivani E, Pahlavani N, Ranjbar G, Gholizadeh Navashenaq J, Salehi‐Sahlabadi A, Mahmudiono T, Nader Shalaby M, Jokar M, Nematy M, Barghchi H, Havakhah S, Maddahi M, Rashidmayvan M, Khosravi M. Does propolis have any effect on rheumatoid arthritis? A review study. Food Sci Nutr 2022. [DOI: https:/doi.org/10.1002/fsn3.2684] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
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- Elyas Nattagh‐Eshtivani
- Student Research Committee Mashhad University of Medical Sciences Mashhad Iran
- Department of Nutrition School of Medicine Mashhad University of Medical Sciences Mashhad Iran
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- Health Sciences Research Center Torbat Heydariyeh University of Medical Sciences Torbat Heydariyeh Iran
- Children Growth and Development Research Center Research Institute for Prevention of Non‐Communicable Disease Qazvin University of Medical Sciences Qazvin Iran
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- Department of Nutrition School of Medicine Mashhad University of Medical Sciences Mashhad Iran
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- Student Research Committee Department of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics School of Nutrition and Food Technology Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences Tehran Iran
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- Departmentof Nutrition Faculty of Public Health Universitas Airlangga Airlangga Indonesia
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- Biological Sciences and Sports Health Department Faculty of Physical Education Suez Canal University Ismailia Egypt
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- Rheumatic Diseases Research Center School of Medicine Mashhad University of Medical Sciences Mashhad Iran
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- Metabolic Syndrome Research Center Mashhad University of Medical Sciences Mashhad Iran
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- Student Research Committee Mashhad University of Medical Sciences Mashhad Iran
- Department of Nutrition School of Medicine Mashhad University of Medical Sciences Mashhad Iran
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- Addiction and Behavioral Sciences Research Center North Khorasan University of Medical Sciences Bojnurd Iran
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- Student Research Committee Mashhad University of Medical Sciences Mashhad Iran
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- Department of Nutrition School of Medicine Mashhad University of Medical Sciences Mashhad Iran
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Javed S, Mangla B, Ahsan W. From propolis to nanopropolis: An exemplary journey and a paradigm shift of a resinous substance produced by bees. Phytother Res 2022; 36:2016-2041. [PMID: 35259776 DOI: 10.1002/ptr.7435] [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: 08/16/2021] [Revised: 02/16/2022] [Accepted: 02/21/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Propolis, a natural resinous mixture produced by honey bees is poised with diverse biological activities. Owing to the presence of flavonoids, phenolic acids, terpenes, and sesquiterpenes, propolis has garnered versatile applications in pharmaceutical industry. The biopharmaceutical issues associated with propolis often beset its use as being too hydrophobic in nature; it is not absorbed in the body well. To combat the problem, various nanotechnological approaches for the development of novel drug delivery systems are generally applied to improve its bioavailability. This paradigm shift and transition of conventional propolis to nanopropolis are evident from the literature wherein a multitude of studies are available on nanopropolis with improved bioavailability profile. These approaches include preparation of gold nanoparticles, silver nanoparticles, magnetic nanoparticles, liposomes, liquid crystalline formulations, solid lipid nanoparticles, mesoporous silica nanoparticles, etc. Nanopropolis has further been explored to assess the potential benefits of propolis for the development of futuristic useful products such as sunscreens, creams, mouthwashes, toothpastes, and nutritional supplements with improved solubility, bioavailability, and penetration profiles. However, more high-quality clinical studies assessing the effects of propolis either alone or in combination with synthetic drugs as well as natural products are warranted and its safety needs to be firmly established.
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- Shamama Javed
- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research University (DPSRU), New Delhi, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
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de L Paula LA, Santos MFC, Pagotti MC, Veneziani RCS, Bastos JK, Caffrey CR, Ambrósio SR, Magalhães LG. Brazilian green propolis reduces worm burden and hepatic granuloma formation in a Schistosoma mansoni experimental murine model. Parasitol Res 2022; 121:775-780. [PMID: 35048211 DOI: 10.1007/s00436-021-07408-0] [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: 08/24/2021] [Accepted: 12/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Characterized as an acute and chronic parasitic disease, schistosomiasis mansoni has as its central pathology the formation of hepatic granulomas in response to the parasite's eggs trapped in the host's liver. In recent years, research on propolis has grown; however, there is little anthelmintic work on this bee product. In the propolis scenario, Brazilian ones receive attention, with green and red propolis standing out. This study aims to evaluate in vivo the standardized extract of Brazilian green propolis (Pex) against Schistosoma mansoni. The in vivo antiparasitic activity of Pex was conducted in female BALB/c mice infected with S. mansoni and of the three groups treated with Pex (300 mg/kg); G2 (35th to 42nd dpi) reduced the total worm burden by 55.32%, followed by G3 (42nd to 49th dpi) and G4 (49th to 56th dpi), with about 46%. Furthermore, G2 significantly reduced the total egg load in the ileum (59.33%) and showed an increase in the dead eggs. Similarly, histological analysis of the livers showed a significant reduction in the number and diameter of the granulomas. Based on these results, there is an interesting schistosomicidal activity of Pex and its potential against the formation of hepatic granulomas, paving the way for more detailed studies of propolis in the animal model of schistosomiasis mansoni.
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- Lucas A de L Paula
- Research Group on Natural Products, Center for Research in Sciences and Technology, University of Franca, Avenida Dr. Armando Salles de Oliveira, 201, SP, CEP 14404-600, Franca, Brazil
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- Research Group on Natural Products, Center for Research in Sciences and Technology, University of Franca, Avenida Dr. Armando Salles de Oliveira, 201, SP, CEP 14404-600, Franca, Brazil
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- Research Group on Natural Products, Center for Research in Sciences and Technology, University of Franca, Avenida Dr. Armando Salles de Oliveira, 201, SP, CEP 14404-600, Franca, Brazil
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- Research Group on Natural Products, Center for Research in Sciences and Technology, University of Franca, Avenida Dr. Armando Salles de Oliveira, 201, SP, CEP 14404-600, Franca, Brazil
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Av. do Café, s/n, CEP 14.040-903, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil
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- Center for Discovery and Innovation in Parasitic Diseases, Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of California San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, CA, 92093, USA
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- Research Group on Natural Products, Center for Research in Sciences and Technology, University of Franca, Avenida Dr. Armando Salles de Oliveira, 201, SP, CEP 14404-600, Franca, Brazil.
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- Research Group on Natural Products, Center for Research in Sciences and Technology, University of Franca, Avenida Dr. Armando Salles de Oliveira, 201, SP, CEP 14404-600, Franca, Brazil.
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Ruiz-Hurtado PA, Garduño-Siciliano L, Domínguez-Verano P, Balderas-Cordero D, Gorgua-Jiménez G, Canales-Álvarez O, Canales-Martínez MM, Rodríguez-Monroy MA. Propolis and Its Gastroprotective Effects on NSAID-Induced Gastric Ulcer Disease: A Systematic Review. Nutrients 2021; 13:nu13093169. [PMID: 34579045 PMCID: PMC8466107 DOI: 10.3390/nu13093169] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2021] [Revised: 09/07/2021] [Accepted: 09/09/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
Abstract
Gastric ulcer disease induced by the consumption of NSAIDs is a major public health problem. The therapy used for its treatment causes adverse effects in the patient. Propolis is a natural product that has been used for the treatments of different diseases around the world. Nevertheless, there is little information about the activity of propolis in gastric ulcers caused by treatment with NSAIDs. Therefore, this review evaluates and compares the gastroprotective potential of propolis and its function against NSAID-induced gastric ulcers, for which a systematic search was carried out in the PubMed and ScienceDirect databases. The main criteria were articles that report the gastroprotective activity of propolis against the damage produced by NSAIDs in the gastric mucosa. Gastroprotection was related to the antioxidant, antisecretory, and cytoprotective effects, as well as the phenolic compounds present in the chemical composition of propolis. However, most of the studies used different doses of NSAIDs and propolis and evaluated different parameters. Propolis has proven to be a good alternative for the treatment of gastric ulcer disease. However, future studies should be carried out to identify the compounds responsible for these effects and to determine their potential use in people.
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- Porfirio Alonso Ruiz-Hurtado
- Laboratorio de Toxicología de Productos Naturales, Departamento de Farmacia, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Escuela Nacional de Ciencias Biológicas, Av. Wilfrido Massieu, Gustavo A. Madero, Ciudad de México 07738, Mexico; (P.A.R.-H.); (L.G.-S.)
- Laboratorio de Investigación Biomédica en Productos Naturales, Carrera de Medicina, UNAM, FES-Iztacala, Avenida de los Barrios Número 1, Colonia Los Reyes Iztacala, Estado de México 54090, Mexico; (P.D.-V.); (D.B.-C.); (G.G.-J.); (O.C.-Á.)
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- Laboratorio de Toxicología de Productos Naturales, Departamento de Farmacia, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Escuela Nacional de Ciencias Biológicas, Av. Wilfrido Massieu, Gustavo A. Madero, Ciudad de México 07738, Mexico; (P.A.R.-H.); (L.G.-S.)
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- Laboratorio de Investigación Biomédica en Productos Naturales, Carrera de Medicina, UNAM, FES-Iztacala, Avenida de los Barrios Número 1, Colonia Los Reyes Iztacala, Estado de México 54090, Mexico; (P.D.-V.); (D.B.-C.); (G.G.-J.); (O.C.-Á.)
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- Laboratorio de Investigación Biomédica en Productos Naturales, Carrera de Medicina, UNAM, FES-Iztacala, Avenida de los Barrios Número 1, Colonia Los Reyes Iztacala, Estado de México 54090, Mexico; (P.D.-V.); (D.B.-C.); (G.G.-J.); (O.C.-Á.)
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- Laboratorio de Investigación Biomédica en Productos Naturales, Carrera de Medicina, UNAM, FES-Iztacala, Avenida de los Barrios Número 1, Colonia Los Reyes Iztacala, Estado de México 54090, Mexico; (P.D.-V.); (D.B.-C.); (G.G.-J.); (O.C.-Á.)
- Laboratorio de Genética, Departamento de Farmacia, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Escuela Nacional de Ciencias Biológicas, Av. Wilfrido Massieu, Gustavo A. Madero, Ciudad de México 07738, Mexico
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- Laboratorio de Investigación Biomédica en Productos Naturales, Carrera de Medicina, UNAM, FES-Iztacala, Avenida de los Barrios Número 1, Colonia Los Reyes Iztacala, Estado de México 54090, Mexico; (P.D.-V.); (D.B.-C.); (G.G.-J.); (O.C.-Á.)
- Laboratorio de Genética, Departamento de Farmacia, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Escuela Nacional de Ciencias Biológicas, Av. Wilfrido Massieu, Gustavo A. Madero, Ciudad de México 07738, Mexico
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- Laboratorio de Farmacognosia, UBIPRO, UNAM, FES-Iztacala, Avenida de los Barrios Número 1, Colonia Los Reyes Iztacala, Estado de México 54090, Mexico;
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- Laboratorio de Investigación Biomédica en Productos Naturales, Carrera de Medicina, UNAM, FES-Iztacala, Avenida de los Barrios Número 1, Colonia Los Reyes Iztacala, Estado de México 54090, Mexico; (P.D.-V.); (D.B.-C.); (G.G.-J.); (O.C.-Á.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +52-5545-205-185
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dos Santos CM, de Souza Mesquita LM, Braga ARC, de Rosso VV. Red Propolis as a Source of Antimicrobial Phytochemicals: Extraction Using High-Performance Alternative Solvents. Front Microbiol 2021; 12:659911. [PMID: 34168628 PMCID: PMC8217612 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2021.659911] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2021] [Accepted: 04/20/2021] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
Abstract
Propolis is a resinous material rich in flavonoids and involved in several biological activities such as antimicrobial, fungicide, and antiparasitic functions. Conventionally, ethanolic solutions are used to obtain propolis phytochemicals, which restrict their use in some cultures. Given this, we developed an alcohol-free high-performance extractive approach to recover antibacterial and antioxidants phytochemicals from red propolis. Thus, aqueous-solutions of ionic liquids (IL) and eutectic solvents were used and then tested for their total flavonoids, antioxidant, and antimicrobial activities. The surface-responsive technique was applied regarding some variables, namely, the time of extraction, the number of extractions, and cavitation power (W), to optimize the process (in terms of higher yields of flavonoids and better antioxidant activity). After that, four extractions with the same biomass (repetitions) using 1-hexyl-3-methylimidazolium chloride [C6mim]Cl, under the operational conditions fixed at 3.3 min and 300 W, were able to recover 394.39 ± 36.30 mg RuE. g-1 of total flavonoids, with total antioxidant capacity evaluated up to 7595.77 ± 5.48 μmol TE. g-1 dried biomass, besides inhibiting the growth of Staphylococcus aureus and Salmonella enteritidis bacteria (inhibition halo of 23.0 ± 1.0 and 15.7 ± 2.1, respectively). Aiming at the development of new technologies, the antimicrobial effect also presented by [C6mim]Cl may be appealing, and future studies are required to understand possible synergistic actions with propolis phytochemicals. Thereby, we successfully applied a completely alcohol-free method to obtain antimicrobials phytochemicals and highly antioxidants from red propolis, representing an optimized process to replace the conventional extracts produced until now.
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- Cíntia M. dos Santos
- Postgraduate Program in Nutrition, Universidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP), São Paulo, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Interdisciplinary Health Science, Universidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP), São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Universidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP), São Paulo, Brazil
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- Nutrition and Food Service Research Center, Universidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP), São Paulo, Brazil
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Gastaldello GH, Cazeloto ACV, Ferreira JC, Rodrigues DM, Bastos JK, Campo VL, Zoccal KF, Tefé-Silva C. Green Propolis Compounds (Baccarin and p-Coumaric Acid) Show Beneficial Effects in Mice for Melanoma Induced by B16f10. MEDICINES 2021; 8:medicines8050020. [PMID: 33946188 PMCID: PMC8146786 DOI: 10.3390/medicines8050020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2021] [Revised: 04/19/2021] [Accepted: 04/23/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Background: Cutaneous melanoma is the most aggressive form of skin cancer, with the worst prognosis, and it affects a younger population than most cancers. The high metastatic index, in more advanced stages, and the high aggressiveness decrease the effectiveness of currently used therapies, such as surgical removal, radiotherapy, cryotherapy, and chemotherapy, used alone or in combination. Based on these disadvantages, research focused on alternative medicine offers great potential for therapeutic innovation. Medicinal plants represent a remarkable source of compounds for the treatment of various diseases. Methods: In this study, we investigated the tumoral behavior of melanoma under treatment with the compounds baccharin and p-coumaric acid, extracted from green propolis, in mice inoculated with B16F10 cells for 26 days. Results: A significant modulation in the number of inflammatory cells recruited to the tumor region and blood in the groups treated with the compounds was observed. In addition, a significant reduction in the amount of blood vessels and mitosis in the neoplastic area was noticed. Conclusions: Through our research, we confirmed that baccharin and coumaric acid, isolated substances from Brazilian green propolis, have a promising anticarcinogenic potential to be explored for the development of new antitumor agents, adhering to the trend of drugs with greater tolerance and biological effectiveness.
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- Gabriel H. Gastaldello
- Centro Universitário Barão de Mauá (CBM), Rua Ramos de Azevedo, n 423, Ribeirão Preto, SP 14090-180, Brazil; (G.H.G.); (A.C.V.C.); (J.C.F.); (V.L.C.); (K.F.Z.)
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- Centro Universitário Barão de Mauá (CBM), Rua Ramos de Azevedo, n 423, Ribeirão Preto, SP 14090-180, Brazil; (G.H.G.); (A.C.V.C.); (J.C.F.); (V.L.C.); (K.F.Z.)
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- Centro Universitário Barão de Mauá (CBM), Rua Ramos de Azevedo, n 423, Ribeirão Preto, SP 14090-180, Brazil; (G.H.G.); (A.C.V.C.); (J.C.F.); (V.L.C.); (K.F.Z.)
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- Departamento de Ciências Farmacêuticas. Faculdade de Ciências Farmacêuticas de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo, Avenida do Café, s/n, Ribeirão Preto, SP 14040-903, Brazil; (D.M.R.); (J.K.B.)
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- Departamento de Ciências Farmacêuticas. Faculdade de Ciências Farmacêuticas de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo, Avenida do Café, s/n, Ribeirão Preto, SP 14040-903, Brazil; (D.M.R.); (J.K.B.)
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- Centro Universitário Barão de Mauá (CBM), Rua Ramos de Azevedo, n 423, Ribeirão Preto, SP 14090-180, Brazil; (G.H.G.); (A.C.V.C.); (J.C.F.); (V.L.C.); (K.F.Z.)
- Departamento de Ciências Farmacêuticas. Faculdade de Ciências Farmacêuticas de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo, Avenida do Café, s/n, Ribeirão Preto, SP 14040-903, Brazil; (D.M.R.); (J.K.B.)
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- Centro Universitário Barão de Mauá (CBM), Rua Ramos de Azevedo, n 423, Ribeirão Preto, SP 14090-180, Brazil; (G.H.G.); (A.C.V.C.); (J.C.F.); (V.L.C.); (K.F.Z.)
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- Centro Universitário Barão de Mauá (CBM), Rua Ramos de Azevedo, n 423, Ribeirão Preto, SP 14090-180, Brazil; (G.H.G.); (A.C.V.C.); (J.C.F.); (V.L.C.); (K.F.Z.)
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Ripari N, Sartori AA, da Silva Honorio M, Conte FL, Tasca KI, Santiago KB, Sforcin JM. Propolis antiviral and immunomodulatory activity: a review and perspectives for COVID-19 treatment. J Pharm Pharmacol 2021; 73:281-299. [PMID: 33793885 PMCID: PMC7928728 DOI: 10.1093/jpp/rgaa067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2020] [Accepted: 12/22/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Viral outbreaks are a frequent concern for humans. A great variety of drugs has been used to treat viral diseases, which are not always safe and effective and may induce adverse effects, indicating the need for new antiviral drugs extracted from natural sources. Propolis is a bee-made product exhibiting many biological properties. An overview of viruses, antiviral immunity, propolis safety and its immunomodulatory and antiviral action is reported, as well as perspectives for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) treatment. PubMed platform was used for data collection, searching for the keywords "propolis", "virus", "antiviral", "antimicrobial" and "coronavirus". KEY FINDINGS Propolis is safe and exerts antiviral and immunomodulatory activity; however, clinical trials should investigate its effects on individuals with viral diseases, in combination or not with antiviral drugs or vaccines. SUMMARY Regarding COVID-19, the effects of propolis should be investigated directly on the virus in vitro or on infected individuals alone or in combination with antiviral drugs, due to its immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory action. Propolis administration simultaneously with vaccines should be analyzed, due to its adjuvant properties, to enhance the individuals' immune response. The search for therapeutic targets may be useful to find out how propolis can help to control COVID-19.
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- Nicolas Ripari
- São Paulo State University (UNESP), Institute of Biosciences, Department of Chemical and Biological Sciences, Campus Botucatu, Botucatu, Brazil
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- São Paulo State University (UNESP), Institute of Biosciences, Department of Chemical and Biological Sciences, Campus Botucatu, Botucatu, Brazil
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- São Paulo State University (UNESP), Institute of Biosciences, Department of Chemical and Biological Sciences, Campus Botucatu, Botucatu, Brazil
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- São Paulo State University (UNESP), Institute of Biosciences, Department of Chemical and Biological Sciences, Campus Botucatu, Botucatu, Brazil
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- São Paulo State University (UNESP), Institute of Biosciences, Department of Chemical and Biological Sciences, Campus Botucatu, Botucatu, Brazil
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- São Paulo State University (UNESP), Institute of Biosciences, Department of Chemical and Biological Sciences, Campus Botucatu, Botucatu, Brazil
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- São Paulo State University (UNESP), Institute of Biosciences, Department of Chemical and Biological Sciences, Campus Botucatu, Botucatu, Brazil
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Asfaram S, Fakhar M, Keighobadi M, Akhtari J. Promising Anti-Protozoan Activities of Propolis (Bee Glue) as Natural Product: A Review. Acta Parasitol 2021; 66:1-12. [PMID: 32691360 DOI: 10.1007/s11686-020-00254-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2020] [Accepted: 07/09/2020] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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PURPOSE Propolis (bee glue) is a resinous mixture of different plant exudates that possesses a wide range of biological and antimicrobial activities and has been used as a food supplement and in complementary medicine for centuries. Some researchers have proposed that propolis could be a potential curative compound against microbial agents such as protozoan parasitic infections by different and occasionally unknown mechanisms due to the immunoregulatory function and antioxidant capacity of this natural product. METHODS In this review, we concentrate on in vitro and in vivo anti-protozoan activities of propolis extracts/fractions in the published literature. RESULTS In Leishmania, propolis inhibits the proliferation of promastigotes and produces an anti-inflammatory effect via the inhibition of nitric oxide (NO) production. In addition, it increases macrophage activation, TLR-2, TNF-α, IL-4, IL-17 production, and downregulation of IL-12. In Plasmodium and Trypanosoma, propolis inhibits the parasitemia, improving anemia and increasing the IFN-γ, TNF-α, and GM-CSF cytokines levels, most likely due to its strong immunomodulatory activity. Moreover, propolis extract arrests proliferation of T. cruzi, because it has aromatic acids and flavonoids. In toxoplasmosis, propolis increases the specific IgM and IgG titers via decreasing the serum IFN-γ, IL-1, and IL-6 cytokines levels in the rats infected with T. gondii. In Cryptosporidium and Giardia, it decreases oocysts shedding due to phytochemical constituents, particularly phenolic compounds, and increases the number of goblet cells. Propolis inhibits the growth of Blastocystis, possibly by apoptotic mechanisms like metronidazole. Unfortunately, the mechanism action of propolis' anti-Trichomonas and anti-Acanthamoeba is not well-known yet. CONCLUSION Reviewing the related literature could highlight promising antimicrobial activities of propolis against intracellular and extracellular protozoan parasites; this could shed light on the exploration of more effective drugs for the treatment of protozoan parasitic infections in the near future.
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- Shabnam Asfaram
- Research Center for Zoonoses, Parasitic and Microbial Diseases, Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, Ardabil, Iran
- Toxoplasmosis Research Center, Communicable Diseases Institute, Iranian National Registry Center for Lophomoniasis and Toxoplasmosis, Department of Parasitology, School of Medicine, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Farah-Abad Road, P.O Box: 48471-91971, Sari, Iran
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- Toxoplasmosis Research Center, Communicable Diseases Institute, Iranian National Registry Center for Lophomoniasis and Toxoplasmosis, Department of Parasitology, School of Medicine, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Farah-Abad Road, P.O Box: 48471-91971, Sari, Iran.
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- Toxoplasmosis Research Center, Communicable Diseases Institute, Iranian National Registry Center for Lophomoniasis and Toxoplasmosis, Department of Parasitology, School of Medicine, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Farah-Abad Road, P.O Box: 48471-91971, Sari, Iran.
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- Toxoplasmosis Research Center, Communicable Diseases Institute, Department of Medical Nanotechnology, School of Medicine, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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Casao TDRL, Pinheiro CG, Sarandy MM, Zanatta AC, Vilegas W, Novaes RD, Gonçalves RV, Viana Leite JP. Croton urucurana Baillon stem bark ointment accelerates the closure of cutaneous wounds in knockout IL-10 mice. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2020; 261:113042. [PMID: 32531412 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2020.113042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2019] [Revised: 03/25/2020] [Accepted: 05/28/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Croton urucurana Baill. (Euphorbiaceae) is a plant used in Brazilian popular medicine for the treatment of wound healing, inflammatory diseases, gastritis, infections, and hemorrhoids. AIM The present study aimed to evaluate the in vivo wound healing activity of an ointment based on ethanolic extract of C. urucurana stem bark, at concentrations of 5% and 10%, and to relate it with compounds that could be associated with this activity. MATERIALS AND METHODS Analyses by FIA-ESI-IT-MSn were carried out to investigate the chemical composition of C. urucurana. Knockout IL-10 (n = 60) mice and wild type C57 (n = 12) mice were separated into 6 groups to evaluate the wound healing activity. Knockout IL-10 mice: SAL (0.9% saline); BAS (ointment base); SS (1% silver sulfadiazine); CR1 (ointment with extract of C. urucurana 5%); CR2 (ointment with extract of C. urucurana 10%); and wild mice C57: SALC57 (Saline 0.9%). A circular wound with 10 mm in diameter was generated on the dorsal of the animals. Tissue specimen of the wounds were removed on days 7 and 14 of the treatment for histopathological, oxidative status and analyses of pro-and anti-inflammatory cytokines in scar tissue. RESULTS In the phytochemical profile, twelve proanthocyanidins were identified (in the form of monomers, dimers, trimers, and tetramers), based on (epi)catechin and (epi)gallocatechin. Furthermore, two quercetin derivatives and two alkaloids were detected. The groups treated with CR1 and CR2 ointments presented higher rate of wound closure, increased total number of cells, mast cells, blood vessels and higher deposition of type III and I collagen. In addition, they showed increased amount of pro-inflammatory cytokines (IL- 2 and IFN-γ), and anti-inflmatory cytokines (IL-4), on the 7th day of treatment. CONCLUSION The results presented support the popular use of preparations based on the bark of C. urucurana as a healing compound.
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- Thalia Del Rosario Loyo Casao
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Viçosa Federal University, 35570-900, Viçosa, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Viçosa Federal University, 35570-900, Viçosa, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
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- Department of Animal Biology, Viçosa Federal University, 35570-900, Viçosa, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
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- Institute of Chemistry, São Paulo State University, Araraquara, 14800-900, São Paulo, Brazil.
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- Institute of Biosciences, São Paulo State University, 05508-900, São Vicente, São Paulo, Brazil.
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- Department of Structural Biology, Federal University of Alfenas, 37130-001, Alfenas, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Viçosa Federal University, 35570-900, Viçosa, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
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The Chemical Composition of Brazilian Green Propolis and Its Protective Effects on Mouse Aortic Endothelial Cells against Inflammatory Injury. Molecules 2020; 25:molecules25204612. [PMID: 33050458 PMCID: PMC7587206 DOI: 10.3390/molecules25204612] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2020] [Revised: 09/28/2020] [Accepted: 10/03/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Propolis has a very complex composition, with antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and other properties. To determine the composition of ethanol extracts of Brazilian green propolis (EEP-B) and their protective effect on mouse aortic endothelial cells (MAECs), the chemical composition of EEP-B was analysed by UPLC/Q-TOF-MS/MS, and the protective effect of EEP-B on the proliferation of lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced MAECs was determined by Cell Counting Kit-8 (CCK-8) assays. The protein levels of inflammatory cytokines tumour necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) and interleukin- 6 (IL-6) were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), and ICAM-1, VCAM-1 and MCP-1 expressions were analysed by western blotting. The results showed that a total of 24 compounds belonging to cinnamic acids and flavonoids, including 3,5-diisopentenyl-4-hydroxycinnamic acid (artepillin C), kaempferide, 3-isoprenyl p-coumaric acid, pinocembrin and 4′-methoxy pinobanksin, were identified in EEP-B. Among them, a new component, suggested to be 5-isoprenyl caffeic acid p-coumaric acid ester, was reported for the first time. The LPS-induced levels of TNF-α, IL-6, ICAM-1, VCAM-1 and MCP-1 were downregulated in response to 5, 10 and 20 μg/mL EEP-B. This study revealed that EEP-B could reduce LPS-induced inflammatory reactions, improve cell survival, and protect MAECs by regulating ICAM-1, VCAM-1 and MCP-1 expression. These findings could provide a theoretical basis for MAEC treatment using EEP-B.
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Santos LM, Fonseca MS, Sokolonski AR, Deegan KR, Araújo RP, Umsza-Guez MA, Barbosa JD, Portela RD, Machado BA. Propolis: types, composition, biological activities, and veterinary product patent prospecting. JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE 2020; 100:1369-1382. [PMID: 31487405 DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.10024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2019] [Revised: 08/27/2019] [Accepted: 09/02/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
Abstract
Propolis is a resinous substance composed of a mixture of different plant parts and molecules secreted by bees. Chemically, it is defined as a complex matrix containing biologically active molecules with antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, antiparasitic, hepatoprotective, and immunomodulatory activities. It is widely employed in cosmetic formulations and pharmaceutical products and is one of the most widely used natural products. However, the effects and strength of these biological activities depend on the chemical profile and composition of each propolis type. This composition is associated with the diversity of local flora, the place and period of collection, and the genetics of the bees. In this context, the objective of this review was to investigate the biological, chemical, and microbiological properties of propolis. A technological prospection was also performed on patents for products designed to be used in animal health. Our investigation shows that the literature contains diverse studies dedicated to comparing and describing the composition and therapeutic properties of propolis. These studies demonstrate the potential biological use of propolis in veterinary medicine, showing the applications of propolis extracts in different formulations. However, there are a low number of propolis-based veterinary products with a registered patent. Thus, the development of products based on propolis is a promising market to be exploited. © 2019 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Laerte M Santos
- Laboratório de Imunologia e Biologia Molecular, Instituto de Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal da Bahia, Salvador, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-graduação em Processos Interativos de Órgãos e Sistemas, Instituto de Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal da Bahia, Salvador, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-graduação em Processos Interativos de Órgãos e Sistemas, Instituto de Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal da Bahia, Salvador, Brazil
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- Serviço de Animais Silvestres, Escola de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia, Universidade Federal da Bahia, Salvador, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-graduação em Processos Interativos de Órgãos e Sistemas, Instituto de Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal da Bahia, Salvador, Brazil
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- Departamento de Biointeração, Instituto de Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal da Bahia, Salvador, Brazil
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- Instituto de Tecnologias da Saúde, Centro Universitário SENAI CIMATEC, Salvador, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Imunologia e Biologia Molecular, Instituto de Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal da Bahia, Salvador, Brazil
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- Instituto de Tecnologias da Saúde, Centro Universitário SENAI CIMATEC, Salvador, Brazil
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The Role of Baccharis dracunculifolia and its Chemical Profile on Green Propolis Production by Apis mellifera. J Chem Ecol 2019; 46:150-162. [DOI: 10.1007/s10886-019-01141-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2019] [Revised: 11/21/2019] [Accepted: 12/17/2019] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Kalil MA, Santos LM, Barral TD, Rodrigues DM, Pereira NP, Sá MDCA, Umsza-Guez MA, Machado BAS, Meyer R, Portela RW. Brazilian Green Propolis as a Therapeutic Agent for the Post-surgical Treatment of Caseous Lymphadenitis in Sheep. Front Vet Sci 2019; 6:399. [PMID: 31850377 PMCID: PMC6887654 DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2019.00399] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2019] [Accepted: 10/28/2019] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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As antibiotics are ineffective when used to treat caseous lymphadenitis, the surgical excision of lesions is often required. Iodine solution (10%) is currently the choice for the post-surgical treatment; however, it may cause histotoxicity. Propolis are resinous substances composed by a mixture of different plants parts and molecules secreted by bees. As green propolis has already proven to possess anti-bacterial and wound healing properties, this study aimed to evaluate the use of a green propolis-based ointment as a therapeutic agent for the post-surgical treatment of caseous lymphadenitis. The caseous lesions of 28 sheep were surgically excised before dividing animals into two groups: (1) iodine-treated animals and (2) sheep treated with an ointment made with a previously characterized green propolis extract. Clinical data of animals, size of the scar area, the presence of moisture and secretion in the surgical wound, the humoral immune response against the bacterium and the susceptibility of C. pseudotuberculosis clinical isolates to the green propolis extract were analyzed. The green propolis-treated group presented complete healing of the surgical wound 1 week before the iodine-treated group. Additionally, animals treated with the green propolis ointment had fewer cases of wound secretion, but it was not statistically different from the iodine-treated group. No clinical signs indicating green propolis toxicity or other side effects were found, associated with a faster and more organized hair recovery by propolis use. The green propolis extract was able to inhibit the growth of 23 from the 27 C. pseudotuberculosis clinical isolates, with minimum inhibitory and minimum bactericide concentrations ranging from 01 to 08 mg/mL, and did not interfere with the humoral immune response against the bacterium. In addition, green propolis was able to inhibit biofilm formation by four of the C. pseudotuberculosis clinical isolates. We concluded that green propolis is a promising therapeutic agent to be used in the post-surgical treatment of caseous lymphadenitis in small ruminants due to its effects on surgical wound healing, hair recovery, inhibition of wound contamination and bacterial growth.
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- Instituto de Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal da Bahia, Salvador, Brazil
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- Instituto de Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal da Bahia, Salvador, Brazil
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Marquele-Oliveira F, da Silva Barud H, Torres EC, Machado RTA, Caetano GF, Leite MN, Frade MAC, Ribeiro SJL, Berretta AA. Development, characterization and pre-clinical trials of an innovative wound healing dressing based on propolis (EPP-AF®)-containing self-microemulsifying formulation incorporated in biocellulose membranes. Int J Biol Macromol 2019; 136:570-578. [PMID: 31226369 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2019.05.135] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2019] [Revised: 05/13/2019] [Accepted: 05/21/2019] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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The considerable role of pristine bacterial cellulose membranes (BC) as ideal dressings have been widely demonstrated to treat wounds and burns. Nevertheless, drawbacks regarding antimicrobial spectrum and frequent dressing replacement are still present. Based on this, the present work proposes an innovative dressing by incorporating a technological self-microemulsifying formulation (SMEF) encapsulating propolis (BC/PP). BC/PP was fully chemically and biologically characterized employing in vitro and in vivo models. Antimicrobial studies demonstrated BC/PP high efficiency against both gran-negative and gran-positive bacteria. Release studies evidenced propolis markers sustained release for up to 7 days. In vivo wound healing activity was assessed by wound healing rate, anti-inflammatory and tissue formation events and the results evidenced the pro-inflammatory activity of BC/PP, which could promote improved healing results. To conclude, BC/PP presented an outstanding antibacterial activity in vitro with weekly replacement and promotion of healing, offering, for the first time, a broad-spectrum biomembrane potential to treat infected wounds.
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- Franciane Marquele-Oliveira
- Laboratório de Pesquisa, Desenvolvimento e Inovação (P, D & I), Apis Flora Industrial e Comercial Ltda., Rua Triunfo 945, 14020-670 Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Biopolímeros e Biomateriais (BioPolMat), Universidade de Araraquara- Uniara, Araraquara, SP, Brazil; Instituto de Química, Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP) CP 355, 14800-900 Araraquara, SP, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Pesquisa, Desenvolvimento e Inovação (P, D & I), Apis Flora Industrial e Comercial Ltda., Rua Triunfo 945, 14020-670 Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil; Faculdade de Ciências Farmacêuticas de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo, Avenida do Café s/n, Monte Alegre, 14049-900 Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil
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- Departamento de Clínica Médica, Divisão de Dermatologia, Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo, Avenida Bandeirantes, 3900 - Monte Alegre, 14049-900 Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil
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- Departamento de Clínica Médica, Divisão de Dermatologia, Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo, Avenida Bandeirantes, 3900 - Monte Alegre, 14049-900 Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil
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- Departamento de Clínica Médica, Divisão de Dermatologia, Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo, Avenida Bandeirantes, 3900 - Monte Alegre, 14049-900 Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Biopolímeros e Biomateriais (BioPolMat), Universidade de Araraquara- Uniara, Araraquara, SP, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Pesquisa, Desenvolvimento e Inovação (P, D & I), Apis Flora Industrial e Comercial Ltda., Rua Triunfo 945, 14020-670 Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil; Faculdade de Ciências Farmacêuticas de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo, Avenida do Café s/n, Monte Alegre, 14049-900 Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil.
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Zeitoun R, Najjar F, Wehbi B, Khalil A, Fayyad-Kazan M, Dagher-Hamalian C, Faour WH, El-Makhour Y. Chemical Composition, Antioxidant and Anti-inflammatory Activity Evaluation of the Lebanese Propolis Extract. Curr Pharm Biotechnol 2019; 20:84-96. [DOI: 10.2174/1389201020666190206201241] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2018] [Revised: 06/14/2018] [Accepted: 01/19/2019] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
Abstract
Background:
Propolis is a resinous substance produced by bees and known to possess antioxidant,
antimicrobial, antiproliferative and anti-inflammatory activities.
Objective:
This study is aimed at evaluating the in vivo and in vitro anti-inflammatory potential of the
Crude Ethanolic Extract (CE) of Lebanese propolis and its Ethyl Acetate Fraction (EAF).
Method:
Chemical content of propolis was characterized using high-performance liquid chromatography
and LC-MS/MS. COX-2 and iNOS protein expression, nitric oxide (NO) and prostaglandin
(PGE2) release in LPS-activated RAW monocytes were achieved respectively by western blot and
spectrophotometry. Antioxidant activity was evaluated by DPPH free radical scavenging assay. Measurement
of paw thickness in carrageenan-induced paw edema in mice and pathologic assessment of inflammation
in paw sections were used to judge the anti-inflammatory properties of propolis.
Results:
Pathology analysis revealed in the treated group significant reduction of immune cell infiltration
and edema. Both extract and ethyl acetate fraction showed significant anti-inflammatory and antioxidant
effects in LPS-treated RAW cells characterized by the inhibition of COX-2 and iNOS protein
expression, as well as PGE2 and NO release. Chemical analysis of the crude extract and its ethyl acetate
fraction identified 28 different compounds of which two phenolic acids and nine other flavonoids
were also quantified. Ferulic acid, caffeic acid, chrysin, galangin, quercetin, and pinocembrin were
among the most representative compounds.
Conclusion:
Lebanese propolis is rich in a various amount of flavonoids which showed promising antiinflammatory
and antioxidant properties. Additionally, chemical analysis showed unique chemical
compositions with the potential of identifying ingredients with interesting anti-inflammatory activities.
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- Rawan Zeitoun
- Environmental Health Research Lab (EHRL), Faculty of Sciences V, Lebanese University, Nabatieh, Lebanon
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- Laboratoire d'Innovation Therapeutique, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Faculty of Sciences II, Lebanese University, Fanar, Lebanon
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- Faculty of Sciences I, Hadath Lebanese University, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Laboratory of Experimental Medicine (ULB Unit), CHU de Charleroi, A. Vesale Hospital, Universite Libre de Bruxelles, Montigny le Tilleul, Belgium
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- Institut de Biologie et de Medecine Moleculaires, Universite Libre de Bruxelles, 6041 Gosselies, Belgium
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- School of Medicine, Lebanese American University, Byblos, Lebanon
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- Environmental Health Research Lab (EHRL), Faculty of Sciences V, Lebanese University, Nabatieh, Lebanon
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de Miranda MB, Lanna MF, Nascimento ALB, de Paula CA, de Souza ME, Felipetto M, da Silva Barcelos L, de Moura SAL. Hydroalcoholic extract of Brazilian green propolis modulates inflammatory process in mice submitted to a low protein diet. Biomed Pharmacother 2018; 109:610-620. [PMID: 30399598 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2018.10.116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2018] [Revised: 10/19/2018] [Accepted: 10/20/2018] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
Abstract
The occurrence of inflammation and protein malnutrition is an aggravating risk factor for morbidity and mortality in the clinical setting. The green propolis, a natural product made by Apis mellifera bees from Baccharis dracunculifolia resin, has therapeutic potential to modulate chronic inflammation. However, its effect on inflammation in an impaired nutritional status is not known. The aim of this study was to characterize the effects of the administration of the hydroalcoholic extract of the green propolis in the chronic inflammatory process of mice submitted to a low-protein diet. For this, we used the subcutaneous implantation of sponge disks as an inflammatory model and the animals were distributed in the following groups: standard protein diet (12% protein content), control treatment; standard protein diet, propolis treatment; low-protein diet (3% protein content), control treatment; low-protein diet, propolis treatment. Propolis was given daily at a dose of 500 mg/kg (p.o.) during a period of 7 or 15 days. Our main findings show that animals fed with standard protein diet and treated with propolis had low levels of red blood cells, hemoglobin, and hematocrit, with the subsequent reestablishment of these levels, in addition to monocyte count elevation and higher TNF levels after one week of treatment. In the low-protein diet group, the propolis treatment provided a significant recovery in weight and maintenance of total serum protein levels at the end of two weeks of treatment. Histological analysis showed propolis reduced the inflammatory infiltrate in the sponges of both standard and low-protein diet groups. In addition, the propolis extract presented antiangiogenic effect in both groups. Therefore, our data suggests that the hydroalcoholic extract of the green propolis promotes weight recovery and avoid the reduction of protein levels, in addition to inhibit inflammation and angiogenesis in animals fed with a low-protein diet.
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- Marina Barcelos de Miranda
- Biomaterials and Experimental Pathology Laboratory, Biological Sciences Department, Federal University of Ouro Preto (UFOP) - Morro do Cruzeiro Campus, 35.400-000, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Biomaterials and Experimental Pathology Laboratory, Biological Sciences Department, Federal University of Ouro Preto (UFOP) - Morro do Cruzeiro Campus, 35.400-000, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Biomaterials and Experimental Pathology Laboratory, Biological Sciences Department, Federal University of Ouro Preto (UFOP) - Morro do Cruzeiro Campus, 35.400-000, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Clinical Analysis Department, Pharmacy School, Federal University of Ouro Preto (UFOP) - Morro do Cruzeiro Campus, 35.400-000, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Experimental Nutrition Laboratory, Nutrition School, Federal University of Ouro Preto (UFOP) - Morro do Cruzeiro Campus, 35.400-000, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Angiogenesis and Stem Cell Laboratory, Physiology and Biophysics Department, Biological Sciences Institute, Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG), Av. Antônio Carlos 6627, 31.270-901, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Angiogenesis and Stem Cell Laboratory, Physiology and Biophysics Department, Biological Sciences Institute, Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG), Av. Antônio Carlos 6627, 31.270-901, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Biomaterials and Experimental Pathology Laboratory, Biological Sciences Department, Federal University of Ouro Preto (UFOP) - Morro do Cruzeiro Campus, 35.400-000, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
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Kitamura H, Saito N, Fujimoto J, Nakashima KI, Fujikura D. Brazilian propolis ethanol extract and its component kaempferol induce myeloid-derived suppressor cells from macrophages of mice in vivo and in vitro. Altern Ther Health Med 2018; 18:138. [PMID: 29720160 PMCID: PMC5930496 DOI: 10.1186/s12906-018-2198-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2018] [Accepted: 04/10/2018] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
Abstract
Background Brazilian green propolis is produced by mixing secretions from Africanized honey bees with exudate, mainly from Baccharis dracunculifolia. Brazilian propolis is especially rich in flavonoids and cinammic acid derivatives, and it has been widely used in folk medicine owing to its anti-inflammatory, anti-viral, tumoricidal, and analgesic effects. Moreover, it is applied to prevent metabolic disorders, such as type 2 diabetes and arteriosclerosis. Previously, we demonstrated that propolis ethanol extract ameliorated type 2 diabetes in a mouse model through the resolution of adipose tissue inflammation. The aims of this study were to identify the immunosuppressive cells directly elicited by propolis extract and to evaluate the flavonoids that induce such cells. Methods Ethanol extract of Brazilian propolis (PEE; 100 mg/kg i.p., twice a week) was injected into lean or high fat-fed obese C57BL/6 mice or C57BL/6 ob/ob mice for one month. Subsequently, immune cells in visceral adipose tissue and the peritoneal cavity were monitored using FACS analysis. Isolated macrophages and the macrophage-like cell line J774.1 were treated with PEE and its constituent components, and the expression of immune suppressive myeloid markers were evaluated. Finally, we injected one of the identified compounds, kaempferol, into C57BL/6 mice and performed FACS analysis on the adipose tissue. Results Intraperitoneal treatment of PEE induces CD11b+, Gr-1+ myeloid-derived suppressor cells (MDSCs) in visceral adipose tissue and the peritoneal cavity of lean and obese mice. PEE directly stimulates cultured M1 macrophages to transdifferentiate into MDSCs. Among twelve compounds isolated from PEE, kaempferol has an exclusive effect on MDSCs induction in vitro. Accordingly, intraperitoneal injection of kaempferol causes accumulation of MDSCs in the visceral adipose tissue of mice. Conclusion Brazilian PEE and its compound kaempferol strongly induce MDSCs in visceral adipose tissue at a relatively early phase of inflammation. Given the strong anti-inflammatory action of MDSCs, the induction of MDSCs by PEE and kaempferol is expected to be useful for anti-diabetic and anti-inflammatory therapies. Graphical Abstract ![]()
Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (10.1186/s12906-018-2198-5) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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Evaluation of the effects of Iranian propolis on the severity of post operational-induced peritoneal adhesion in rats. Biomed Pharmacother 2018; 99:346-353. [DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2018.01.068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2017] [Revised: 01/06/2018] [Accepted: 01/11/2018] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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Comparison of honey and dextrose solution on post-operative peritoneal adhesion in rat model. Biomed Pharmacother 2017; 92:849-855. [DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2017.05.114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2017] [Revised: 05/21/2017] [Accepted: 05/24/2017] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Mounieb F, Ramadan L, Akool ES, Balah A. Propolis alleviates concanavalin A-induced hepatitis by modulating cytokine secretion and inhibition of reactive oxygen species. Naunyn Schmiedebergs Arch Pharmacol 2017; 390:1105-1115. [DOI: 10.1007/s00210-017-1410-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2017] [Accepted: 07/21/2017] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Corrêa FRS, Schanuel FS, Moura-Nunes N, Monte-Alto-Costa A, Daleprane JB. Brazilian red propolis improves cutaneous wound healing suppressing inflammation-associated transcription factor NFκB. Biomed Pharmacother 2016; 86:162-171. [PMID: 27978495 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2016.12.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2016] [Revised: 12/02/2016] [Accepted: 12/07/2016] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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The use of natural products in wound healing has been extensively studied in the context of complementary and alternative medicine. Propolis, a natural product, is a polyphenol-rich resin used for this purpose. This study aimed to investigate the effect of Brazilian Red Propolis Extract (BRPE) on inflammation and wound healing in mice, using a tissue repair model. The BRPE polyphenol content was analyzed by liquid chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry (LC/MS). A full-thickness excision lesion was created, and mice were treated orally with daily doses of vehicle solution (water-alcohol solution containing 2% of ethanol, control group) or 100mg/kg of BRPE (P100 group) during nine consecutive days. BRPE chemical composition analysis showed that this complex matrix contains several phenolic compounds such as phenolic acids, phenolic terpenes and flavonoids (especially catechins, flavonols, chalcones, isoflavones, isoflavans, pterocarpans and bioflavonoids). After BRPE administration, it was observed that, when compared to the control group, P100 group presented faster wound closure (p<0.001); less neutrophils per mm2 (p<0.05) and macrophages (p<0.01) in tissue analyses, down regulation of the inflammatory transcription factor pNF-κB protein expression, and reduced production of inflammatory cytokine, such as TGF-β, TNF-α (p<0.0001), and IL-6 (p<0.001). These findings suggest a positive role of BRPE oral administration in the wound healing process via suppressing the inflammatory response during tissue repair.
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Rio de Janeiro State University, 20950-003, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Department of Basic and Experimental Nutrition, Rio de Janeiro State University, 20550-900, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Rio de Janeiro State University, 20950-003, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Department of Basic and Experimental Nutrition, Rio de Janeiro State University, 20550-900, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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AlGabbani Q, Mansour L, Elnakady YA, Al-Quraishy S, Alomar S, Al-Shaebi EM, Abdel-Baki AAS. In vivo assessment of the antimalarial and spleen-protective activities of the Saudi propolis methanolic extract. Parasitol Res 2016; 116:539-547. [DOI: 10.1007/s00436-016-5318-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2016] [Accepted: 10/28/2016] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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In vivo evaluation of mutagenic and recombinagenic activities of Brazilian propolis. Food Chem Toxicol 2016; 96:117-21. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2016.07.037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2016] [Revised: 06/30/2016] [Accepted: 07/29/2016] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Bueno-Silva B, Kawamoto D, Ando-Suguimoto ES, Alencar SM, Rosalen PL, Mayer MPA. Brazilian Red Propolis Attenuates Inflammatory Signaling Cascade in LPS-Activated Macrophages. PLoS One 2015; 10:e0144954. [PMID: 26660901 PMCID: PMC4684384 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0144954] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2015] [Accepted: 11/27/2015] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
Abstract
Although previous studies suggested an anti-inflammatory property of Brazilian red propolis (BRP), the mechanisms involved in the anti-inflammatory effects of BRP and its activity on macrophages were still not elucidated. This study aimed to evaluate whether BRP attenuates the inflammatory effect of LPS on macrophages and to investigate its underlying mechanisms. BRP was added to RAW 264.7 murine macrophages after activation with LPS. NO production, cell viability, cytokines profile were evaluated. Activation of inflammatory signaling pathways and macrophage polarization were determined by RT-qPCR and Western blot. BRP at 50 μg/ml inhibited NO production by 78% without affecting cell viability. Cd80 and Cd86 were upregulated whereas mrc1 was down regulated by BRP indicating macrophage polarization at M1. BRP attenuated the production of pro-inflammatory mediators IL-12, GM-CSF, IFN-Ɣ, IL-1β in cell supernatants although levels of TNF- α and IL-6 were slightly increased after BRP treatment. Levels of IL-4, IL-10 and TGF-β were also reduced by BRP. BRP significantly reduced the up-regulation promoted by LPS of transcription of genes in inflammatory signaling (Pdk1, Pak1, Nfkb1, Mtcp1, Gsk3b, Fos and Elk1) and of Il1β and Il1f9 (fold-change rate > 5), which were further confirmed by the inhibition of NF-κB and MAPK signaling pathways. Furthermore, the upstream adaptor MyD88 adaptor-like (Mal), also known as TIRAP, involved in TLR2 and TLR4 signaling, was down- regulated in BRP treated LPS-activated macrophages. Given that BRP inhibited multiple signaling pathways in macrophages involved in the inflammatory process activated by LPS, our data indicated that BRP is a noteworthy food-source for the discovery of new bioactive compounds and a potential candidate to attenuate exhacerbated inflammatory diseases.
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- Bruno Bueno-Silva
- Department of Microbiology, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Microbiology, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Microbiology, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- College of Agriculture “Luiz de Queiroz” (ESALQ/USP), Piracicaba, SP, Brazil
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- Piracicaba Dental School, University of Campinas–UNICAMP, Department of Physiologic Sciences, Piracicaba, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Microbiology, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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Ointment of Brassica oleracea var. capitata Matures the Extracellular Matrix in Skin Wounds of Wistar Rats. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2015; 2015:919342. [PMID: 26170889 PMCID: PMC4481082 DOI: 10.1155/2015/919342] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2015] [Revised: 05/17/2015] [Accepted: 05/19/2015] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Wound healing is a complex process that aims to restore damaged tissue. Phytotherapeutics, such as cabbage, Brassica oleracea var. capitata (Brassicaceae), and sunflower, Helianthus annuus L. (Asteraceae) oil, are used as wound healers. Five circular wounds, each 12 mm in diameter, were made in the dorsolateral region of each rat. The animals were divided into four groups: balsam (B. oleracea); ointment (B. oleracea); sunflower oil (Helianthus annuus); control (saline solution 0.9%). These products were applied daily for 20 days and every four days the tissues of different wounds were removed. The wound contraction area, total collagen, types I and III collagen, glycosaminoglycans, and tissue cellularity were analyzed. In the groups that received ointment and balsam there was reduction in the wound area on days 4, 8, 12, and 20. Throughout the trial period, the balsam and ointment groups showed a higher amount of total collagen, type I collagen, and glycosaminoglycan compared to the others groups. The rats in the groups treated with B. oleracea var. capitata showed a higher number of cells on days 8, 16, and 20. B. oleracea was effective in stimulating the maturation of collagen and increasing the cellularity, as also in improving the mechanical resistance of the newly formed tissue.
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Chirumbolo S. Anti-inflammatory property of propolis. J Clin Biochem Nutr 2015; 56:163-4. [PMID: 25759523 PMCID: PMC4345176 DOI: 10.3164/jcbn.14-110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2014] [Accepted: 12/08/2014] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
Affiliation(s)
- Salvatore Chirumbolo
- Laboratory of Physiopathology of Obesity, Department of Medicine University of Verona, LURM est, Policlinico GB Rossi, Piazzale AL Scuro 10, 37134 Verona, Italy
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Gao W, Guo C. Author’s response re: ”Anti-inflammatory property of propolis”. J Clin Biochem Nutr 2015. [DOI: 10.3164/jcbn.14-110_res] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Paulino N, Coutinho LA, Coutinho JR, Vilela GC, Silva Leandro VPD, Paulino AS. Antiulcerogenic Effect of Brazilian Propolis Formulation in Mice. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2015. [DOI: 10.4236/pp.2015.612060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Guedes-da-Silva FH, Shrestha D, Salles BC, Figueiredo VP, Lopes LR, Dias L, Barcelos LDS, Moura S, de Andrade SP, Talvani A. Trypanosoma cruzi antigens induce inflammatory angiogenesis in a mouse subcutaneous sponge model. Microvasc Res 2014; 97:130-6. [PMID: 25446369 DOI: 10.1016/j.mvr.2014.10.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2014] [Revised: 10/15/2014] [Accepted: 10/17/2014] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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Acute inflammation and angiogenesis are persistent features of several pathological conditions induced by biological agents leading to the resolution of local and systemic events. Glycoproteins derived from the protozoan Trypanosoma cruzi are suggested to mediate angiogenesis induced by inflammatory cells with still undescribed mechanisms. In this study, we investigated the effects of total antigen from trypomastigote forms of T. cruzi (Y strain), inoculated in sponges 24h after implantation in mice, on angiogenesis, inflammatory cell pattern and endogenous production of inflammatory and angiogenic mediators on days 1, 4, 7 and 14 post-implant. There was an increase in hemoglobin content and in the number of blood vessels associated with T. cruzi antigen stimuli on the 14th day, assessed by the hemoglobin of the implants and by morphometric analysis. However, these antigens were not able to increase type I collagen content on the 14th day. Parasite antigens also induced high production of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and inflammatory mediators TNF-alpha, CCL2 and CCL5 on the 7th day in sponges when compared to the unstimulated group. Neutrophils and macrophages were determined by measuring myeloperoxidase (MPO) and N-acetyl-β-d-glucosaminidase (NAG) enzyme activities, respectively. Only NAG was increased after stimulation with antigens, starting from day 4 and peaking at day 7. Together, these data showed that antigens from the Y strain of T. cruzi are able to promote inflammatory neovascularization probably induced by macrophage-induced angiogenic mediators in T. cruzi antigen-stimulated sponges in Swiss mice.
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Biológicas/NUPEB, Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto, Ouro Preto, MG, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Biológicas/NUPEB, Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto, Ouro Preto, MG, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Biológicas/NUPEB, Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto, Ouro Preto, MG, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Biológicas/NUPEB, Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto, Ouro Preto, MG, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Biológicas/NUPEB, Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto, Ouro Preto, MG, Brazil
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- Departamento de Ciências Biológicas, Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto, Ouro Preto, MG, Brazil; Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Biológicas/NUPEB, Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto, Ouro Preto, MG, Brazil
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- Departamento de Fisiologia, ICB, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
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- Departamento de Ciências Biológicas, Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto, Ouro Preto, MG, Brazil; Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Biológicas/NUPEB, Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto, Ouro Preto, MG, Brazil; Programa de Pós-Graduação em Saúde e Nutrição, Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto, Ouro Preto, MG, Brazil.
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