Natural antioxidant activities of plants in preventing cataractogenesis

E Imelda, R Idroes, K Khairan, RR Lubis, AH Abas… - Antioxidants, 2022 - mdpi.com
A cataract is a condition that causes 17 million people to experience blindness and is the
most significant cause of vision loss, around 47.9%. The formation of cataracts is linked to …

Exploring the Functional Properties of Propolis, Geopropolis, and Cerumen, with a Special Emphasis on Their Antimicrobial Effects

B Chuttong, K Lim, P Praphawilai, K Danmek, J Maitip… - Foods, 2023 - mdpi.com
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 …

Simultaneous optimization of extraction yield, phenolic compounds and antioxidant activity of Moroccan propolis extracts: Improvement of ultrasound-assisted …

A Aboulghazi, M Bakour, M Fadil, B Lyoussi - Processes, 2022 - mdpi.com
Propolis has given rise to refreshing interest in recent years in the field of conventional
medicine. Its extraction represents an important process that requires optimal conditions …

Propolis-based nanostructured lipid carriers for α-mangostin delivery: formulation, characterization, and in vitro antioxidant activity evaluation

C Suhandi, G Wilar, R Lesmana, F Zulhendri… - Molecules, 2023 - mdpi.com
α-Mangostin (a xanthone derivative found in the pericarp of Garcinia mangostana L.) and
propolis extract (which is rich in flavonoids and phenols) are known for their antioxidant …

[HTML][HTML] Effect of propolis extract as a natural preservative on quality and shelf life of marinated chicken breast (chicken Kebab)

M Mahdavi-Roshan, S Gheibi, A Pourfarzad - Lwt, 2022 - Elsevier
Propolis extract can be used as a natural preservative in the poultry industry. This study is
thus aimed to investigate the effects of propolis aqueous extract on the microbial …

[HTML][HTML] Study of stingless bee (Heterotrigona itama) propolis using LC-MS/MS and TGA-FTIR

JR Lim, LS Chua, J Soo - Applied Food Research, 2023 - Elsevier
Propolis, especially meliponini propolis is getting more popular in the functional food market,
mainly due to its pharmacological importance. The quality of propolis is largely dependent …

Propolis efficacy: The quest for eco-friendly solvents

AS Freitas, A Cunha, P Parpot, SM Cardoso, R Oliveira… - Molecules, 2022 - mdpi.com
Propolis, a natural product made by bees with resins and balsams, is known for its complex
chemical composition and remarkable bioactivities. In this study, propolis extraction was …

Bio‐Functional Potential and Biochemical Properties of Propolis Collected from Different Regions of Balochistan Province of Pakistan

A Akbar, Z Gul, S Aziz, MB Sadiq… - Oxidative Medicine …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Propolis is a well‐known resinous natural substance collected by honeybees (Apis mellifera
L.) from plants exudations. Variations in chemical composition of propolis are due to different …

[HTML][HTML] Thymoquinone enhances the antioxidant and anticancer activity of Lebanese propolis

S AlDreini, Z Fatfat, N Abou Ibrahim… - World Journal of …, 2023 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
BACKGROUND Reactive oxygen species (ROS) are produced by multiple cellular
processes and are maintained at optimal levels in normal cells by endogenous antioxidants …

Functional potential and chemical profile analysis of propolis oil extracted from propolis of balochistan

S Aziz, A Akbar, Z Gul, MB Sadiq… - Journal of Food …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Propolis oil (PO) was examined for chemical composition, phenolic and flavonoid content,
and antioxidant and antimicrobial potential. Phenolic and flavonoid contents were …