ReviewSaudi journal of biological sciences2019
Composition and functional properties of propolis (bee glue): A review.
Review in Saudi journal of biological sciences, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 199 papers.
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199 citing papers in PubMed, 615 citations in OpenAlex.
- Clinical and microbiological effects of a propolis toothpaste in patients with periodontitis under supportive periodontal therapy: a randomized double-blind clinical trial.Clinical oral investigations · 2025Trial
- Effect of propolis on mood, quality of life, and metabolic profiles in subjects with metabolic syndrome: a randomized clinical trial.Scientific reports · 2023Trial
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- Land use and propolis composition: an analysis of the wax content of Apis mellifera propolis.Oecologia · 2026Article
- Antibacterial, Antioxidant, and Anti-Inflammatory Activities of Thai Stingless Bee Propolis Extracts.Biology · 2026Article
- Species-specific structuring of gut bacterial and fungal communities in honey bees Apis cerana and Apis mellifera.Antonie van Leeuwenhoek · 2026Article
- Chemical Composition and Biological Activities of Propolis From Eastern Anatolia: Antioxidant, Enzyme Inhibitory, and Antimicrobial Activities.Chemistry & biodiversity · 2026Article
- Propolis: A Natural Bioactive Compound with Emerging Roles in Functional Food Applications.International journal of molecular sciences · 2026Review
- Engineering a dual-action nitric oxide and propolis releasing polymeric matrix for extended antimicrobial efficacy.Journal of materials chemistry. B · 2026Article
- Uncovering Bioactive Compounds in Propolis Extracts Prior to Isolation Through NMR Chemometric Analysis.Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Understanding the Effect of Propolis and Its Derivatives AgainstJournal of fungi (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- ComparativeMagnetic resonance in chemistry : MRC · 2026Article
- Chihuahuan Propolis as a Non-Antibiotic Intracanal Agent AgainstMicroorganisms · 2026Article
- Propolis in Obesity and Related Metabolic Disorders: Mechanistic and Clinical Insights-A Scoping Review.Nutrients · 2026Article
- From Chemistry to Functionality: HPLC-DAD/LC-MS/MS Characterization of Bee Product-EnrichedACS omega · 2026Article
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- Tri-Layer Composite Nanofiber Wound Dressing Incorporating Glucantime and Silver Nanoparticles for Cutaneous Leishmaniasis Management.Journal of functional biomaterials · 2026Article
- A propolis-rich hive environment affects redox gene expression and gut microbiota at the individual and social level in honey bees.FEMS microbes · 2026Article
- Bioactive potential of green tea kombucha with propolis:Frontiers in nutrition · 2026Article
- Propolis impairs cellular proliferation by promoting oxidative damage and disrupting macromolecular composition in a yeast model.Scientific reports · 2025Article
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12 authors at 8 institutions in 4 countries.
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Abstract
Propolis is a natural substance collected by honey bees from various plants such as, poplar, palm, pine, conifer secretions, gums, resins, mucilage and leaf buds. It is collected and brought very painstakingly by honey bees to be used for sealing cracks and crevices occurring in their hives. Originally, it as an antiseptic meant for preventing bee-hive from microbial infections along with preventing decomposition of intruders. Additionally, propolis has been used in folk medicine for centuries. The biological characteristics of propolis depend upon its chemical composition, plant sources, geographical zone and seasons. More than 300 compounds have been identified in propolis such as, phenolic compounds, aromatic acids, essential oils, waxes and amino acids. Many scientific articles are published every year in different international journals, and several groups of researchers have focused their attention on the chemical compounds and biological activity of propolis.
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