ReviewMolecules (Basel, Switzerland)2022
Perspectives for Uses of Propolis in Therapy against Infectious Diseases.
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- Effect of propolis mouthwash on the incidence of ventilator-associated pneumonia in intensive care unit patients: a comparative randomized triple-blind clinical trial.BMC oral health · 2024Trial
- Antibacterial, Phytochemical, and Antioxidant Properties of Propolis Extracts Obtained Using Different Solvents Against Multidrug-Resistant Bacteria.Pathogens (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
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- Propolis: A Natural Bioactive Compound with Emerging Roles in Functional Food Applications.International journal of molecular sciences · 2026Review
- Chemical composition and oral sub-chronic safety of Algerian propolis with in silico targeting of Keap1-Nrf2 and mitochondrial proteins.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- Caucasian and Egyptian chitosan/propolis nanocomposites inhibit deformed wing virus in Apis mellifera L. cell lines.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- Antiviral activity of the aqueous extract of twelve monthly-collections of propolis from Barra do Corda.Scientific reports · 2026Article
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- Toxic Metal Content in Mexican Propolis: A Human Health Risk Assessment.Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
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- Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles FromInternational journal of microbiology · 2026Article
- What Do Turkish Parents Think About Using Bee Products for Their Children?Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Water-based propolis enhances 5-fluorouracil drug efficiency in gastric and colorectal cancer cells through cell stress response, anti-migratory, and apoptotic effects regardless of p53 status.Medical oncology (Northwood, London, England) · 2025Article
- Ecological, Apicultural, and Therapeutic Value ofFoods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
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- Exploring Global Interest in Propolis, Nanosilver, and Biomaterials: Insights and Implications for Dentistry from Big Data Analytics.Dentistry journal · 2025Article
- Chemical composition of Egyptian propolis and studying its antimicrobial activity and synergistic action with honey against some multidrug-resistant uropathogens.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Forecasting the Impact of Climate Change onInsects · 2025Article
- Antioxidant Activity, Phenolic Acid, and Flavonoid Composition of an Antiseptic Ointment Based on Aloe and Green Propolis and Its Potential for Preventing Mastitis in Dairy Cows.Veterinary sciences · 2025Article
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Abstract
Propolis has gained wide popularity over the last decades in several parts of the world. In parallel, the literature about propolis composition and biological properties increased markedly. A great number of papers have demonstrated that propolis from different parts of the world is composed mainly of phenolic substances, frequently flavonoids, derived from plant resins. Propolis has a relevant role in increasing the social immunity of bee hives. Experimental evidence indicates that propolis and its components have activity against bacteria, fungi, and viruses. Mechanisms of action on bacteria, fungi, and viruses are known for several propolis components. Experiments have shown that propolis may act synergistically with antibiotics, antifungals, and antivirus drugs, permitting the administration of lower doses of drugs and higher antimicrobial effects. The current trend of growing resistance of microbial pathogens to the available drugs has encouraged the introduction of propolis in therapy against infectious diseases. Because propolis composition is widely variable, standardized propolis extracts have been produced. Successful clinical trials have included propolis extracts as medicine in dentistry and as an adjuvant in the treatment of patients against COVID-19. Present world health conditions encourage initiatives toward the spread of the niche of propolis, not only as traditional and alternative medicine but also as a relevant protagonist in anti-infectious therapy. Production of propolis and other apiary products is environmentally friendly and may contribute to alleviating the current crisis of the decline of bee populations. Propolis production has had social-economic relevance in Brazil, providing benefits to underprivileged people.
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