Propolis: An update on its chemistry and pharmacological applications

R Hossain, C Quispe, RA Khan, ASM Saikat, P Ray… - Chinese medicine, 2022 - Springer
Propolis, a resinous substance produced by honeybees from various plant sources, has
been used for thousands of years in traditional medicine for several purposes all over the …

[HTML][HTML] Recent update on the anti-inflammatory activities of propolis

F Zulhendri, R Lesmana, S Tandean, A Christoper… - Molecules, 2022 - mdpi.com
In recent years, research has demonstrated the efficacy propolis as a potential raw material
for pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals. There is limited report detailing the mechanisms of …

[HTML][HTML] Anticancer activity of propolis and its compounds

E Forma, M Bryś - Nutrients, 2021 - mdpi.com
Propolis is a natural material that honey bees (Apis mellifera) produce from various
botanical sources. The therapeutic activity of propolis, including antibacterial, antifungal, and …

Biosynthesis and characterization of gold nanoparticles using Brazilian red propolis and evaluation of its antimicrobial and anticancer activities

CEA Botteon, LB Silva, GV Ccana-Ccapatinta… - Scientific Reports, 2021 - nature.com
Gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) are highlighted due to their low toxicity, compatibility with the
human body, high surface area to volume ratio, and surfaces that can be easily modified …

Application of molecular simulation methods in food science: status and prospects

Y Yu, S Xu, R He, G Liang - Journal of agricultural and food …, 2023 - ACS Publications
Molecular simulation methods, such as molecular docking, molecular dynamic (MD)
simulation, and quantum chemical (QC) calculation, have become popular as …

Flavonoids as potential agents in the management of type 2 diabetes through the modulation of α-amylase and α-glucosidase activity: A review

C Proença, D Ribeiro, M Freitas… - Critical Reviews in Food …, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
Abstract Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is one of the most prevalent metabolic diseases worldwide
and is characterized by increased postprandial hyperglycemia (PPHG). α-Amylase and α …

Phytochemistry and pharmacology of natural prenylated flavonoids

HW Lv, QL Wang, M Luo, MD Zhu, HM Liang… - Archives of pharmacal …, 2023 - Springer
Prenylated flavonoids are a special kind of flavonoid derivative possessing one or more
prenyl groups in the parent nucleus of the flavonoid. The presence of the prenyl side chain …

Enhancement of bioavailability and bioactivity of diet-derived flavonoids by application of nanotechnology: A review

H Teng, Y Zheng, H Cao, Q Huang… - Critical Reviews in …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Flavonoids, which are a class of polyphenols widely existing in food and medicine, have
enormous pharmacological effects. The functional properties of flavonoids are mainly …

Discovery of anti-inflammatory natural flavonoids: Diverse scaffolds and promising leads for drug discovery

J Li, R Zhao, P Miao, F Xu, J Chen, X Jiang… - European Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
Natural products have been utilized for medicinal purposes for millennia, endowing them
with a rich source of chemical scaffolds and pharmacological leads for drug discovery …

A comprehensive review: Biological activity, modification and synthetic methodologies of prenylated flavonoids

S Shi, J Li, X Zhao, Q Liu, SJ Song - Phytochemistry, 2021 - Elsevier
Prenylated flavonoids, a unique class of flavonoids which combine a flavonoid skeleton and
a lipophilic prenyl side-chain, possess great potential biological activities including …