Propolis: A Complex Natural Product with a Plethora of Biological Activities That Can Be Explored for Drug Development
Joint Authors
Silva-Carvalho, Ricardo
Almeida-Aguiar, Cristina
Baltazar, Fátima
Source
Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-29, 29 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-05-27
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
29
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The health industry has always used natural products as a rich, promising, and alternative source of drugs that are used in the health system.
Propolis, a natural resinous product known for centuries, is a complex product obtained by honey bees from substances collected from parts of different plants, buds, and exudates in different geographic areas.
Propolis has been attracting scientific attention since it has many biological and pharmacological properties, which are related to its chemical composition.
Several in vitro and in vivo studies have been performed to characterize and understand the diverse bioactivities of propolis and its isolated compounds, as well as to evaluate and validate its potential.
Yet, there is a lack of information concerning clinical effectiveness.
The goal of this review is to discuss the potential of propolis for the development of new drugs by presenting published data concerning the chemical composition and the biological properties of this natural compound from different geographic origins.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Silva-Carvalho, Ricardo& Baltazar, Fátima& Almeida-Aguiar, Cristina. 2015. Propolis: A Complex Natural Product with a Plethora of Biological Activities That Can Be Explored for Drug Development. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-29.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1061238
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Silva-Carvalho, Ricardo…[et al.]. Propolis: A Complex Natural Product with a Plethora of Biological Activities That Can Be Explored for Drug Development. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-29.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1061238
American Medical Association (AMA)
Silva-Carvalho, Ricardo& Baltazar, Fátima& Almeida-Aguiar, Cristina. Propolis: A Complex Natural Product with a Plethora of Biological Activities That Can Be Explored for Drug Development. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-29.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1061238
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1061238