PMID: Phytother Res. 2019 Jun ;33(6):1616-1626. Epub 2019 Apr 5. PMID: 30950136 Abstract Title: The efficacy of propolis on markers of glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Abstract: BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: The impetus for the current study was to evaluate the efficacy of propolis supplementation on markers …
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Brazilian red propolis reduces orange-complex periodontopathogens growing in multispecies biofilms.
PMID: Biofouling. 2019 03 ;35(3):308-319. Epub 2019 Apr 24. PMID: 31014106 Abstract Title: Brazilian red propolis reduces orange-complex periodontopathogens growing in multispecies biofilms. Abstract: This study investigated the antimicrobial effects of the ethanolic extract of Brazilian red propolis (BRP) on multispecies biofilms. A seven-day-old subgingival biofilm with 32 species was grown in a Calgary device. …
Propolis extracts inhibit UV-induced photodamage in human experimental in vitro skin models.
PMID: Antioxidants (Basel). 2019 May 9 ;8(5). Epub 2019 May 9. PMID: 31075866 Abstract Title: Propolis Extracts Inhibit UV-Induced Photodamage in Human Experimental In Vitro Skin Models. Abstract: The aim of this study was to assess the antioxidant, photoprotective, and antiaging effects of Greek propolis. Propolis was subjected to n-heptane or methanol extraction. Total phenolic/flavonoid …
Propolis potentiates methotrexate anticancer mechanism and reduces its toxic effects.
PMID: Nutr Cancer. 2019 Jul 18:1-21. Epub 2019 Jul 18. PMID: 31318622 Abstract Title: Propolis Potentiates Methotrexate Anticancer Mechanism and Reduces its Toxic Effects. Abstract: Egyptian propolis is a powerful antioxidant and free radical scavenger produced by bees. The current study was designed to characterize Egyptian propolis, investigate its anticancer effect in vitro and its …
These findings revealed the therapeutic potential and the underlying mechanisms of propolis against liver fibrosis.
PMID: Cell Physiol Biochem. 2019 ;53(2):301-322. PMID: 31343125 Abstract Title: The Therapeutic Mechanisms of Propolis Against CCl-Mediated Liver Injury by Mediating Apoptosis of Activated Hepatic Stellate Cells and Improving the Hepatic Architecture through PI3K/AKT/mTOR, TGF-β/Smad2, Bcl2/BAX/P53 and iNOS Signaling Pathways. Abstract: BACKGROUND/AIMS: Propolis is one of the most promising natural products, exhibiting not only therapeutic …
Propolis attenuates lipopolysaccharide-induced inflammatory responses in murine RAW 264.7 macrophages.
PMID: J Food Biochem. 2019 Aug ;43(8):e12926. Epub 2019 Jun 10. PMID: 31368546 Abstract Title: Propolis attenuates lipopolysaccharide-induced inflammatory responses through intracellular ROS and NO levels along with downregulation of IL-1β and IL-6 expressions in murine RAW 264.7 macrophages. Abstract: Propolis had a wide spectrum of biological activities. In the current study, antioxidative and the …
Detoxification effects of aloe polysaccharide and propolis on the urinary excretion of metabolites in smokers.
PMID: Food Chem Toxicol. 2019 Aug ;130:99-108. Epub 2019 May 18. PMID: 31112706 Abstract Title: Detoxification effects of aloe polysaccharide and propolis on the urinary excretion of metabolites in smokers. Abstract: The aim of the present study was to investigate the detoxifying effects of aloe polysaccharide (APS), propolis, and the mixture of APS and propolis …
Aloe-emodin attenuates myocardial infarction and apoptosis via up-regulating miR-133 expression.
PMID: Pharmacol Res. 2019 Aug ;146:104315. Epub 2019 Jun 14. PMID: 31207343 Abstract Title: Aloe-emodin attenuates myocardial infarction and apoptosis via up-regulating miR-133 expression. Abstract: Aloe-emodin (AE) is an anthraquinone derived from rhubarb and has a variety of pharmacological actions. However, the role of AE in regulating ischemic heart diseases is still unclear. The present …
Antibacterial effect of Aloe vera leaf gel against Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae.
PMID: Mymensingh Med J. 2019 Jul ;28(3):490-496. PMID: 31391416 Abstract Title: Antibacterial Effect of Aloe vera (Aloe barbadensis) leaf gel against Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae. Abstract: This experimental study was carried out to determine the antibacterial effect of Ethanolic extract of Aloe vera leaf gel (EAE) against standard strains of …
Dandelion and lemongrass extracts were able to significantly reduce the tumour burden in prostate cancer xenograft models.
PMID: Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2019 ;2019:2951428. Epub 2019 Jul 17. PMID: 31391857 Abstract Title: Dandelion Root and Lemongrass Extracts Induce Apoptosis, Enhance Chemotherapeutic Efficacy, and Reduce Tumour Xenograft Growthin Prostate Cancer. Abstract: Many conventional chemotherapies have indicated side effects due to a lack of treatment specificity and are thus not suitable for long-term …
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