TY - JOUR
T1 - Propolis: A Natural Substance with Multifaceted Properties and Activities
AU - MARTINOTTI, Simona
AU - Bonsignore, Gregorio
AU - RANZATO, Elia
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2025 by the authors.
PY - 2025
Y1 - 2025
N2 - Propolis (bee glue) is a complex mixture of resins, waxes, and gums, and it is a resinous exudate manufactured by honey bees to maintain the integrity of the hive and defend against external threats. This multifunctional material exhibits several striking properties. The anti-inflammatory properties of propolis have made it a subject of traditional medicine over time, from ancient Egyptian mummification to modern complementary medicine. Propolis with rich phytochemicals, such as polyphenols and flavonoids, exhibit anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anticancer effects. This review describes multiple properties and uses of propolis, highlighting the role of propolis as an exceptional natural resource with high therapeutic potential.
AB - Propolis (bee glue) is a complex mixture of resins, waxes, and gums, and it is a resinous exudate manufactured by honey bees to maintain the integrity of the hive and defend against external threats. This multifunctional material exhibits several striking properties. The anti-inflammatory properties of propolis have made it a subject of traditional medicine over time, from ancient Egyptian mummification to modern complementary medicine. Propolis with rich phytochemicals, such as polyphenols and flavonoids, exhibit anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anticancer effects. This review describes multiple properties and uses of propolis, highlighting the role of propolis as an exceptional natural resource with high therapeutic potential.
UR - https://iris.uniupo.it/handle/11579/204742
U2 - 10.3390/ijms26041519
DO - 10.3390/ijms26041519
M3 - Article
SN - 1422-0067
VL - 26
JO - International Journal of Molecular Sciences
JF - International Journal of Molecular Sciences
IS - 4
ER -
