Propolis is a resinous mixture produced by honeybees which has been used since ancient times for its useful properties. However, its chemical composition and bioactivity may vary, depending on the geographical area of origin and the type of tree bees use for collecting pollen. In this context, this research aimed to investigate the total phenolic content (using the Folin-Ciocalteu assay) and the total antioxidant capacity (using the FRAP, DPPH, and ABTS assays) of three black poplar (Populus nigra L.) propolis (BPP) solutions (S1, S2, and S3), as well as the chemical composition (HPLC-ESI-MSn) and biological activities (effect on cell viability, genotoxic/antigenotoxic properties, and anti-inflammatory activity, and effect on ROS production) of the one which showed the highest antioxidant activity (S1). The hydroalcoholic BPP solution S1 was a prototype of an innovative, research-type product by an Italian nutraceutical manufacturer. In contrast, hydroalcoholic BPP solutions S2 and S3 were conventional products purchased from local pharmacy stores. For the three extracts, 50 phenolic compounds, encompassing phenolic acids and flavonoids, were identified. In summary, the results showed an interesting chemical profile and the remarkable antioxidant, antigenotoxic, anti-inflammatory and ROS-modulating activities of the innovative BPP extract S1, paving the way for future research. In vivo investigations will be a possible line to take, which may help corroborate the hypothesis of the potential health benefits of this product, and even stimulate further ameliorations of the new prototype.Propolis is a resinous mixture produced by honeybees which has been used since ancient times for its useful properties.

A novel black poplar propolis extract with promising health-promoting properties: focus on its chemical composition, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-genotoxic activities / Acito, M.; Varfaj, I.; Brighenti, V.; Cengiz, E. C.; Rondini, T.; Fatigoni, C.; Russo, C.; Pietrella, D.; Pellati, F.; Bartolini, D.; Sardella, R.; Moretti, M.; Villarini, M.. - In: FOOD & FUNCTION. - ISSN 2042-650X. - 15:9(2024), pp. 4983-4999. [10.1039/d3fo05059a]

A novel black poplar propolis extract with promising health-promoting properties: focus on its chemical composition, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-genotoxic activities

Brighenti V.;Pellati F.;
2024

Abstract

Propolis is a resinous mixture produced by honeybees which has been used since ancient times for its useful properties. However, its chemical composition and bioactivity may vary, depending on the geographical area of origin and the type of tree bees use for collecting pollen. In this context, this research aimed to investigate the total phenolic content (using the Folin-Ciocalteu assay) and the total antioxidant capacity (using the FRAP, DPPH, and ABTS assays) of three black poplar (Populus nigra L.) propolis (BPP) solutions (S1, S2, and S3), as well as the chemical composition (HPLC-ESI-MSn) and biological activities (effect on cell viability, genotoxic/antigenotoxic properties, and anti-inflammatory activity, and effect on ROS production) of the one which showed the highest antioxidant activity (S1). The hydroalcoholic BPP solution S1 was a prototype of an innovative, research-type product by an Italian nutraceutical manufacturer. In contrast, hydroalcoholic BPP solutions S2 and S3 were conventional products purchased from local pharmacy stores. For the three extracts, 50 phenolic compounds, encompassing phenolic acids and flavonoids, were identified. In summary, the results showed an interesting chemical profile and the remarkable antioxidant, antigenotoxic, anti-inflammatory and ROS-modulating activities of the innovative BPP extract S1, paving the way for future research. In vivo investigations will be a possible line to take, which may help corroborate the hypothesis of the potential health benefits of this product, and even stimulate further ameliorations of the new prototype.Propolis is a resinous mixture produced by honeybees which has been used since ancient times for its useful properties.
2024
mag-2024
15
9
4983
4999
A novel black poplar propolis extract with promising health-promoting properties: focus on its chemical composition, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-genotoxic activities / Acito, M.; Varfaj, I.; Brighenti, V.; Cengiz, E. C.; Rondini, T.; Fatigoni, C.; Russo, C.; Pietrella, D.; Pellati, F.; Bartolini, D.; Sardella, R.; Moretti, M.; Villarini, M.. - In: FOOD & FUNCTION. - ISSN 2042-650X. - 15:9(2024), pp. 4983-4999. [10.1039/d3fo05059a]
Acito, M.; Varfaj, I.; Brighenti, V.; Cengiz, E. C.; Rondini, T.; Fatigoni, C.; Russo, C.; Pietrella, D.; Pellati, F.; Bartolini, D.; Sardella, R.; Moretti, M.; Villarini, M.
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