Propolis is a resinous substance composed of a mixture of different plant parts and molecules secreted by bees. Chemically, propolis is defined as a complex matrix containing biologically active molecules with antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, antiparasitic, hepatoprotective and immunomodulatory activities. Propolis is widely employed in cosmetic formulations and pharmaceutical products and is one of the most widely used natural products. However, the effects and strength of these biological activities depends on the chemical profile and composition of each propolis type. This composition is associated with the diversity of local flora, the place and period of collection, and the genetics of the bees. In this context, the objective of this review was to investigate the biological, chemical and microbiological properties of propolis. In addition, a technological prospection on patents for products designed to be used in animal health was performed. Our investigation shows that the literature contains diverse studies dedicated to comparing and describing the composition and therapeutic properties of propolis. In addition, these studies demonstrate the biological potential use of propolis in veterinary medicine, showing the applications of propolis extracts in different formulations. However, there is a low number of propolis-based veterinary products with a registered patent. Thus, the development of products based on propolis is a promising market to be exploited. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
Propolis: Types, composition, biological activities and veterinary product patent prospecting.
L. M. Santos,Maísa Santos da Fonseca,A. R. Sokolonski,K. R. Deegan,R. P. C. Araújo,M. A. Umsza-Guez,J. Barbosa,R. Portela,B. A. Machado
Published 2020 in The Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture
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2020
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The Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture
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2020-03-15
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Biology, Medicine, Environmental Science
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