TY - JOUR
T1 - A Review on Chemical Compositions, Biological Activity and Formulation Techniques of Malaysian Honey Bee and Meliponine Propolis
AU - Maroof, Kashif
AU - Gan, Siew Hua
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2020 Har Krishan Bhalla & Sons.
Copyright:
Copyright 2021 Elsevier B.V., All rights reserved.
PY - 2020
Y1 - 2020
N2 - Propolis (bee glue) is a resinous substance that bees collect from living plants to repair and sterilize the hive environment. Propolis possesses a wide range of beneficial biological activities including antibacterial, antifungal, cytotoxic, and other activities. It is available in food products and pharmaceuticals for health enhancement and preventive healthcare. Globally, the major exporters of propolis are China, Russia, and Brazil. Malaysia could also claim a share of the market because Malaysian propolis has been reported to contain compounds with medicinal value such as polyphenols, esters, flavonoids, terpenes, vitamins, minerals, and some enzymes. These compounds give Malaysian propolis its antioxidant, antibacterial, and antidiabetic capabilities. In this review, we assemble the latest research on the chemical composition, biological properties, and formulation techniques of Malaysian honey bee and meliponine propolis. There is a need to conduct comparative research on Malaysian propolis and the other sources that currently occupy the largest share of the global market to evaluate the utility of local Malaysian propolis. If comparative studies can identify the distinctive characteristics of Malaysian propolis, this may make it attractive to consumers.
AB - Propolis (bee glue) is a resinous substance that bees collect from living plants to repair and sterilize the hive environment. Propolis possesses a wide range of beneficial biological activities including antibacterial, antifungal, cytotoxic, and other activities. It is available in food products and pharmaceuticals for health enhancement and preventive healthcare. Globally, the major exporters of propolis are China, Russia, and Brazil. Malaysia could also claim a share of the market because Malaysian propolis has been reported to contain compounds with medicinal value such as polyphenols, esters, flavonoids, terpenes, vitamins, minerals, and some enzymes. These compounds give Malaysian propolis its antioxidant, antibacterial, and antidiabetic capabilities. In this review, we assemble the latest research on the chemical composition, biological properties, and formulation techniques of Malaysian honey bee and meliponine propolis. There is a need to conduct comparative research on Malaysian propolis and the other sources that currently occupy the largest share of the global market to evaluate the utility of local Malaysian propolis. If comparative studies can identify the distinctive characteristics of Malaysian propolis, this may make it attractive to consumers.
KW - antibacterial
KW - antifungal
KW - antioxidant
KW - cytotoxic
KW - formulation
KW - Malaysia
KW - Propolis
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U2 - 10.1080/22311866.2020.1856716
DO - 10.1080/22311866.2020.1856716
M3 - Review Article
AN - SCOPUS:85098632061
SN - 2231-1866
VL - 10
SP - 507
EP - 523
JO - Journal of Biologically Active Products from Nature
JF - Journal of Biologically Active Products from Nature
IS - 6
ER -