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The Efficacy of Topical Royal Jelly on Diabetic Foot Ulcers Healing: A Case Series J Res Med Sci, 2011 Jul;16(7):904-9. BACKGROUND: Foot ulcers and infections are the major sources of morbidity in individuals with diabetes mellitus. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of topical Royal Jelly (a worker honey bee product) on healing diabetic foot ulcers. METHODS: Diabetic patients with

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Unraveling a Mechanism of Honey Antibacterial Action: Polyphenol/H2O2-Induced Oxidative Effect on Bacterial Cell Growth and on DNA Degradation Food Chemistry, Available online 24 January 2012 Several compounds with antibacterial activities were identified in honey. However, a mechanism by which they lead to bacterial growth inhibition and bacterial death remains still unknown. We recently found

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Tualang Honey Protects Keratinocytes from Ultraviolet Radiation Induced Inflammation and DNA Damage Photochemistry and Photobiology, Accepted Article Malaysian tualang honey possesses strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Here, we evaluated the effect of tualang honey on early biomarkers of photocarcinogenesis employing PAM212 mouse keratinocyte cell line. Keratinocytes were

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The Effects of Propolis and Its Isolated Compounds on Cytokine Production by Murine Macrophages Phytotherapy Research, Early View Since propolis and phenolic compounds, such as cinnamic and coumaric acids, have several biological properties, their immunomodulatory effect on cytokine production (IL-1β, IL-6 and IL-10) was investigated. Peritoneal macrophages from BALB/c mice were incubated

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Structural and Genetic Alterations of Fungal Cells Caused by Mexican Propolis Science against Microbial Pathogens: Communicating Current Research and Technological Advances, VOL. 2 (pp. 693-1348) In order to study the antifungal activity of propolis ethanol extracts (PEE) from Apis mellifera bees from Mexico we used optical microscopy and we were able to see that PEE induced inhibition of germ

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Volatile Compounds in Honey: A Review on Their Involvement in Aroma, Botanical Origin Determination And Potential Biomedical Activities Int J Mol Sci, 2011;12(12):9514-32, Epub 2011 Dec 20 Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in honey are obtained from diverse biosynthetic pathways and extracted by using various methods associated with varying degrees of selectivity and effectiveness. These

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Combined Treatment of HEDTA and Propolis Prevents Aluminum Induced Toxicity in Rats Food Chem Toxicol, 2012 Jan 11 A study was undertaken to evaluate protective effect of chelating agent, N-(2-hydroxy ethyl ethylene diamine triacetic acid) [HEDTA] with and without propolis against aluminum (Al) induced toxicity in liver, kidney and brain. Toxicity was induced by single administration of

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OLEOS Uncovers Extract Harvested by Bees for Anti-Aging Cosmetics Design, 1/20/2012 Oleos has carried out an eco-extraction process on waxes, vitamins, acids and unsaponifiable matter from Propolis, a resinous substance harvested by bees that contains anti-ageing and anti-wrinkle properties…

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Gas Chromatographic-Mass Spectrometric Investigation of Volatile and Extractable Compounds of Crude Royal Jelly J Chromatogr B Analyt Technol Biomed Life Sci, 2011 Dec 30 Using headspace solid-phase microextraction (HS-SPME) followed by diethyl ether and methanol extraction, it was possible to isolate as many as 185 organic compounds out of 17 samples of crude royal jelly (RJ). Of the above

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Manuka Honey as an Effective Treatment for Chronic Pilonidal Sinus Wounds J Wound Care, 2011 Nov;20(11):528-33 Objective: A retrospective study to investigate the effectiveness of topical manuka honey in the treatment of chronic or recurrent pilonidal sinus disease (PSD), assessing the ability of this simple dressing technique to achieve complete wound healing, the time taken to achieve healing

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Effects of Honey to Acyclovir in the Rabbit Eye Transport Kinetics (Chinese) Zhongguo Zhong Yao Za Zhi, 2011 Oct;36(19):2723-6 OBJECTIVE: Using pharmacokinetics to explore the mechanism of honey to enhance the efficacy of acyclovir (ACV) treatment of herpes simplex keratitis (HSK), providing the basis for combination of the prescription of two drugs and dosage regimen designed. METHOD:

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Suppression of Error Prone Pathway is Responsible for Antimutagenic Activity of Honey Food and Chemical Toxicology, In Press, Accepted Manuscript Honey, both unifloral (Syzygiumcumuni) and bifloral, demonstrated strong antimutagenicity against physical (UV, γ) and chemical (Ethylmethane sulfonate) mutagens as ascertained by rpoB/RifR and Ames tests. The effect of honey was evaluated in

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Manuka Honey - No Longer a Product to Spread on Your Toast MONTEREY, Calif., Jan. 17, 2012 -- /PRNewswire/ -- As the body of science and a wave of credible information spreads across America about the medicinal characteristics of manuka honey from New Zealand, retailers are searching for manuka-based products to place on their shelves. (See Dr. Oz, December 16, 2011.) Currently most manuka

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The 10th German Apitherapy Congress and Api-Expo 2012 will take place from 20 to 24 April 2012 in Passau, Germany. The event will be in English and German. Prior to the Congress, a Workshop for Apitherapy beginners will be organized and after the Congress a Post-Congress Workshops will take place. Speakers are now invited to send their abstracts to be evaluated by the scientific committee. For

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Use of Ethnoveterinary Remedies in the Management of Foot and Mouth Disease Lesions in a Dairy Herd Afr J Tradit Complement Altern Med, 2011;8(2):165-9 An outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) affecting 95 (57.2%) out of 166 cattle occurred in a medium-scale dairy farm in Kikuyu district, Kenya. Ethnoveterinary remedies of natural Soda ash solution (97% sodium bicarbonate), honey and finger

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Gamma Irradiation Increases the Antioxidant Properties of Tualang Honey Stored Under Different Conditions Molecules 2012, 17(1), 674-687 This study was conducted to evaluate the effects of evaporation, gamma irradiation and temperature on the total polyphenols, flavonoids and 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical-scavenging activities of Tualang honey samples (n = 14) following storage

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Brazilian Green Propolis Extracts Improve Tinea pedis interdigitalis and Tinea corporis The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, Online Ahead of Print: January 9, 2012

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J Pharm Bioallied Sci, 2011 Oct;3(4):479-95 Propolis is a resinous substance produced by honeybees as defense against intruders. It has relevant therapeutic properties that have been used since ancient times. Nowadays, propolis is of increasing importance as a therapeutic, alone or included in many medicines and homeopathic products or in cosmetics. Propolis is produced worldwide and honeybees

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Front Biosci (Elite Ed), 2012 Jan 1;4:779-93 Propolis is a natural product, collected by honeybees Apis mellifera, from various plant sources. Propolis is extensively used in foods and beverages because it improves human health. It contains more than 300 natural compounds such as polyphenols, phenolic aldehydes, sequiterpene-quinones, coumarins, amino acids, steroids and inorganic compounds.

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Links Medical Products Announces Advanced Wound Care Dressings for Veterinary Use New sterile medical-grade Manuka Honey products to launch at NAVC Conference IRVINE, Calif., Jan 09, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Links Medical Products Inc. (LMP) announced they will present their new medical-grade Manuka honey dressings, for use in advanced veterinary wound care, at the 2012 NAVC veterinary

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Caffeic Acid Phenethyl Ester Protects Nigral Dopaminergic Neurons Via Dual Mechanisms Involving Heme Oxygenase-1 and Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor British Journal of Pharmacology, Accepted manuscript online: 6 JAN 2012 Background and purpose: Caffeic acid phenethyl ester (CAPE) is a component of propolis from honeybee that can induce expression of heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1). Because HO-1

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Repetitive Treatment with Diluted Bee Venom Reduces Neuropathic Pain Via Potentiation of Locus Coeruleus Noradrenergic Neuronal Activity and Modulation of Spinal NR1 Phosphorylation in Rats J Pain, 2012 Jan 2 We previously demonstrated that a single injection of diluted bee venom (DBV) temporarily alleviates thermal hyperalgesia, but not mechanical allodynia, in neuropathic rats. The present

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Sticky Patch for Yemen Honey Exports By Gillian Duncan, The National, Jan 6, 2012 The uprising in Yemen not only disrupted gas exports and pushed the country's crumbling economy closer to the brink - it also affected sales of another prized commodity. Honey produced in the caves of Yemen's mountainous hinterlands is exported all over the world. "Many people like that kind of honey. It has a

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Radical-Scavenging Activity, Protective Effect Against Lipid Peroxidation and Mineral Contents of Monofloral Cuban Honeys  Plant Foods Hum Nutr, 2012 Jan 3 Several monofloral Cuban honeys were analyzed to determine their free radical-scavenging activity and from this the total antioxidant content was estimated. The protective effect against lipid peroxidation in an in vitro model of rat liver

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Systematic Review and Meta-analysis on the Use of Honey to Protect from the Effects of Radiation-Induced Oral Mucositis Advances in Skin & Wound Care, January 2012 - Volume 25 - Issue 1 - p 23–28 Recently, 4 separate human controlled trials reported that honey appeared to protect from the effects of radiation-induced oral mucositis formation, a complication of radiation therapy that is

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Design, Synthesis and Evaluation of Caffeic Acid Phenethyl Ester-Based Inhibitors Targeting a Selectivity Pocket in the Active Site of Human Aldo-Keto Reductase 1B10 European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry, In Press, Accepted Manuscript Inhibitors of a human aldo-keto reductase, AKR1B10, are regarded as promising therapeutics for the treatment of cancer, but those with both high potency and

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Independent (South Africa), January 3, 2012 London - Bee venom is being used as a treatment for chronic back pain. In a clinical trial, patients who have had lower back pain for three or more months will be given injections of the venom. In the trial at Kyung Hee University Hospital in South Korea, half the patients will have the venom, while the others will be given ibuprofen. In a small

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Beneficial Effects of Propolis on Human Health and Neurological Diseases Front Biosci (Elite Ed), 2012 Jan 1;4:779-93 Propolis is a natural product, collected by honeybees Apis mellifera, from various plant sources. Propolis is extensively used in foods and beverages because it improves human health. It contains more than 300 natural compounds such as polyphenols, phenolic aldehydes,

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Study on the Immune Enhancement of Different Immunoadjuvants Used in the Pentavalent Vaccine for Turbots Fish & Shellfish Immunology, In Press In this study, we investigated the immune enhancing effects of different adjuvants used in a pentavalent vaccine for turbots. The pentavalent vaccine consisted of inactive bacterial cells from five common pathogenic strains (Vibrio anguillarum, Vibrio

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Oligosaccharides Might Contribute to the Antidiabetic Effect of Honey: A Review of the Literature Molecules, 2011 Dec 28;17(1):248-66 Evidence shows that honey improves glycemic control in diabetes mellitus. Besides its hypoglycemic effect, studies indicate that honey ameliorates lipid abnormalities in rats and humans with diabetes. The majority of these studies do not examine the mechanisms by

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Honeybees Health Benefits and Cancer Inform Africa, December 25, 2011 …Beekeepers have the lowest incidence of cancer of all the occupations worldwide. This fact was acknowledged in the annual report of the New York Cancer Research Institute in 1965. Almost half a century ago, the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, Vol. 9(2), Oct., 1948, published a report by William Robinson, M.D., et

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The First Turkish Congress, Expo and Workshops on Honey and Honeybee Products with International Participation 22-26th February 2012 Kayseri, Turkey Registration is open at: http://www.honeycong2012.org/ *Early registration fees apply before 15 January 2012 (extended)* *Deadline for abstract submission is 15 January 2012* Dear Colleagues, Api friends, For the second time, It is a great

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Georgia James, The Huffington Post UK, 12/28/2011 A new range of anti-ageing beauty creams containing bee stings has created quite a buzz in the beauty industry and is flying off the shelves. Sales of the Manuka Doctor skincare range are up 3,000% since it launched in the UK just three weeks ago. The creams, which contain more than 10,000 bee stings per pot, were developed in Korea following

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The Use of Honey in Modern Wound Care is Supported by Biological and Limited Clinical Evidence Drugs & Therapy Perspectives, Volume 28, Number 2, 1 February 2012 , pp. 24-26(3) Biological evidence supports the use of honey in modern wound care. Although the available clinical evidence also suggests that honey has beneficial effects in promoting wound healing, further research is needed.

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The Immunoregulatory Effects of Caffeic Acid Phenethyl Ester on the Cytokine Secretion of Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells From Asthmatic Children Pediatrics & Neonatology, Volume 52, Issue 6, December 2011, Pages 327-331 Background Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways for which current treatments are mainly based on pharmacological interventions, such as glucocorticoid

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Complementary Medicine Use Among Moroccan Patients with Cancer: A Descriptive Study Pan Afr Med J, 2011;10:36 BACKGROUND: Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is a group of diverse medical and health care systems, practices, and products that are not generally considered part of conventional medicine. As cancer incidence rates and survival time increase, use of CAM will likely increase.

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Protective Effects of Propolis Extract on Allyl Alcohol-Induced Liver Injury in Mice Phytomedicine, Volume 4, Issue 4, December 1997, Pages 309-314 Potential protective effects of ethanolic extract of Cuban red propolis against toxicity induced by allyl alcohol in mice was investigated. Propolis at doses of 25, 50 and 100 mg/i.p. significantly decreased the activity of alanine amino

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Potential Utility of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy and Propolis in Enhancing the Leishmanicidal Activity of Glucantime Rev Inst Med Trop Sao Paulo, 2011 Dec;53(6):329-34 In this study we investigated the efficacy of hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy, alone or combined with the pentavalent antimonial glucantime on Leishmania amazonensis infection. In parallel, the effect of Brazilian red propolis gel (

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Effect of Propolis on Mast Cells in Wound Healing Inflammopharmacology, 2011 Dec 17 Wound healing is divided into three phases: inflammatory, proliferative and remodeling. Mast cells participate in all these phases. The aim of the present study was to determine the effects of propolis on the population of mast cells in oral surgical wounds in comparison to the results obtained with

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Inhibition of Interferon-γ-Induced Nitric Oxide Production by 10-Hydroxy-Trans-2-Decenoic Acid Through Inhibition of Interferon Regulatory Factor-8 Induction Cell Immunol, 2011 Dec 1 10-Hydroxy-trans-2-decenoic acid (10H2DA) is a major lipid component of royal jelly, a honey bee secretion used to nourish the queen bee and young larvae. In this study, we examined the effect of 10H2DA on

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Humans, the Honey Hunters Smithsonian Magazine, December 19, 2011 Anthropologists have suggested early Homo was a meat-and-potatoes kind of hominid. Starting roughly 2.5 million years ago, early species of Homo were the first hominids to have brains bigger than an ape’s. But brains are expensive, metabolically speaking. To fuel their added brain power, these hominids probably introduced new

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Backed by Science, Manuka Health Looks to Take on World By Kate Beecroft, idealog, December 19, 2011 Manuka Health has announced its arrival as a serious biotech player with the potential for multi-million dollar exports with new product MGO Manuka Honey with CycloPower. Manuka honey has been gaining traction as a powerful natural healer for some time. Renowned for its ability to limit the

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Propolis and Its Direct and Indirect Hypoglycemic Effect J Family Community Med, 2011 Sep;18(3):152-4 Propolis means a gum that is gathered by bees from various plants. It is strongly adhesive resinous substance, collected, transformed, and used by bees to seal holes in their honeycombs. Bees use it to seal holes in their honeycombs, smooth out internal walls, as well as to cover carcasses of

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Management of Corneal Bee StingClin Ophthalmol, 2011;5:1697-700, Epub 2011 Dec 2. Corneal bee sting is an uncommon environmental eye injury that can result in various ocular complications with an etiology of penetrating, immunologic, and toxic effects of the stinger and its injected venom. In this study we present our experience in the management of a middle-aged male with a right-sided

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The Effect of Propolis on CCL5 and IFN-γ Expression by Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells from Leishmaniasis Patients J Pharm Pharmacol, 2012 Jan;64(1):154-60 Objectives  Mucocutaneous leishmaniasis is associated with a strong Th1 immune response to Leishmania, which modulates chemokines and their receptors expression, affecting their migratory capacity. There are no antileishmanial vaccines

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Perilla frutescens: Interesting New Medicinal and Melliferous Plant in Italy Nat Prod Commun, 2011 Oct;6(10):1461-3 The goal of this study is to inform those potentially interested (researchers, farmers, industry and public bodies) in the medicinal and aromatic properties, and profitability of Perilla frutescens (L.) Britton (Lamiaceae). Perilla, a medicinal and edible plant of Asian origin, was

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Bee Venom Induces Apoptosis Through Intracellular Ca(2+) -Modulated Intrinsic Death Pathway in Human Bladder Cancer Cells Int J Urol, 2011 Dec 11 Objectives: To focus on bee venom-induced apoptosis in human bladder cancer TSGH-8301 cells and to investigate its signaling pathway to ascertain whether intracellular calcium iron (Ca(2+) ) is involved in this effect. Methods: Bee venom-induced

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Mad-Honey Sexual Activity and Acute Inferior Myocardial Infarctions in a Married Couple Tex Heart Inst J, 2011;38(5):577-580 Mad-honey poisoning can occur after the eating of honey that contains grayanotoxin. Mad honey is intentionally produced from the nectar of Rhododendron ponticum, which grows in Japan, Nepal, Brazil, parts of North America and Europe, and the eastern Black Sea region of

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Is Honey Healthier Than Sugar? Dr. Weil’s Daily Tip, 12/12/2011 If you are trying to reduce your intake of refined sugar, honey is one alternative. Honey has some health benefits over sugar, as it: •Is sweeter than refined sugar, so you can use less. •Contains trace enzymes; minerals, including calcium, magnesium and potassium; amino acids; and vitamins, including a wide range of B vitamins

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Antifungal Efficacy of Brazilian Green Propolis Extracts and Honey on Tinea capitis and Tinea versicolor European Journal of Integrative Medicine, Volume 3, Issue 4, December 2011, Pages e275-e281 Aim of the study This study aimed to determine the prevalence of Tinea capitis and Tinea versicolor, and evaluate the efficacy of bee products in management of skin disorders in Congolese school

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Consequences of Alteration in the Leucine Zipper Sequence of Melittin in its Neutralization of Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Pro-Inflammatory Response in Macrophage Cells and Interaction with Lipopolysaccharide J Biol Chem, 2011 Nov 29 Bee venom antimicrobial peptide, melittin, besides showing versatile activity against microorganisms neutralizes lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced pro-inflammatory

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Effect of Turkish Propolis Extracts on Proteome of Prostate Cancer Cell Line Proteome Science 2011, Published: 7 December 2011 Background Propolis is a natural, resinous hive product that has several pharmacological activities. Its composition varies depending on the vegetation, climate, season and environmental conditions of the area from where it was collected. Surface enhanced laser

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Effectiveness of a Herbal Formula in Women with Menopausal Syndrome Forsch Komplementmed, 2011;18(5):264-8. Epub 2011 Oct 10 Background: Lady 4 is a combination of 4 natural components (evening primrose oil, damiana, ginseng, royal jelly) with a known history of traditional use for menopausal symptoms. Objective: To study efficacy and safety of Lady 4 in women suffering from menopausal

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Consequences of Alteration in the Leucine Zipper Sequence of Melittin in its Neutralization of Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Pro-Inflammatory Response in Macrophage Cells and Interaction with Lipopolysaccharide J Biol Chem, 2011 Nov 29 Bee venom antimicrobial peptide, melittin, besides showing versatile activity against microorganisms neutralizes lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced pro-inflammatory

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Quality Parameters and Antioxidant and Antibacterial Properties of Some Mexican Honeys J Food Sci, 2011 Dec 2 A total of 14 Mexican honeys were screened for quality parameters including color, moisture, proline, and acidity. Antioxidant properties of complete honey and its methanolic extracts were evaluated by the DPPH, ABTS, and FRAP assays. In addition, the antimicrobial activity of complete

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AltMeds.com, 12/3/2011 Bee Venom therapy, sometimes called Bee Sting therapy, is a form of Apitherapy that may be a helpful treatment for those suffering from Multiple Sclerosis. What is Multiple Sclerosis? Multiple Sclerosis, or MS, is characterized by destruction of the myelin protective sheath that covers the spinal cord and nerves. While it is not clear why MS occurs, some believe it is an

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Hydrogel Sheets of Chitosan, Honey and Gelatin as Burn Wound Dressings Carbohydrate Polymers, In Press Abstract A hydrogel sheet composed of chitosan, honey and gelatin (HS; 0.5:20:20 w/w) was developed as a burn wound dressing. HS showed powerful antibacterial efficacy up to 100% to S. aureus and E. coli, significantly superior to chitosan and honey used separately. A series of toxicological

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Propolis Can Potentialise the Anti-Adhesion Activity of proanthocyanidins on Uropathogenic Escherichia coli in the Prevention of Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections BMC Research Notes 2011, 4:522 Background Escherichia coli, the main bacteria found in recurrent urinary tract infections (UTI), is now frequently resistant to several currently used antibiotic treatments making new solutions

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Bee Venom in Cancer Therapy Cancer Metastasis Rev, 2011 Nov 23 Bee venom (BV) (api-toxin) has been widely used in the treatment of some immune-related diseases, as well as in recent times in treatment of tumors. Several cancer cells, including renal, lung, liver, prostate, bladder, and mammary cancer cells as well as leukemia cells, can be targets of bee venom peptides such as melittin and

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The Effect of Royal Jelly on CD3+, CD5+, CD45+ T-Cell and CD68+ Cell Distribution in the Colon of Rats With Acetic Acid-Induced Colitis Allergologia et Immunopathologia, In Press Background Traditional medicines and health supplements have historically been used to treat many illnesses but most of them have not been evaluated objectively to prove their efficacy. We have been investigating the

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Compositional Analysis of Manuka Honeys by High-Resolution Mass Spectrometry: Identification of a Manuka-Enriched Archetypal Molecule Food Chemistry, In Press, Accepted Manuscript Manuka honey is used medicinally as a wound-healing dressing and possesses antibacterial bioactivities. It also possesses immunomodulating properties, comprising both anti-inflammatory and immune stimulating activities

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Skin Saver: To Bee or Not to Bee? By Marilyn Kalfus, The Orange County Register, 11/29/2011 What to make of reports that celebrities are using facial masks with bee venom to iron away wrinkles? We showed you one from the Daily Mail yesterday about Kate Middleton. And last year Duchess of Cornwall Camilla, 64, shown above, was said to have paid £55 ( about $86) for a facial at a bee-venom salon.

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Editors: Juraj Majtan (Institute of Zoology SAS, Bratislava, Slovakia) Book Description: In the last few years, with increasing frequency, modern medicine directs attention to natural products with biological and therapeutic properties and their use in clinical practice. The major arguments for implementing natural products, such as honey, are low cost and the absence of antimicrobial

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Doctors Discover an Ancient Solution to Modern Health Care Woes -- Honey Middletown, MD (November 24, 2011) – The health care debate rages in the halls of congress and across the American dinner table as we struggle to rein in the cost of medical care. In her new book Two Million Blossoms: Discovering the Medicinal Benefits of Honey, Kirsten S. Traynor, M.S. details how doctors have rediscovered

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Botanical, Nutritional and Microbiological Characterisation of Honeybee-Collected Pollen from Portugal Food Chem Toxicol, 2011 Nov 15 Bee pollen is an important natural product, used in the folk medicine, clinical practices, food and pharmaceutical industries. This work intends to characterise, for the first time in Portugal, the palynological origin, nutritional value and microbiological

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Celebrities' Favourite 'Poison' Available on the High Street By Tamara Cohen, Daily Mail (UK), 11/26/2011 Being stung by a bee to make you look younger? It may not sound appealing, but the poison is being hailed as miracle anti-ageing treatment. Scientists have discovered it can boost collagen - which gives skin its youthful elasticity and make it less susceptible to sun damage. Face masks

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Honey and Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus Source: Type 1 Diabetes - Complications, Pathogenesis, and Alternative Treatments InTech, November 2011 Conclusions and recommendations 1. Honey has a lower glycemic and peak incremental indices compared to glucose and sucrose in both type 1 diabetic patients and non-diabetics. Therefore, we recommend using honey as a sugar substitute in type 1 diabetic

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A Fatal Case of Intravascular Coagulation after Bee Sting Allergy Asthma Immunol Res, 2011 November 18 Bee stings can cause severe adverse reactions, leading to anaphylaxis, cardiovascular collapse, and death. In some cases, bee venom also induces disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC). However, to our knowledge, there has been no fatal case of intravascular coagulation accompanied by

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Glycemic Control and Anti-Osteopathic Effect of Propolis in Diabetic Rats Dovepress Journal, November 2011 Volume 2011:4 Pages 377 - 384 The aim of the study was to explore the possibility that propolis can control diabetes mellitus and prevent diabetic osteopathy in rats. The study compared 60 streptozotocin (STZ)-induced diabetic rats, with ten nondiabetic rats used as a negative control.

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Antioxidant Effect of Propolis Against Exposure to Chromium in Cyprinus carpio Environ Toxicol, 2011 Nov 4 The aim of the present study was to investigate the ameliorative properties of propolis against the toxic effects of chromium (VI) by examining oxidative damage markers such as lipid peroxidation and the antioxidant defence system components in carp (Cyprinus carpio). The fish were

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Royal Jelly Reduces Melanin Synthesis Through Down-Regulation of Tyrosinase Expression Am J Chin Med, 2011;39(6):1253-60 For cosmetic reasons, the demand for effective and safe skin-whitening agents is high. Since the key enzyme in the melanin synthetic pathway is tyrosinase, many depigmenting agents in the treatment of hyperpigmentation act as tyrosinase inhibitors. In this study, we have

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Cytoprotective Effect of Honey Against Chromosomal Breakage in Fanconi Anemia Patients in vitro Indian J Hum Genet, 2011;17(2):77-81 Background: Natural honey is widely used all over the world as a complementary and alternative medicine in various disorders including Fanconi anemia (FA). FA is a rare genetic chromosomal instability syndrome caused by impairment of DNA repair and reactive

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By Gloria Havenhand, Daily Mail (UK), 11/19/2011 It is often hailed as a natural, healthy sweetener – but in most cases, honey bought from supermarkets today is simply sugar syrup with no nutritional value at all. To reap the true benefits of what was dubbed ‘the food of the gods’ by the Ancient Greeks, you have to look for the raw variety. Perfectly clear honey has usually undergone a process

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IUBMB Life, 2011 Nov 17 The antibacterial activity of honey has been known since the 19th century. Recently, the potent activity of honey against antibiotic-resistant bacteria has further increased the interest for application of honey, but incomplete knowledge of the antibacterial activity is a major obstacle for clinical applicability. The high sugar concentration, hydrogen peroxide, and the

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Physico-Chemical Indicators and Antibacterial Activity of Brown Propolis Against Escherichia coli Arq. Bras. Med. Vet. Zootec, vol.63 no.5 Belo Horizonte Oct. 2011 The activity of 23 samples of ethanolic brown propolis, from the State of Mato Grosso, was investigated against Escherichia coli ATCC 25922. The values of physical and chemical parameters showed significant variation among samples.

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The Antimicrobial Effects of Propolis Collected in Different Regions in the Basque Country (Northern Spain) World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology, Online First The antimicrobial activity of 19 propolis extracts prepared in different solvents (ethanol and propylene glycol) (EEP/PEP), was evaluated against some bacterial and fungal isolates using the agar-well diffusion method. It was

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Bee Venom Protects SH-SY5Y Human Neuroblastoma Cells from 1-Methyl-4-Phenylpyridinium-Induced Apoptotic Cell Death Brain Res, 2011 Oct 6 Parkinson's disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by progressive selective loss of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra. Recently, bee venom was reported to protect dopaminergic neurons in the 1-methyl-4-phenyl-1,2,3,6-

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Dose-Dependent Profile of Ethanolic Extracts of Iranian Propolis on Radiation-Induced Mucositis in Rats Saudi Medical Journal 2011; Vol. 32 (11): 1196-1198 Radiotherapy is a method commonly used in the treatment of head and neck malignancies. One of the most common side-effects of radiotherapy is oral mucositis, a toxic and dose and treatment limiting complication of radiotherapy, and the most

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Manuka Honey Preparation for Burn Wounds- 2011 Charles Mraz Apitherapy Course, New Orleans, LA – American Apitherapy Society Watch the video. In this clip Dr. Alan Dennison MD walks us through a Menuka Honey Preparation for a severe burn wound. The subject’s shin was burned by a scooter exhaust pipe in Aug. 2011, which she treated for three months using only honey from her hives and acupuncture

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Scientists Discover How to Design Drugs That Could Target Particular Nerve Cells Health Canal, 11/10/2011 The future of drug design lies in developing therapies that can target specific cellular processes without causing adverse reactions in other areas of the nervous system. Scientists at the Universities of Bristol and Liège in Belgium have discovered how to design drugs to target specific

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World J Hepatol, 2011 Oct 27;3(10):268-70 The use of bee venom as a therapeutic agent for the relief of joint pains dates back to Hippocrates, and references to the treatment can be found in ancient Egyptian and Greek medical writings as well. Also known as apitherapy, the technique is widely used in Eastern Europe, Asia, and South America. The beneficial effects of bee stings can be attributed

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Catechols in Caffeic Acid Phenethyl Ester are Essential for Inhibition of TNF-Mediated IP-10 Expression Through NF-κB-Dependent But HO-1- and p38-Independent Mechanisms in Mouse Intestinal Epithelial Cells Mol Nutr Food Res, 2011 Oct 31 Scope: Caffeic acid phenethyl ester (CAPE) is an active constituent of honeybee propolis inhibiting nuclear factor (NF)-κB. The aims of our study were to provide

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Low Concentrations of Honey Reduce Biofilm Formation, Quorum Sensing, and Virulence in Escherichia coli O157:H7 Biofouling, 2011 Nov;27(10):1095-104 Bacterial biofilms are associated with persistent infections due to their high resistance to antimicrobial agents. Hence, controlling pathogenic biofilm formation is important in bacteria-related diseases. Honey, at a low concentration of 0.5% (v/

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J Emerg Med, 2011 Nov 4 BACKGROUND: Mad honey intoxication occurs after ingestion of honey containing grayanotoxin. CASE REPORT: We report the case of a 36-year-old man who ingested mad honey and developed atrial fibrillation. DISCUSSION: Mad honey intoxication is often characterized by symptoms such as hypotension, bradycardia, and syncope. Patients may also experience gastrointestinal,

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Huffington Post, 11/7/2011 The next time you find yourself in the honey aisle of your grocery store, debating between a pricy premium, artisanal honey and the store-brand nectar contained in a plastic bear, you might want to think twice before choosing based on price. That's because a searing investigation of the honey market by Food Safety News found that 76% of all honey bought at grocery

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Farmers Learn Tricks of the Trade in Bee-Keeping Sera Whippy, Fiji Times, 11/6/2011 It was a bee-affair for about 28 farmers who attended a Ministry of Agriculture workshop at the Veilomani Boys Home in Ba. Agriculture officer Karishma Gounder said the workshop, which was for four days, had farmers from as far as Nadi and Tavua who wanted to learn the tricks of the trade in bee-keeping... She

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Antimicrobial Activity Against Oral Pathogens and Immunomodulatory Effects and Toxicity of Geopropolis Produced By the Stingless Bee Melipona Fasciculata BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2011, Published: 4 November 2011 Background Native bees of the tribe Meliponini produce a distinct kind of propolis called geopropolis. Although many pharmacological activities of propolis have

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Effect of Honey on Streptococcus mutans Growth and Biofilm Formation Appl Environ Microbiol, 2011 Oct 28 Because of the tradition of using honey as an antimicrobial medicament, we investigated the effect of natural honey (NH) on Streptococcus mutans growth, viability and biofilm formation compared to an artificial honey (AH). AH contained the sugars at the concentrations reported for NH. NH

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Ex vivo Bio-Compatibility of Honey-Alginate Fibrous Matrix for HaCaT and 3T3 with Prime Molecular Expressions J Mater Sci Mater Med, 2011 Nov 1 Honey's inherent compositional diversity, bio-compatibility and time tested therapeutic efficacy, especially in tissue repair as a topical agent, attract researchers towards harnessing its biomaterial potential particularly in developing matrix for

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Re-Examining the Role of Hydrogen Peroxide in Bacteriostatic and Bactericidal Activities of Honey Front Microbiol, 2011;2:213. Epub 2011 Oct 25 The aim of this study was to critically analyze the effects of hydrogen peroxide on growth and survival of bacterial cells in order to prove or disprove its purported role as a main component responsible for the antibacterial activity of honey. Using

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Honey By-Product Drives New Sales for Beekeepers By Bob Koigi, Business Daily Africa, 10/31/2011 The rise of a honey by-product, propolis, as a wonder ingredient for the global pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries is driving new sales for farmers across Kenya, with groups and companies alike reporting that the demand for the product is growing faster than any producer can expand. The hive

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A Novel Property of Propolis (Bee Glue): Anti-Pathogenic Activity by Inhibition of N-acyl-Homoserine Lactone Mediated Signaling in Bacteria Journal of Ethnopharmacology, In Press, Accepted An alternative approach to antibiotics is the development of anti-pathogenic agents to control the bacterial virulome. Such anti-pathogenic agents could target a phenomena known as quorum sensing (QS).

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Chemical Compositions Andantioxidant Activities of Water Extract of Chinese Propolis J Agric Food Chem, 2011 Oct 25 In the present study, we have investigated the chemical composition and antioxidant activity of water extract of propolis (WEP) collected from 26 locations in China. Spectrophotometry was used to determine the physico-chemical properties and the chemical constituents of WEP.

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Worobo Discovers Compound in a Honey That Could Lead to a New Natural Preservative Amanda Garris, Chronicle Online, 10/17/11 Honey has been used as a topical antibiotic since the Egyptians wrote papyrus prescriptions. Now, a Cornell food scientist has identified an antimicrobial compound in a honey that makes it a promising candidate as a natural preservative to prevent food-borne illness and

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Protective Effect of Brown Brazilian Propolis Against Acute Vaginal Lesions Caused by Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2 in Mice: Involvement of Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory MechanismsCell Biochemistry and Function, 24 OCT 2011 Propolis has been highlighted for its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antiviral properties. The purpose of this study was to investigate if brown Brazilian

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Anti-Cancer Effect of Bee Venom Toxin and Melittin in Ovarian Cancer Cells Through Induction of Death Receptors and Inhibition of JAK2/STAT3 Pathway Toxicol Appl Pharmacol, 2011 Oct 15 We investigated whether bee venom and melittin, a major component of bee venom, inhibit cell growth through enhancement of death receptor expressions in the human ovarian cancer cells, SKOV3 and PA-1. Bee venom

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The Austrian Apitherapy Society (ÖGA) will hold its 3rd Austrian Conference on Apitherapy on November 13, 2011, in Minoritensaal, Graz / Austria For more details, please contact: Dr. Roland Berger mailto:Roland.Berger@oeaw.ac.at

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N Chromosome Royal Jelly for Disease Control and Increasing Human Libido Caspian Bee Royal jelly production has always been a difficult part of beekeeping as it requires much skill. That said, the benefits of royal jelly outweigh the difficulty and thus it is worth practising and perfecting the skill. We have discovered a new way of producing royal jelly by using drone larva for queen grafting.

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VIDEO Some of the most potent ingredients in the beauty industry come from the beehive. You’ve probably heard about the healing benefits of honey or beeswax, but you may not have heard about the anti-aging properties of bee venom. When a bee stings, they expel venom. Your skin reacts to the venom as an irritation. Accordingly, your skin increases circulation and stimulates production of

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Antioxidant Protective Effect of Honey in Cigarette Smoke-Induced Testicular Damage in Rats Int J Mol Sci, 2011;12(9):5508-21, Epub 2011 Aug 29 Cigarette smoke (CS) can cause testicular damage and we investigated the possible protective effect of honey against CS-induced testicular damage and oxidative stress in rats. CS exposure (8 min, 3 times daily) and honey supplementation (1.2 g/kg daily

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