Volatile Compounds, Chemical Composition and Biological Activities of Apis mellifera Bee Propolis
Year: 2020
Type: book-chapter
Abstract: Propolis is a wax-like resin collected by bees from tree shoots and/or other botanical sources that is used as glue to seal cracks or open spaces in the hive. Its color varies from green to brown and reddish, depending on its botanical origin. Among the substances that can be found in propolis, low molecular weight compounds, such as monoterpenes and sesquiterpenes are the most common. Several biological activities are attributed to these classes of substances, such as antifungal, antibacterial, and others. The objective of this work was to evaluate the chemical composition of volatile compounds present in propolis samples and to analyze their correlation with biological activities.
Source: IntechOpen eBooks
Authors: Jorddy Neves Cruz, Adriane Gomes da Silva, Wanessa Almeida da Costa, Ely Simone Cajueiro Gurgel, Willison Eduardo Oliveira Campos, Renan Campos e Silva, Marcos Ene Chaves Oliveira, Antônio Pedro da Silva Souza Filho, Daniel Santiago Pereira, Sebastião Gomes Silva, Eloisa Helena de Aguiar Andrade, Mozaniel Santana de Oliveira
Language: English
Subfield: Insect Science
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W3022940941