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O mapa apresenta uma visão geral das evidências sobre os efeitos das Práticas Complementares e Integrativas de Saúde (PICS) para Doenças Cardiovasculares. A partir da caracterização de centenas de estudos na série de mapas de evidências das Medicinas Tradicionais, Complementares e Integrativas (MTCI/PICS), foram selecionados e incluídos 208 estudos de revisão. No total foram 424 associações entre intervenções do grupo Plantas Medicinais (149 associações), Práticas Corporais Chinesas (93 associações), Yoga (79 associações), Acupuntura e Auriculoterapia (27 associações) e Outras Terapias (76 associações).
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Terapias Complementares , Doenças Cardiovasculares/terapia , Terapia Baseada em Meditação , Terapia por Acupuntura , Aromaterapia , Apiterapia , Revisões Sistemáticas como Assunto , FitoterapiaRESUMO
Este Mapa é parte de uma série de Mapas de Evidências sobre aplicação clínica das Práticas Integrativas e Complementares da Saúde (PICS), que estão na Política Nacional de Práticas Integrativas e Complementares (PNPIC). A partir de uma ampla busca bibliográfica (PubMed, BVS e CINAHL) foram incluídos no mapa 51 estudos de revisão, sendo 26 revisões sistemáticas com metanálise, 16 sistemáticas, 7 metanálises e 2 revisões sistemáticas de RCTs. Para avaliar o nível de confiabilidade das 51 revisões, se aplicou a ferramenta AMSTAR2 resultando em 7 revisões de nível alto, 15 revisões de nível baixo e 29 revisões de nível criticamente baixo. Todos os estudos foram avaliados, caracterizados e categorizados por um grupo de pesquisadores da área de Apiterapia. Principais Achados: - O mapa reúne evidências para as seguintes intervenções: mel, própolis, apitoxina, pólen e geleia real; - A maioria das evidências disponíveis concentra-se na intervenção Mel e aplicada para os desfechos mucosite (16 revisões) e ferida (8 revisões); - A Própolis foi a segunda intervenção mais estudada, sendo aplicada para os desfechos mucosite (4 revisões) e placa dentária (3 revisões); - Três revisões sistemáticas avaliaram os efeitos da Apitoxina aplicada em desfechos dos grupos Dor (alívio da dor, dor articular, dor cervical, dor lombar e dor muscular); e Doenças Não Transmissíveis (artrite, bursite, doença de Parkinson, osteoartrite e ovário policístico). Esta intervenção também foi aplicada para os desfechos de função motora e transtorno da articulação temporomandibular; - A geleia real foi aplicada para os desfechos de mucosite, glicemia e hemoglobina glicada, em 2 estudos. Uma revisão sistemática estudou o pólen aplicado para os desfechos de dor pélvica e qualidade de vida.
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Terapias Complementares , Resultado do Tratamento , Apiterapia , Ciência Translacional BiomédicaRESUMO
RESUMEN Hasta hoy no existe cura para la COVID-19. No obstante, se reportan diversos tratamientos encaminados a prevenir el contagio y a tratar los síntomas y complicaciones de la misma. La Medicina Natural y Tradicional ha sido usada frente a diversas dolencias, pero la información de su aplicación en pacientes con infección por SARS-CoV-2 es escasa. El objetivo de este trabajo fue describir el uso de la Medicina Natural y Tradicional en la prevención y el tratamiento de la COVID-19. Para ello, se realizó una búsqueda de información utilizando recursos disponibles a través de Infomed (PubMed, PubMed Central, SciELO, EBSCO, ClinicalKey) y Google Académico, lo que permitió realizar una revisión bibliográfica sobre el uso de la Medicina Natural y Tradicional en la infección por COVID-19. A pesar de los beneficios conocidos de la Medicina Natural y Tradicional, esta ha sido subvalorada como tratamiento frente a la COVID-19. Múltiples ensayos clínicos han tratado el uso de las diferentes terapias de Medicina Natural y Tradicional. Se informa que en los pacientes sometidos a estas terapias se incrementó la tasa de curación, disminuyó el número de casos graves y la tasa de alta hospitalaria mejoró notablemente. La Medicina Natural y Tradicional no protege directamente contra la enfermedad ni causa la curación de la misma, pero sí contribuye a que el organismo esté fortalecido a la hora de enfrentar la infección, y su empleo es eficaz en la reducción y alivio de los síntomas.
ABSTRACT Up today, there is no cure for COVID-19. Nevertheless, several treatments are reported with regard of preventing contagion and treating its symptoms and complications. Natural and traditional medicine has been used against various illnesses, but the information on its application in patients with SARS-CoV-2 is scarce. The aim of this work was to describe the use of Natural and Traditional Medicine in the prevention and treatments of COVID-19. For that, a search of information was conducted using resources available through Infomed (PubMed, PubMed Central, SciELO, EBSCO, ClinicalKey) and Google Academic, what allowed to carry out a bibliographic review on the use of Natural and Traditional Medicine in the infection caused by COVID-19. Despite of the known benefits of the Natural and Traditional Medicine, it has been undervalued as a treatment against COVID-19. Numerous clinical trials have treated the use of the different therapies of Natural and Traditional Medicine. It is reported that in patients undergoing these therapies the cure rate increased, the number of severe cases decreased and the hospital discharge rate improved outstandingly. Natural and traditional medicine does not directly protect against disease, or causes its healing, but it does contribute to the body being strengthened at the time of facing the infection, and its use is efficacious in reducing and alleviating the symptoms.
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Humanos , COVID-19/prevenção & controle , COVID-19/terapia , Medicina Tradicional Chinesa/instrumentação , Medicina Tradicional Chinesa/métodos , Ozônio/uso terapêutico , Medicamento Homeopático , Eficácia , Acupuntura , Apiterapia , MoxibustãoRESUMO
Gastric ulcer disease induced by the consumption of NSAIDs is a major public health problem. The therapy used for its treatment causes adverse effects in the patient. Propolis is a natural product that has been used for the treatments of different diseases around the world. Nevertheless, there is little information about the activity of propolis in gastric ulcers caused by treatment with NSAIDs. Therefore, this review evaluates and compares the gastroprotective potential of propolis and its function against NSAID-induced gastric ulcers, for which a systematic search was carried out in the PubMed and ScienceDirect databases. The main criteria were articles that report the gastroprotective activity of propolis against the damage produced by NSAIDs in the gastric mucosa. Gastroprotection was related to the antioxidant, antisecretory, and cytoprotective effects, as well as the phenolic compounds present in the chemical composition of propolis. However, most of the studies used different doses of NSAIDs and propolis and evaluated different parameters. Propolis has proven to be a good alternative for the treatment of gastric ulcer disease. However, future studies should be carried out to identify the compounds responsible for these effects and to determine their potential use in people.
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Antiulcerosos/farmacologia , Antioxidantes/farmacologia , Apiterapia , Própole/farmacologia , Úlcera Gástrica/tratamento farmacológico , Animais , Anti-Inflamatórios não Esteroides/efeitos adversos , Mucosa Gástrica/efeitos dos fármacos , Humanos , Úlcera Gástrica/induzido quimicamente , Resultado do TratamentoRESUMO
Introducción: La enfermedad por depósito graso no alcohólica constituye una pandemia del mundo contemporáneo. Su espectro silente atraviesa estadios de cronicidad y puede llegar a la cirrosis hepática y sobre esta pudiera desarrollarse un hepatocarcinoma. No existen tratamientos y solo se puede actuar sobre los factores de riesgo. Objetivo: Evaluar el efecto citohepatoprotector y antifibrótico del propóleos rojo cubano oral en pacientes con esteatohepatitis no alcohólica. Métodos: Se realizó un estudio longitudinal prospectivo en pacientes seleccionados de las consultas de Gastroenterología, Endocrinología y Medicina Interna del Hospital Clínico Quirúrgico Hermanos Ameijeiras durante el periodo de abril 2017 a abril 2018. El universo de estudio fue de 120 pacientes con diagnóstico imagenológico de hígado graso. La muestra quedó conformada por 70 pacientes con diagnóstico de hígado graso, y que cumplieron criterios de inclusión y exclusión. Las pruebas estadísticas aplicadas fueron análisis de frecuencia y porcentaje para las variables demográficas. La prueba T para las muestras relacionadas evaluó el comportamiento enzimático al inicio y al final del tratamiento y los cambios elastográficos fueron analizados mediante test de Kappa y porcentaje. Resultados: Las variables bioquímicas estudiadas mostraron una disminución estadísticamente significativa al final del tratamiento. Los cambios elastográficos al final del estudio evidenciaron la efectividad del tratamiento, en el cual el 91,4 por ciento de los pacientes evolucionaron hacia el menor grado de fibrosis. Conclusiones: El propóleos rojo cubano demostró ser un apifármaco con acción citohepatoprotectora y antifibrótica de valor terapéutico(AU)
Introduction: Nonalcoholic fat deposition disease is a pandemic in the contemporary world. Its silent spectrum goes through stages of chronicity and it can reach liver cirrhosis and on this a hepatic carcinoma could develop. There are no treatments and medical handling can act on only risk factors. Objective: To evaluate cytohepatoprotective and antifibrotic effect of oral Cuban red propolis in patients with nonalcoholic steatohepatitis. Methods: A prospective longitudinal study was carried out in selected patients from the Gastroenterology, Endocrinology and Internal Medicine consultations at Hermanos Ameijeiras Clinical Surgical Hospital from April 2017 to April 2018. The study universe was 120 patients with imaging diagnosis of fatty liver. The sample consisted of 70 patients with fatty liver diagnosis, who met the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Frequency and percentage analysis for the demographic variables were the statistical tests applied. The T test for the related samples evaluated the enzymatic behavior at the beginning and at the end of the treatment and the elastography changes were analyzed using Kappa and percentage tests. Results: The biochemical variables studied showed statistically significant decrease at the end of the treatment, which evidenced the effectiveness of the treatment. 91.4 percent of the patients progressed to a lower degree of fibrosis. Conclusions: Cuban red propolis proved to be a therapeutic drug with cytohepathoprotective and antifibrotic action(AU)
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Humanos , Técnicas de Imagem por Elasticidade/métodos , Apiterapia , Hepatopatia Gordurosa não Alcoólica/tratamento farmacológico , Hepatopatia Gordurosa não Alcoólica/diagnóstico por imagem , Estudos Prospectivos , Fatores de Risco , Estudos LongitudinaisRESUMO
Honey is a natural product with a sweet flavor. Honey is made by the honeybee (Apis mellifera L.) from the nectar of flowers or other plant secretions that are collected near the hive. These products are mixed with bee saliva and stored. Several studies have demonstrated that honey exhibits antioxidant, antimicrobial, nematicidal, antifungal, anticancer, and anti-inflammatory activities. These properties are influenced by the plants from which the secretions are harvested, from the naturally occurring compounds present in the nectar. Studies of the properties and applications of honey have distinguished honey from other natural products due to the presence of certain compounds and due its bioactive properties. The focus of this review is to discuss the identified and isolated compounds from monofloral honey produced by A. mellifera, with specific emphasis on antioxidant and antimicrobial properties of honey and its therapeutic health benefits.
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Antibacterianos/química , Antibacterianos/farmacologia , Antioxidantes/química , Antioxidantes/farmacologia , Apiterapia , Mel/análise , Mel/classificação , Animais , Abelhas/classificação , GeografiaRESUMO
The emergence of novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) in 2019 in China marked the third outbreak of a highly pathogenic coronavirus infecting humans. The novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) spread worldwide, becoming an emergency of major international concern. However, even after a decade of coronavirus research, there are still no licensed vaccines or therapeutic agents to treat the coronavirus infection. In this context, apitherapy presents as a promising source of pharmacological and nutraceutical agents for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of COVID-19. For instance, several honeybee products, such as honey, pollen, propolis, royal jelly, beeswax, and bee venom, have shown potent antiviral activity against pathogens that cause severe respiratory syndromes, including those caused by human coronaviruses. In addition, the benefits of these natural products to the immune system are remarkable, and many of them are involved in the induction of antibody production, maturation of immune cells, and stimulation of the innate and adaptive immune responses. Thus, in the absence of specific antivirals against SARS-CoV-2, apitherapy could offer one hope toward mitigating some of the risks associated with COVID-19.
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Apiterapia , Abelhas/metabolismo , Produtos Biológicos/uso terapêutico , COVID-19/prevenção & controle , Quimioprevenção/métodos , SARS-CoV-2/efeitos dos fármacos , Animais , Antivirais/metabolismo , Antivirais/uso terapêutico , Apiterapia/métodos , Apiterapia/tendências , Produtos Biológicos/metabolismo , COVID-19/epidemiologia , Ácidos Graxos/fisiologia , Mel , Humanos , Pólen/fisiologia , Própole/metabolismo , Própole/uso terapêutico , SARS-CoV-2/fisiologia , Ceras/metabolismo , Ceras/uso terapêuticoRESUMO
Vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) is a common vaginitis that affects women, especially in childbearing age, caused by Candida albicans in almost 80% of cases. Considering the limited drug arsenal available and the increasing fungal resistance profile, the search for new therapeutic sources with low toxicity and easy administration should be supported. Propolis has been used as a traditional medicine for multiple diseases, considering its particular composition and pharmaceutical properties that permits its wide applicability; it has also emerged as a potential antifungal agent. Thus, this study performed an in vitro and in vivo investigation into the efficacy of a new mucoadhesive thermoresponsive platform for propolis delivery (MTS-PRPe) in a preclinical murine model of VVC treatment caused by C. albicans. The methodologies involved chemical analysis, an assessment of the rheological and mucoadhesive properties of propolis formulations, in vitro and in vivo antifungal evaluations, histological evaluations and electron microscopy of the vaginal mucosa. The results demonstrated the antifungal activity of propolis extract and MTS-PRP against the standard strain and a fluconazole-resistant clinical isolate of C. albicans, in both in vitro and in vivo assays. These results were similar and even better, depending on the propolis concentration, when compared to nystatin. Thus, the formulation containing propolis exhibited good performance against C. albicans in a vulvovaginal candidiasis experimental model, representing a promising opportunity for the treatment of this infection.
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Apiterapia/métodos , Candidíase Vulvovaginal/terapia , Sistemas de Liberação de Medicamentos/métodos , Própole/uso terapêutico , Adesivos , Animais , Antifúngicos/uso terapêutico , Candida albicans/efeitos dos fármacos , Feminino , Camundongos , Camundongos Endogâmicos BALB C , Testes de Sensibilidade Microbiana , Própole/administração & dosagem , ReologiaRESUMO
Objetivos. Determinar el aporte del personal de los servicios farmacéuticos comunitarios al aseguramiento de la producción de fitofármacos y apifármacos elaborados a nivel localdispensarial, incluidos en el protocolo de actuación nacional para la COVID-19, así como el consumo de estas formulaciones. Materiales y métodos. Se realizó un estudio retrospectivo, observacional, descriptivo y longitudinal, donde se analizaron los informes mensuales de producción, en el período comprendido entre marzo y junio. De estos se obtuvo la información de los diez fitofármacos y apifármacos seleccionados. Se determinaron los planes de producción para cada una de estas formulaciones y su cumplimiento, así como el consumo de estos. Resultados. Entre marzo y junio se produjeron en el país 7 401 001 unidades de los diez fitofármacos y apifármacos seleccionados, el 125,5% de lo planificado. De ellos, la mayor producción correspondió al orégano jarabe 10% (1 725 156 unidades) y al Imefasma jarabe (1 648 037 unidades). El aloe jarabe (50%) y la cebolla jarabe (10%) fueron los dos fitofármacos con mayor porcentaje de producción con respecto al plan. La Habana fue la provincia con el mayor volumen de producción (1 315 008 unidades); la menor producción correspondió al municipio especial Isla de la Juventud (18 107 unidades). De las 7 401 001 unidades producidas en el período, se consumieron 6 754 910 (91,3%). Conclusiones. Desde los servicios farmacéuticos se aseguró la producción, a nivel local-dispensarial, de los diez fitofármacos y apifármacos seleccionados para el enfrentamiento de la pandemia de COVID-19 en Cuba. Se sobrepasó la producción de todos estos fitofármacos y apifármacos y su consumo fue alto.
Objectives. To determine the contribution of the staff of the community pharmaceutical services to ensuring the production of phytopharmaceuticals and apipharmaceuticals produced at the local-dispensary level, included in the national action protocol for COVID-19, as well as the consumption of these formulations. Materials and methods. It was carried out a retrospective, observational, descriptive, and longitudinal study, where the monthly reports of production were analyzed, in the period from March to June. From these, the information of the ten selected phytopharmaceuticals and apipharmaceuticals was obtained. The production plans for each of these formulations and their compliance were determined, as well as their consumption. Results. Between March and June, 7,401,001 units of the ten selected phytopharmaceuticals and apipharmaceuticals were produced in the country, 125.5% of what was planned. Of these, the highest production corresponded to oregano syrup 10% (1,725,156 units) and Imefasma syrup (1,648,037 units). Aloe syrup (50%) and onion syrup (10%) were the two phytopharmaceuticals with the highest percentage of production with respect to the plan. Havana was the province with the highest production volume (1 315 008 units); the lowest production corresponded to the special municipality Isle of Youth (18 107 units). Of the 7,401,001 units produced in the period, 6,754,910 (91.3%) were consumed. Conclusions. From the pharmaceutical services, it was ensured the production, at a local-dispensary level, of the ten phytopharmaceuticals and apipharmaceuticals selected for the confrontation of the COVID-19 pandemic in Cuba. The production of all these phytopharmaceuticals and apipharmaceuticals was surpassed and their consumption was high.
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Infecções por Coronavirus/epidemiologia , Apiterapia , Fitoterapia , Cuba , Dispensários de Medicamentos , Medicina TradicionalRESUMO
The indiscriminate use of antibiotics in the treatment of caprine mastitis causes the appearance of resistant microorganisms, besides leaving residues in milk, putting at risk to human health. In this way, propolis is an alternative in the treatment of diseases because it has antimicrobial activity, mainly because of the presence of flavonoids in its composition. The aim of this study was to evaluate the antimicrobial potential of propolis to Staphylococcus spp. Isolated from cases of goat mastitis and qualify the crude ethanoic extract by high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). In this study, the minimum bactericidal concentration values of propolis extracts in ethanol, ethyl acetate and hexane showed that the best concentrations capable of promoting the highest mortality of the isolates of Staphylococcus spp. from mastitis in goats, were 6250, 3125 and 1562.5µg/mL, respectively. By the microplate adherence test, it was found that 20.78% isolates were not able to form biofilm, 14.70% were classified as moderate and 64.70% were weak and none as a strong biofilm producer. Propolis in its different diluents was able to affect the formation of biofilm and showed a pronounced marked antimicrobial activity against Staphylococcus spp. strains and may be indicated for use in in vivo studies.(AU)
O uso indiscriminado de antibióticos no tratamento de mastite caprina leva ao desenvolvimento de micro-organismos resistentes que poderão estar presentes em alimentos, colocando em risco a saúde humana. Dessa forma, a própolis surge como uma alternativa para o tratamento de doenças por possuir uma ação antimicrobiana, principalmente pela presença de flavonoides em sua composição. O objetivo desse estudo foi avaliar o potencial antimicrobiano da própolis frente à Staphylococcus spp. isolados de casos de mastite caprina e qualificar o extrato etanoico bruto por cromatografia líquida de alta eficiência (CLAE-DAD). Neste estudo, os valores de concentração bactericida mínima (CBM) dos extratos de própolis em álcool etílico, acetato de etila e hexano nos isolados foram de 6250, 3125 e 1562,5µg/mL, respectivamente. Pelo teste de aderência à microplacas, observou-se que 20,78% dos microorganismos, não foram capazes de formar biofilme, 14,70% foram classificados como moderados, 64,70% em fracos e nenhum como forte produtor de biofilme. A própolis em seus diferentes diluentes foi capaz de afetar a formação de biofilme e apresentou significativa atividade antimicrobiana frente a cepas de Staphylococcus spp., podendo ser indicada para utilização em estudos "in vivo".(AU)
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Animais , Feminino , Própole/uso terapêutico , Infecções Estafilocócicas/terapia , Infecções Estafilocócicas/veterinária , Staphylococcus/isolamento & purificação , Cabras/microbiologia , Apiterapia/veterinária , Mastite/terapia , Mastite/veterináriaRESUMO
The indiscriminate use of antibiotics in the treatment of caprine mastitis causes the appearance of resistant microorganisms, besides leaving residues in milk, putting at risk to human health. In this way, propolis is an alternative in the treatment of diseases because it has antimicrobial activity, mainly because of the presence of flavonoids in its composition. The aim of this study was to evaluate the antimicrobial potential of propolis to Staphylococcus spp. Isolated from cases of goat mastitis and qualify the crude ethanoic extract by high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). In this study, the minimum bactericidal concentration values of propolis extracts in ethanol, ethyl acetate and hexane showed that the best concentrations capable of promoting the highest mortality of the isolates of Staphylococcus spp. from mastitis in goats, were 6250, 3125 and 1562.5µg/mL, respectively. By the microplate adherence test, it was found that 20.78% isolates were not able to form biofilm, 14.70% were classified as moderate and 64.70% were weak and none as a strong biofilm producer. Propolis in its different diluents was able to affect the formation of biofilm and showed a pronounced marked antimicrobial activity against Staphylococcus spp. strains and may be indicated for use in in vivo studies.(AU)
O uso indiscriminado de antibióticos no tratamento de mastite caprina leva ao desenvolvimento de micro-organismos resistentes que poderão estar presentes em alimentos, colocando em risco a saúde humana. Dessa forma, a própolis surge como uma alternativa para o tratamento de doenças por possuir uma ação antimicrobiana, principalmente pela presença de flavonoides em sua composição. O objetivo desse estudo foi avaliar o potencial antimicrobiano da própolis frente à Staphylococcus spp. isolados de casos de mastite caprina e qualificar o extrato etanoico bruto por cromatografia líquida de alta eficiência (CLAE-DAD). Neste estudo, os valores de concentração bactericida mínima (CBM) dos extratos de própolis em álcool etílico, acetato de etila e hexano nos isolados foram de 6250, 3125 e 1562,5µg/mL, respectivamente. Pelo teste de aderência à microplacas, observou-se que 20,78% dos microorganismos, não foram capazes de formar biofilme, 14,70% foram classificados como moderados, 64,70% em fracos e nenhum como forte produtor de biofilme. A própolis em seus diferentes diluentes foi capaz de afetar a formação de biofilme e apresentou significativa atividade antimicrobiana frente a cepas de Staphylococcus spp., podendo ser indicada para utilização em estudos "in vivo".(AU)
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Animais , Feminino , Própole/uso terapêutico , Infecções Estafilocócicas/terapia , Infecções Estafilocócicas/veterinária , Staphylococcus/isolamento & purificação , Cabras/microbiologia , Apiterapia/veterinária , Mastite/terapia , Mastite/veterináriaRESUMO
The hepatoprotective effects of the ethanolic extracts of propolis (EEP) on alcohol-induced liver steatosis were investigated in Wistar rats. Chronic alcoholic fatty liver was induced by administration of 52% alcohol to male Wistar rats at the dose of 1% body weight for 7 weeks. Then animals were simultaneously treated with 50% ethanol solutions of EEP or normal saline at the dose of 0.1% body weight for 4 further weeks. Serological analyses and liver histopathology studies were performed to investigate the development of steatosis. Microarray analysis was conducted to investigate the alterations of hepatic gene expression profiling. Our results showed that 4-week treatment of EEP helped to restore the levels of various blood indices, liver function enzymes and the histopathology of liver tissue to normal levels. Results from the microarray analysis revealed that the hepatic expressions of genes involved in lipogenesis were significantly down-regulated by EEP treatment, while the transcriptional expressions of functional genes participating in fatty acids oxidation were markedly increased. The ability of EEP to reduce the negative effects of alcohol on liver makes propolis a potential natural product for the alternative treatment of alcoholic fatty liver.
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Fígado Gorduroso Alcoólico/metabolismo , Hepatopatias Alcoólicas/metabolismo , Extratos Vegetais/metabolismo , Própole/metabolismo , Substâncias Protetoras/metabolismo , Alanina Transaminase/metabolismo , Animais , Apiterapia/métodos , Aspartato Aminotransferases/metabolismo , Colesterol/metabolismo , Modelos Animais de Doenças , Etanol , Ácidos Graxos/biossíntese , Fígado Gorduroso Alcoólico/tratamento farmacológico , Fígado Gorduroso Alcoólico/genética , Fígado Gorduroso Alcoólico/patologia , Hepatopatias Alcoólicas/tratamento farmacológico , Hepatopatias Alcoólicas/genética , Hepatopatias Alcoólicas/patologia , Masculino , Oxirredução , Extratos Vegetais/química , Extratos Vegetais/uso terapêutico , Própole/química , Própole/uso terapêutico , Substâncias Protetoras/química , Substâncias Protetoras/uso terapêutico , Ratos Wistar , Análise Serial de Tecidos/métodos , Transcrição Gênica/genética , Triglicerídeos/metabolismoRESUMO
In this study, we described the antifungal activity of three Brazilian propolis extracts: brown, green and from jataí bees against Sporothrix brasiliensis. The extracts were obtained from ethanolic extraction and their chemical composition was determined by high-performance liquid chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry. The cellular toxicity was measured in MDBK (Madin-Darby Bovine Kidney) cells and quantified by the MTT assay (3- (4,5 dimethylthiazol-2yl -2,5-diphenyl-2H bromine tetrazolato). For antifungal activity, the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and minimum fungicidal concentration (MFC) were determined by broth microdilution. The results showed that cell toxicity was not observed at lower concentrations (0.097 to 0.39μg/ml) for all extracts in comparison to cell control. Among the chemical compounds identified, caffeic acid, p-coumaric acid, chlorogenic acid, ferulic acid and rutin were quantified. In antifungal activity, green and jataí did not exhibit activity against the isolates (MIC and MFC greater than 0.78mg/ml). However, all isolates of S. brasiliensis were sensitive to brown propolis (MIC of 0.09 to 0.78mg/ml), including the standard strain (P<0.001). Among the Brazilian propolis studied, the brown propolis showed activity against the S. brasiliensis isolates and more studies should be undertaken in order to evaluate its promising use in the treatment of sporotrichosis.(AU)
Neste estudo, descreveu-se a atividade antifúngica de três extratos de própolis brasileiras: marrom, verde e de abelhas jataí (Tetragonisca angustula), contra Sporothrix brasiliensis. Os extratos foram obtidos de extração etanólica, e a sua composição química foi determinada por cromatografia líquida de alta eficiência, acoplada à espectrometria de massa. A toxicidade celular foi medida em células MDBK (Madin-Darby Bovine Kidney), avaliada por observação microscópica e quantificada pelo ensaio MTT (3- (4,5-dimetiltiazol-2-ilo -2,5-difenil-2H bromo tetrazolato). Para a atividade antifúngica, determinou-se a concentração inibitória mínima (CIM) e a concentração fungicida mínima (CFM) por meio de microdiluição em caldo. Os resultados mostraram que a toxicidade celular não foi observada em concentrações menores (0,097 a 0,39μg/ml). Entre os compostos químicos identificados, foram quantificados o ácido cafeico, ácido p-cumárico, ácido clorogênico, ácido ferúlico e a rutina. Na atividade antifúngica, as própolis verde e jataí não apresentaram atividade contra os isolados (CIM e CFM maior que 0,78mg/ml), porém todos os isolados de S. brasiliensis foram sensíveis à própolis marrom (CIM de 0,09 a 0,78mg/ml), incluindo a cepa padrão (P<0,001). Entre as própolis brasileiras estudadas, a marrom mostrou atividade contra S. brasiliensis, e mais estudos devem ser realizados para avaliar seu uso promissor no tratamento da esporotricose.(AU)
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Animais , Própole/análise , Própole/uso terapêutico , Sporothrix/isolamento & purificação , Itraconazol/uso terapêutico , Farmacorresistência Fúngica , Apiterapia/veterinária , Antifúngicos/análiseRESUMO
In this study, we described the antifungal activity of three Brazilian propolis extracts: brown, green and from jataí bees against Sporothrix brasiliensis. The extracts were obtained from ethanolic extraction and their chemical composition was determined by high-performance liquid chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry. The cellular toxicity was measured in MDBK (Madin-Darby Bovine Kidney) cells and quantified by the MTT assay (3- (4,5 dimethylthiazol-2yl -2,5-diphenyl-2H bromine tetrazolato). For antifungal activity, the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and minimum fungicidal concentration (MFC) were determined by broth microdilution. The results showed that cell toxicity was not observed at lower concentrations (0.097 to 0.39μg/ml) for all extracts in comparison to cell control. Among the chemical compounds identified, caffeic acid, p-coumaric acid, chlorogenic acid, ferulic acid and rutin were quantified. In antifungal activity, green and jataí did not exhibit activity against the isolates (MIC and MFC greater than 0.78mg/ml). However, all isolates of S. brasiliensis were sensitive to brown propolis (MIC of 0.09 to 0.78mg/ml), including the standard strain (P<0.001). Among the Brazilian propolis studied, the brown propolis showed activity against the S. brasiliensis isolates and more studies should be undertaken in order to evaluate its promising use in the treatment of sporotrichosis.(AU)
Neste estudo, descreveu-se a atividade antifúngica de três extratos de própolis brasileiras: marrom, verde e de abelhas jataí (Tetragonisca angustula), contra Sporothrix brasiliensis. Os extratos foram obtidos de extração etanólica, e a sua composição química foi determinada por cromatografia líquida de alta eficiência, acoplada à espectrometria de massa. A toxicidade celular foi medida em células MDBK (Madin-Darby Bovine Kidney), avaliada por observação microscópica e quantificada pelo ensaio MTT (3- (4,5-dimetiltiazol-2-ilo -2,5-difenil-2H bromo tetrazolato). Para a atividade antifúngica, determinou-se a concentração inibitória mínima (CIM) e a concentração fungicida mínima (CFM) por meio de microdiluição em caldo. Os resultados mostraram que a toxicidade celular não foi observada em concentrações menores (0,097 a 0,39μg/ml). Entre os compostos químicos identificados, foram quantificados o ácido cafeico, ácido p-cumárico, ácido clorogênico, ácido ferúlico e a rutina. Na atividade antifúngica, as própolis verde e jataí não apresentaram atividade contra os isolados (CIM e CFM maior que 0,78mg/ml), porém todos os isolados de S. brasiliensis foram sensíveis à própolis marrom (CIM de 0,09 a 0,78mg/ml), incluindo a cepa padrão (P<0,001). Entre as própolis brasileiras estudadas, a marrom mostrou atividade contra S. brasiliensis, e mais estudos devem ser realizados para avaliar seu uso promissor no tratamento da esporotricose.(AU)
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Humanos , Animais , Própole/análise , Própole/uso terapêutico , Sporothrix/isolamento & purificação , Itraconazol/uso terapêutico , Farmacorresistência Fúngica , Apiterapia/veterinária , Antifúngicos/análiseRESUMO
Introducción: El origen de la Medicina Natural y Tradicional está íntimamente unido con la historia del hombre en su lucha por la supervivencia. Las diferentes modalidades de la misma ofrecen grandes potencialidades a la medicina actual. Objetivo: Describir el uso terapéutico de algunas modalidades de la medicina natural y tradicional en la actualidad. Métodos: Se realizó un estudio cualitativo descriptivo mediante la técnica de revisión bibliográfica, a través del análisis, desde una visión integradora, de 40 artículos con calidad científica, publicados en los últimos 5 años, referentes a las modalidades de la Medicina Natural y Tradicional como tratamiento alternativo de múltiples enfermedades. Conclusiones: La Medicina Natural y Tradicional constituye una alternativa más de tratamiento para diferentes enfermedades. Dentro de las principales modalidades utilizadas en Cuba se encuentran: Acupuntura, fitoterapia, apiterapia, moxibuxtión, homeoterapia y ozonoterapia. Algunos de sus usos terapéuticos son: expectorantes, antihipertensivos, antifúngicos, antinflamatorios, analgésicas, estimulantes inmunológicos, sedantes, entre otros. En Cuba se aprobó un programa para su aplicación y una guía para la prescripción de productos naturales, que se convirtió en una herramienta de trabajo para el médico(AU)
Introduction: The origin of natural and traditional medicine is closely associated with the history of mankind in the struggle for survival. Its different modalities offer great potentialities to present-day medicine. Objective: To describe the therapeutic use of some modalities of natural and traditional medicine at present. Methods: A qualitative, descriptive study was carried out using the bibliographic review technique, through the analysis, from an integrating view, of 40 articles with scientific quality, published in the last five years, referring to the modalities of natural and traditional medicine as alternative treatment for multiple diseases. Conclusions: Natural and traditional medicine is another treatment alternative for different diseases. Among the main modalities used in Cuba are acupuncture, herbal medicine, apitherapy, moxibustion, homeotherapy, and ozone therapy. Some of its therapeutic uses are as expectorants, antihypertensive, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, immune stimulants, and sedatives. In Cuba, a program was approved for its application, as well as it was a guide for prescribing natural products, which became a working tool for the physician(AU)
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Humanos , Masculino , Feminino , Terapias Complementares/métodos , Acupuntura/métodos , Apiterapia/métodos , Fitoterapia/métodos , Medicina Tradicional/métodos , Epidemiologia DescritivaRESUMO
Se efectuó un estudio de intervención terapéutica en 50 pacientes con estomatitis subprótesis, quienes acudieron a la consulta de prótesis de la Clínica Estomatológica Ramón Guevara Montano de Baracoa, provincia de Guantánamo, desde abril del 2015 hasta junio del 2016, con vistas a determinar la efectividad del tratamiento con tintura de propóleos al 10 por ciento en los afectados. Se conformaron 2 grupos: uno de estudio (A) y otro de control (B), con 25 integrantes cada uno; el primero fue tratado con propóleos y el segundo con medicina alopática (nistatina en suspensión). La evaluación se realizó a los 4, 8 y 12 días. Al finalizar la terapia se observó que en 100,0 por ciento de los pacientes del grupo A se eliminó la lesión; por tanto, esta alternativa terapéutica resultó efectiva. Se recomendó extender dicha aplicación a otras afecciones bucales.
A study of therapeutic intervention was carried out in 50 patients with subprosthesis stomatitis who went to the Prosthesis department of "Ramón Guevara Montano" Stomatological Clinic in Baracoa, Guantánamo province, from April, 2015 to June, 2016, aimed at determining the effectiveness of the treatment with 10 percent propolis tinction in the affected patients. Two groups were formed: a study group (A) and a control group (B), with 25 members each; the first one was treated with propolis tinction and the second with allopathic medicine (nystatin in suspension). The evaluation was carried out at 4.8 and 12 days. When concluding the therapy it was observed that in 100.0 percent of the patients of the group A the lesion was eliminated; therefore, this therapeutic alternative was effective. It was recommended to extend this procedure to other oral disorders.
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Humanos , Masculino , Feminino , Adolescente , Adulto , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Idoso , Própole/uso terapêutico , Estomatite sob Prótese/terapia , Candidíase/terapia , Avaliação de Eficácia-Efetividade de Intervenções , Apiterapia , MelRESUMO
BACKGROUND: This study identified and summarized all Cochrane systematic reviews (SRs) on the effects of ten integrative practices that were recently added to the Brazilian public healthcare system (SUS). DESIGN AND SETTING: Review of systematic reviews, conducted in the Discipline of Evidence-Based Medicine, Escola Paulista de Medicina (EPM), Universidade Federal de São Paulo (Unifesp). METHODS: Review of Cochrane SRs on the following interventions were identified, summarized and critically assessed: apitherapy, aromatherapy, bioenergetics, family constellation, flower therapy, chromotherapy, geotherapy, hypnotherapy, hand imposition or ozone therapy. RESULTS: We included a total of 16 SRs: 4 on apitherapy, 4 on aromatherapy, 6 on hypnotherapy and 2 on ozone therapy. No Cochrane SR was found regarding bioenergetics, family constellation, chromotherapy, clay therapy, flower therapy or hand imposition. The only high-quality evidence was in relation to the potential benefit of apitherapy, specifically regarding some benefits from honey dressings for partial healing of burn wounds, for reduction of coughing among children with acute coughs and for preventing allergic reactions to insect stings. CONCLUSION: Except for some specific uses of apitherapy (honey for burn wounds and for acute coughs and bee venom for allergic reactions to insect stings), the use of ten integrative practices that have recently been incorporated into SUS does not seem to be supported by evidence from Cochrane SRs.
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Medicina Integrativa/métodos , Literatura de Revisão como Assunto , Apiterapia/métodos , Aromaterapia/métodos , Medicina Baseada em Evidências/normas , Humanos , Hipnose/métodos , Ozônio/uso terapêuticoRESUMO
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: This study identified and summarized all Cochrane systematic reviews (SRs) on the effects of ten integrative practices that were recently added to the Brazilian public healthcare system (SUS). DESIGN AND SETTING: Review of systematic reviews, conducted in the Discipline of Evidence-Based Medicine, Escola Paulista de Medicina (EPM), Universidade Federal de São Paulo (Unifesp). METHODS: Review of Cochrane SRs on the following interventions were identified, summarized and critically assessed: apitherapy, aromatherapy, bioenergetics, family constellation, flower therapy, chromotherapy, geotherapy, hypnotherapy, hand imposition or ozone therapy. RESULTS: We included a total of 16 SRs: 4 on apitherapy, 4 on aromatherapy, 6 on hypnotherapy and 2 on ozone therapy. No Cochrane SR was found regarding bioenergetics, family constellation, chromotherapy, clay therapy, flower therapy or hand imposition. The only high-quality evidence was in relation to the potential benefit of apitherapy, specifically regarding some benefits from honey dressings for partial healing of burn wounds, for reduction of coughing among children with acute coughs and for preventing allergic reactions to insect stings. CONCLUSION: Except for some specific uses of apitherapy (honey for burn wounds and for acute coughs and bee venom for allergic reactions to insect stings), the use of ten integrative practices that have recently been incorporated into SUS does not seem to be supported by evidence from Cochrane SRs.
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Humanos , Literatura de Revisão como Assunto , Medicina Integrativa/métodos , Ozônio/uso terapêutico , Aromaterapia/métodos , Medicina Baseada em Evidências/normas , Apiterapia/métodos , Hipnose/métodosRESUMO
BACKGROUND: Systemic inflammation is known as a risk factor of cognitive decline. OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effects of propolis on cognitive decline and systemic inflammation in elderly people living at high altitude. METHODS: Sixty participants (average 72.8 years) living at altitude (2,260 meters) were randomized to receive propolis (0.83âg, nâ=â30) or placebo (nâ=â30) for 24 months. Cognitive outcomes were assessed using MMSE and serum cytokine levels were measured for 24 months in a double-blind study. RESULTS: MMSE scores were 26.17 at baseline and 23.87 at 24 months in placebo group. Compared to placebo group, improvements of MMSE scores were significant in propolis-treated subjects (pâ=â0.007) with a response emerging over time (time points×group interaction, pâ=â0.016). In addition, the serum IL-1ß and IL-6 levels were significantly different across treatments (pâ<â0.0001) showing upward and downward trends in placebo- and propolis-treated subjects, respectively (pâ<â0.0001). Serum levels of TNF-α were not significantly different across treatment (pâ=â0.0528) but with a response emerging over time (time points×group interaction, pâ=â0.016). In contrast, serum levels of TGFß1 were significantly different across treatments (pâ<â0.0001) showing downward and upward trends in placebo- and propolis-treated subjects, respectively. Serum levels of IL-10 were significant for the effect of groups (pâ=â0.0411). Furthermore, MMSE scores correlated with the decrease in IL-1ß and the increase in TGFß1 in serum. CONCLUSION: Elderly people living at high altitude developed to MCI in 24 months with exacerbation of systemic inflammation. Ingestion of propolis (>12 months) protected against cognitive decline after systemic inflammation was reduced.