Comparison of Physical and Chemical Properties of Green and Brown Brazilian Propolis Collected in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Chem Biodivers
; 20(6): e202300382, 2023 Jun.
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Among the 13 types of propolis classified in Brazil according to their physicochemical properties, green propolis and brown propolis are the most commonly found and used. In this work, a comparison of the physicochemical properties of green and brown propolis produced in Minas Gerais, Brazil was performed according to the methodology established by the Brazilian legislation. And, the content of 9 bioactive compounds in the samples was determined by RP-HPLC. GrProp showed a higher content of pinocembrin, artepillin C and baccharin, and a higher quantity of total flavonoids, in comparison with BrwProp. The mechanical mass content in both types of propolis was above the limit established by legislation. However, the other physicochemical parameters were within the limits. The chemical composition, especially the flavonoid content and the free radical (DPPH) scavenger property confer to both types of propolis a promising pharmacological activity.
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Própole
País/Região como assunto:
America do sul
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Brasil
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Chem Biodivers
Assunto da revista:
BIOQUIMICA
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QUIMICA
Ano de publicação:
2023
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Article
País de afiliação:
Brasil
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