Taylan Samanci

SBS Bilimsel Bio Cozumler AS · R&D Center

Bees use materials derived from various plant parts, buds, and exudates to create propolis, a resinous combination that is naturally occurring. The waxy and mechanical properties of propolis allow bees to utilize it in building and repairing their hives. It protects against weathering threats like wind and rain and external invaders like snakes and...

Many branches of medicine treat skin conditions that manifest on the nose. When people experience skin lesions on the nose, they often seek the advice of dermatologists, otorhinolaryngologists, primary care physicians, and general plastic and dermatologic surgeons. Skin lesions on the face and head are common in dermatologic surgeons’ daily practic...

Two levels should be addressed when considering the antibacterial activity of propolis. Two aspects of this are associated: one directly impacting the microbe and the other with stimulation of the immune system, which activates the organism’s innate defenses (Przybyłek I, Karpiński TM. Molecules 24(11):2047, 2019; Sforcin JM, Bankova V. J Ethnophar...

The healing properties of honey have made it a popular natural remedy. According to reports, it contains over 200 different chemicals. Fructose and glucose make up the bulk of honey, but it also includes fructo-oligosaccharides, many enzymes, vitamins, minerals, and amino acids. Depending on the plants that bees feed on, honey can have a wide range...

There is a significant cause for worry within the medical community over the growing resistance of microorganisms to antibiotic treatment. The use of specific probiotic strains to inhibit the growth of pathogens due to the release of bacteriocins and the use of phytochemicals that can inhibit biofilms, interfere with bacterial quorum sensing signal...

Bees, like all insects, have a thorax, an abdomen, and a head. Not only that, but they are also wingless and have six legs. The head is equipped with the following parts: • two touch- and smell-sensitive antennae; • two pairs of compound eyes and three pairs of simple eyes; • and the jaws, or mandibles, that are utilized for biting, working pollen...

Bees generate a substance that resembles resin called propolis by combining the sap of needle-leaved trees with their saliva and beeswax. Propolis is a resinlike substance. Propolis is a sealant that bees use to construct their hives, but there is some evidence that it may also have health benefits for people. Bee glue, bee propolis, and Baume de P...

Insects belonging to the suborder Apocrita (order Hymenoptera) comprise about 20,000 species, including the well-known honeybee (Apis) and bumblebee (Bombus and Psithyrus) and thousands of other beelike wasps and flylike insects. There is a wide size range for adults, from around 2 mm to 4 cm, or 0.08–1.6 inches. Bees and wasps share a common ances...

Honeybee colonies are vulnerable to various conditions, including illnesses and parasites. Varroa destructor and Tropilaelaps clareae are two examples of non-native parasites that have caused significant damage to European and North American colonies. Both of these parasites are considered to be highly destructive. Honeybees are susceptible to a wi...

The resinous substance known as propolis is a product of the beehive made up of plant components that hive workers gather. Afterward, salivary enzymes are added to the wax, and the mixture is combined with wax to make propolis. Bees chew on these components. Flavonoids and caffeic acid esters are propolis fractions with the most significant potenti...

Allergens are foreign substances to the body and trigger an inflammatory response through IgE-mediated pathways. Those genetically predisposed to atopic dermatitis, a condition in which even low levels of exposure to environmental triggers cause the production of IgE antibodies, are more likely to have sensitization than the general population. Var...

The United States is home to 4000 different kinds of native bees. From cold, icy Canada to hot, sunny Mexico, you can find bees belonging to the five most common families: Apidae, Halictidae, Andrenidae, Megachilidae, and Colletidae. You can find them in forests, deserts, backyards, and even the National Mall in the middle of our nation’s capital....

The combs that comprise the hive are two layers of six-sided chambers constructed from wax that the bees make and secrete. The cells contain food from honey, nectar from plants, and pollen bread, also known as bee bread. Honey, made by bees from blossom nectar, was the only easily accessible sugar for humans until the modern era. That is why people...

The most common manifestation of turbinate dysfunction is nasal congestion, which is also one of the symptoms associated with this condition. In some cases, the symptoms may be mild. In contrast, in others, the congestion may be so severe that the only way to ease it is to overuse topical decongestants such as oxymetazoline or phenylephrine. The fa...

Propolis, which continues to be a fascinating source of these chemicals, is related to several natural chemical substances that have antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties. These are just some of the natural chemical substances and their effects. The ever-increasing prevalence of respiratory tract infect...

Propolis not only possesses antiviral and antibacterial activities, but it also seems to regulate the immunological responses of the hosts in connection to respiratory tract diseases. Propolis and its bioactive component 3,4-dicaffeoylquinic acid stimulate the production of tumor necrosis factor-related apoptosis-inducing ligand (TRAIL), which impr...

Numerous topical and hard-surface uses necessitate the widespread use of disinfectants and antiseptics in healthcare facilities. Alcohols, phenols, iodine, and chlorine are just a few of the biocides included in these goods. Many of these agents have a long history of usage. More information on these active compounds’ mechanism of action than antib...

Honey is a natural substance produced by bees collected using nectar and honeydew as their primary ingredients. Honey is a supersaturated solution of carbohydrates with a wide range of applications and exhibits various features. Propolis is a resinous material gathered by bees from the buds of trees, shrubs, and green plants. Bee glue is another na...

One of the causes of dysbiosis, an imbalance of the oral microbiota, is inadequate dental hygiene. Oral disorders are caused by dysbiosis since studies have revealed a restricted quantity of harmful bacteria at a healthy host site. A biofilm is formed when harmful bacteria increase too much, that condition is known as microbial dysbiosis. If you ha...

According to the scientific literature, a substantial amount of evidence suggests that propolis exhibits antifungal characteristics. Propolis is susceptible to being influenced by changes in its chemical makeup, as has been demonstrated by previous research. This differential in antifungal action has been documented in several studies that have inv...

Antibacterial, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, antitumoral, hepatoprotective, and neuroprotective effects are just a few of propolis’ many biologically active characteristics in the previous 30 years of pharmacological and biochemical research. Anatolian propolis samples vary in origin and a few additional characteristics. In four samples of Anatolia...

Traditional medicine and nutritional supplements have long used propolis, a honeybee resin. However, recent preclinical studies have shown that propolis may have a wide range of therapeutic bioactivities, such as protecting neurons from damage, reducing inflammation, fighting cancer, and preventing the spread of viruses. There is encouraging precli...

Honeybee venom (HBV) is an important product of beehives, and its benefits for health have been rediscovered by modern medicine. Since HBV has the potential to treat some diseases, its quality and production conditions require a detailed investigation. The objective of this study is to understand how season, harvesting time (day or night), harvesti...

Bee Products and Their Applications in the Food and Pharmaceutical Industries focuses on the health benefits of selected bee products by looking more closely at their pharmacological potentials and therapeutic applications in coping with various diseases. The book explores some of these products, such as royal jelly, propolis and bee venom, which i...

Bee products have been used by humankind for their healthy attributes for many ages and applied as a traditional medicine in many countries. Nowadays, they are gaining more attention from different industry sectors, including pharmaceutical, dietary supplements, food, and cosmetics, based on technological and scientific developments due to the incr...

Bee bread is a bee product produced by bees in which they combine pollen with their digestive enzymes and place them in the comb cells. In this study, it was aimed to evaluate the nutritional and antioxidant properties of Anatolian bee bread and present an examination of regional differences. In order to emphasize the bioavailability of bee bread a...

Tea and herbal infusions are among the major contributors of phenolic compounds, specifically flavonoids, in our daily diet. Honey is another antioxidant-rich food that is widely used as a natural sweetener. In this work, the effects of honey addition on antioxidant properties of different herbal teas were investigated. For this purpose, 2 differen...

Nowadays, there is a growing interest in the physiological benefits of natural antioxidants in foods. Honey bee products, especially propolis and pollen, have strong antioxidative activity and beneficial effects in human body. The aim of this study was to determine the total phenolic and total flavonoid contents and antioxidant activities of propol...