Honey and Its Products. Chemical, Biological and Therapeutic Applications

Scientific Study from the year 2017 in the subject Medicine - Pharmacology, Mansoura University (Faculty of Pharmacy), language: English, abstract: The study includes measurement of bee activity in collecting and producing honey, propolis and bee venom according to bee race, in a comparative study between Carniolan hybrid and Italian hybrid. For one year and study of some biological and chemical properties of some bee products (Honey, propolis and bee venom) and their effects on three types of cancer cells (Hep-G2, Caco-2 and MCF-7) in a comparative study with the effort of two drugs (5Fu and Cis-pt) in different concentrations. The study dealt with the following points: 1. Activity honeybee in collecting and producing honey, propolis and bee venom according to bee race. 2. Biological properties of some bee products and their effects on some cancer cells. 3. Chemical properties of some bee products. Apitherapy is the art and science of making therapeutic use of products of honey bee, including honey, bee pollen, propolis, royal jelly, bees wax and bee venom. apitherapy is defined as api, meaning bee and therapy from the greek word therapia, which literally means 'curing' or 'healing'. apitherapy is healing by using bee products. hippocrates, the greek physician known as the 'father of medicine', recognized the hialing virtues of bee venom for treating arthritis and other joint problems. Since the ancient egyptians, cultures across the ages have revered the honey bee for its healing powers. Integrative medical apitherapy is the application of bee products like honey, pollen, royal jelly and propolis in healing therapies. apitherapy is an ancient alternative healing modality dating back several thousand years and used by hippocrates, mentioned by plato, and others throughout our history.

Professor Farid Badria, (currently an Emeritus Professor in Pharmacognosy De-partment), Ph.D. in Microbial Transformation from the University of Mississippi, USA, and 2 Masters of Science in Pharmacognosy and Cell Biology from Egypt and USA TWAS-ARO- TWAS-ARO, in 'Public Understanding and Popularization of Sci-ence (2013), World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Gold Medal as The Best Inventor in Egypt (2011), Recognition Outstanding Award in Medicine (Egypt, 2001), Outstanding Arab Scholar, Kuwait (2000); Khawrazmi Award, Iran (2000), are just to mention some of the awards he received. Prof. Badria has submitted 43 patents, of which 16 had been granted certificates with intellectual protection for 20 years. With over 200 publica-tions, 8 books, and many review articles, He continues to lead research projects on: developing new therapy for liver disorders, arthritis, skin disor-ders, and biomarkers for cancer. Research Interests: Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences -Diagnosis of Cancers (Ovarian and Liver) -Diagnosis of Pathological Disorders of Retina. -Decision Making of Viral infection of liver. -Prediction of Health Hazards of Obesity. -Predication of Developing Liver Cancer -Optimization of Extraction Methods of Medicinal plants. NEW THERAPEUTICS AGENTS AS ENZYMES MODULATORS -Inhibitors for Aldose reductase for treatment of Cataract -Inhibitors for Amylase and Glucosidase for treatment of Obesity and Diabetes. -Inhibitors for Proline hydroxylase for treatment of Liver Fibrosis. -Inhibitors for Tyrosinase for treatment of Hyperpigmentation. -Inhibitors for Hyaluronidase for treatment of skin aging -Inhibitors for Topoisomerase for treatment of cancer -Inhibitors for Leukotriene Hydrolase for treatment of Inflammatory Disorders (Hepatitis, IBS, Bronchial Asthma) Developing New Therapy for Liver Disorders -Hepatoselective Fibrosuppressive Agents from Natural Origin. -Early Diagnosis and Intervention of Progress of Liver Cancer -Mechanism of Natural Products on Hepatic Stellate Cells, fatty liver, and HCC. -Natural Endogenous Interferon Stimulant from Natural Products -Schistomicidal Agents Developing New Therapy for Skin Disorders: -Phytotherapy for Alopecia Aerata -New Phytotherapy for Hirsutism and Hyperpigmentation disorders -New Therapy for Amyloidosis Biomarkers: A New Marker for Hepatocellular Carcinoma, nephropathy, and liver fibrosis -