Učinkovitost biološki aktivnih sastavnica matične mliječi: Analiza i standardizacija

Abstract

Royal jelly is a viscous substance secreted by the hypopharyngeal and mandibular glands of worker honeybees (Apis mellifera) that contains a considerable amount of proteins, free amino acids, lipids, vitamins, sugars, and bioactive substances such as 10-hydroxy-trans-2-decenoic acid, antibacterial protein, and 350-kDa protein. These properties make it an attractive ingredient in various types of healthy foods. This article brings a brief review of the molecular mechanisms involved in the development of certain disorders that can be remedied by royal jelly, based on a selection of in vivo and in vitro studies. It also describes current understanding of the mechanisms and benefi cial effects by which royal jelly helps to combat aging-related complications. Royal jelly has been reported to exhibit benefi cial physiological and pharmacological effects in mammals, including vasodilative and hypotensive activities, antihypercholesterolemic activity, and antitumor activity. As its composition varies signifi cantly (for both fresh and dehydrated samples), the article brings a few recommendations for defi ning new quality standards.