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The main goal of this work is to investigate the chemical composition of propolis from different geographic origin. This can be achieved using the powerful combination of gas chromatography and mass spectrometry. Defining propolis main constituents will allow for their quantific…

Honey bees (Apis mellifera) collect and apply antimicrobial plant resins to the interior of their nest cavity to form a lining called a propolis envelope. Previous studies show that exposure to a propolis envelope within the nest cavity resulted in reduced immune system activati…