Preliminary evaluation of the biocompatibility of a liquid abstract of propolis
- VernacularTitle:蜂胶提取液生物安全性的初步评价
- Author:
Ding MA
;
Hongbing HE
;
Enge WU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Propolis;
Cytotoxicity;
Oral mucous membrane irritation test
- From:
Journal of Practical Stomatology
2001;0(01):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective:To evaluate the biocompatibility Abstract of a liquid of propolis. Methods:According to the relative Chinese national standards,the cytotoxicity of the propolis abstract was investigated by in vitro cell culture,agar diffusion test and the oral mucous membrane irritation response test in rabbits. Results:In the in vitro tests the propolis abstract showed grade 0 cytotoxicity. In the in vivo test the abstract did not result in any pathological change in oral mucous membrane.Conclusion:The propolis abstract is biocompatible.
