Caffeic acid phenethyl ester protects against oxidative stress and dampens inflammation via heme oxygenase 1

Abstract

Propolis, also known as ‘honeybee glue,’ may protect teeth and gums against periodontal disease. In periodontal disease, chronic inflammation and oxidative damage harm gum tissue and lead to tooth loss; propolis has been shown to improve periodontal health for patients with diabetes. Bees make propolis by mixing beeswax, honey, plant resins and their own saliva, and use it to patch honeycomb and prevent growth of microbes in the hive. Reinhard Gruber of the Department of Oral Biology at the Medical University of Vienna and of the Department of Periodontology, University of Bern and co-workers investigated the effects of one of propolis’ active ingredients, caffeic acid phenethyl ester (CAPE), on oxidative stress and inflammation. They found that CAPE reduced oxidative damage and dampened inflammation; further investigation revealed the genetic basis of the beneficial effects, paving the way for future clinical studies. These results may help identify alternative treatments for periodontal disease.

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