Effect of honey propolis hard candy on lactoperoxidase activity in unstimulated saliva

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Abstract

Objective: We determined the effectiveness of honey propolis hard candy on salivary lactoperoxidase activity in unstimulated saliva. Methods: In this pretest-posttest laboratory experimental design study, saliva collected from 120 subjects was reacted with potassium iodide, phosphate buffer, and hydrogen peroxide. Salivary lactoperoxidase activity was calculated by absorbance value using a microplate reader at wavelength of 340 nm. Results: Honey propolis hard candy increased salivary lactoperoxidase activity, although the increase was not statistically significant (p>0.05). Conclusions: Honey propolis hard candy tends to increase salivary lactoperoxidase activity.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)103-105
Number of pages3
JournalInternational Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics
Volume11
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Apr 2019

Keywords

  • Lactoperoxidase
  • Propolis
  • Saliva

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