Propolis influence on erythrocyte membrane disorder (hereditary spherocytosis): a first approach

• Author(s): Moreira, Leandro ; Dias, Teresa ; Dias, L.G. ; Silva, José Paulo ; Estevinho, Leticia M.
• Date: 2011
• Persistent ID: http://hdl.handle.net/10198/5634
• Origin: Biblioteca Digital do IPB
• Document Type: Conference object
• Language: Portuguese
• Contributor(s): Biblioteca Digital do IPB

Description

Propolis is a resinous substance collected from plants by bees. Its composition d epends on the vegetation, the season, and the source area. It usually contains many chemical compounds such as polyphenols, steroids and amino acids. The hereditary spherocytosis (HS) is a type of anaemia characterized by microcytic and hyperchromic red cells, spherical in shape and without central pallor. Clinically, subjects present from asymptomatic conditions to severe haemolytic anaemia.