Polyamines in Bee and Floral Pollen: Botanical Origin and Potential as Functional Food Ingredients.

IF 2.5 3区化学 Q3 BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY

Chemistry & Biodiversity Pub Date : 2025-10-03 DOI:10.1002/cbdv.202501540

Jelena Spremo, Predrag Radišić, Marko Kebert, Danijela Kojić, Jelena Purać, Srđana Đorđievski, Tatjana V Čelić, Elvira L Vukašinović

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Abstract

Pollen, both bee and floral, is recognized as a functional food due to its richness in bioactive compounds, including polyamines (PAs), which are associated with antioxidant and antiaging effects. This study analyzed the total PA content and distribution of individual PAs (putrescine, spermidine, and spermine) in bee and floral pollen collected from various plant species in Vojvodina, Serbia. Results revealed considerable species-specific variability, with floral pollen generally exhibiting higher levels than bee pollen. Notably, floral pollen from Ailanthus altissima, Salix alba, and Zea mays was particularly rich in PAs (564.3, 539.8, and 392.4 mg/kg dry weight, respectively). These findings highlight the potential of ruderal plant species as alternative sources of PAs for functional foods. However, due to the allergenic properties of certain species, caution is warranted-especially for sensitive individuals. Further clinical research and regulations are needed to ensure the safe and effective dietary use of pollen-derived PAs.

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蜂花粉和花花粉中的多胺：植物来源及其作为功能性食品成分的潜力。

蜂花粉和花花粉都被认为是一种功能性食品，因为它富含生物活性化合物，包括具有抗氧化和抗衰老作用的多胺（PAs）。本研究分析了塞尔维亚伏伊伏丁那省不同植物蜂花粉和花花粉中PA的总含量和单个PA（腐胺、亚精胺和精胺）的分布。结果显示相当大的物种特异性变异，花花粉普遍表现出比蜂花粉更高的水平。其中，Ailanthus altissima、Salix alba和Zea mays的花粉中PAs含量最高（分别为564.3、539.8和392.4 mg/kg干重）。这些发现强调了野生植物作为功能性食品中PAs的替代来源的潜力。然而，由于某些物种的致敏特性，需要谨慎-特别是对敏感的个体。需要进一步的临床研究和法规来确保花粉来源的PAs在饮食中的安全有效使用。

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Chemistry & Biodiversity 环境科学-化学综合

CiteScore

3.40

自引率

10.30%

发文量

475

审稿时长

2.6 months

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