The ADE seminar has been held this morning in the “Aula Magna” of the Biological Tower with prof. Ronny Lesmana, Associate Professor of Physiology at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Padjadjaran (Indonesia) and Visiting Professor at the University of Catania for the CoEHAR activities, at the Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine.
The event was attended by 200 students of the Italian Faculty of Medicine and the international faculty of Medicine and Surgery of the University. Thanks to the collaboration of the student associations SOS Unict and We Love Unict, hundred of students and researchers has welcomed the Indonesian professor.
Questions and reflections on the future of the smoking habit in the world filled the hours of the seminar. Near prof. Lesmana, prof. Giovanni Li Volti, Director of CoEHAR.
The program of the conference was attended by:
- prof. Lia Emma, CoEHAR member: “Replica project: A journey through multicentric research endeavors“
- prof. Giuseppe Grosso, Full Professor of Food Sciences and Dietetics: “Role of (poly)phenols on brain and mental health”
- dr. Emanuela Tropea, researcher of University: “The role of active biomolecules on metabolic system”
- prof. Giuseppe Malfa, researcher of Pharmaceutical Biology: “Glucosinolates from Brassica vegetables as tools for xenobiotic detoxification”
- prof. Ronny Lesmana – “Role of Herbal in modulating Autophagy pathway For Health. The lesson of Propolis”
About the speech of Prof. Ronny Lesmana:
“Herbal has many beneficial effect to health. Proropolis is resinous (bee glue) which stimulates autophagy signaling and give protection from smoking. Thus, Propolis has garnered attention for its potential effects on autophagy and its protective properties against the harmful effects of smoking.
Improving Cellular Health By promoting autophagy. Propolis is rich in bioactive compounds, such as flavonoids and phenolic acids, which may stimulate autophagy. These compounds can activate signaling pathways like the mTOR (mechanistic target of rapamycin) pathway, which, when downregulated, promotes autophagic processes.
Propolis may help to remove damaged cellular components, enhance cell survival, and improve the overall health of cells. This is particularly crucial in maintaining function in response to stressors, such as toxins.
Interestingly, some report that Propolis could Protect our cell from Smoking by Antioxidant Properties.
Propolis is known for its strong antioxidant effects and it can counter smoking negative effect. smoking introduces a plethora of harmful oxidants into the body, leading to oxidative stress that can damage cells and DNA. Propolis can help mitigate this oxidative damage. Including Inflammation Reduction, Smoking is linked to chronic inflammation, which can lead to numerous health issues.
Propolis exhibits anti-inflammatory properties, potentially reducing the inflammatory responses associated with smoking. The stimulation of autophagy by propolis may assist in repairing cellular damage caused by the toxic components of cigarette smoke. This could enhance the body’s ability to detoxify and regenerate.
Last but not least Propolis also cause Respiratory Health. Some studies suggest that propolis may have protective effects on lung tissues and reduce the risk of lung-related diseases linked to smoking.
Taken together, more researches, including clinical studies, are necessary to fully understand the extent of propolis’s benefits in stimulating autophagy and protecting against the deleterious effects of smoking. If you’re considering using propolis for these purposes, it’s advisable to consult with a healthcare provider for personalized advice.
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