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Hawaiian propolis, a unique bee product, was analyzed for its composition and botanical origin. Researchers identified nine prenylflavonoids, suggesting Macaranga tanarius as the shared plant source with Okinawan propolis.

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Area of Science:

* Natural Products Chemistry
* Ethnobotany
* Apiculture

Background:

* Propolis, a resinous bee-collected substance, varies in composition based on botanical sources.
* Hawaiian propolis has not been previously studied.
* Understanding propolis origin is crucial for its chemical and biological characterization.

Purpose of the Study:

* To analyze the chemical composition of Hawaiian propolis.
* To determine the botanical origin of Hawaiian propolis.
* To compare Hawaiian propolis with Okinawan propolis.

Main Methods:

* Comparative analysis of Hawaiian and Okinawan propolis.
* Analysis of glandular trichomes from Macaranga tanarius fruit.
* Utilized reversed-phase high-performance liquid chromatography coupled with high resolution-electrospray mass spectrometry (RP-HPLC-HR-ESI-MS).

Main Results:

* Identified nine prenylflavonoids in Hawaiian propolis.
* These prenylflavonoids were also found in Okinawan propolis.
* Chemical profiles suggest a common botanical origin.

Conclusions:

* Hawaiian propolis shares chemical similarities with Okinawan propolis.
* Macaranga tanarius is proposed as the botanical origin for Hawaiian propolis.
* This finding establishes a shared botanical source for propolis from Hawaii and Okinawa.