TY  - JOUR
T1  - Phenolic Compound Profile of Apilarnil Extract: A Potential Source for Functional Food and Pharmaceutical Applications
AU  - Çakar, Fatih
AU  - Şimşek, Halil
PY  - 2025
DA  - August
Y2  - 2025
DO  - 10.53811/ijtcmr.1633940
JF  - International Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine Research
PB  - Duzce University
WT  - DergiPark
SN  - 2717-7491
SP  - 87
EP  - 93
VL  - 6
IS  - 2
LA  - en
AB  - Apilarnil is a bioactive bee product derived from male bee larvae and is recognized as a potential source of bioactive compounds for functional food and pharmaceutical applications. It contains proteins, amino acids, vitamins, minerals, and various bioactive components, which are known for their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. However, data on its phenolic compound profile and biological effects remain limited. This study aims to determine the phenolic compound profile of Apilarnil extract. The extraction was performed using a 75% ethanol–water solution, and the quantitative analysis of phenolic compounds was conducted using the LC-MS/MS method. The results revealed that the extract is particularly rich in chlorogenic acid (29.863 mg/g), p-coumaric acid (6.08 mg/g), and quercetin (3.023 mg/g). The findings indicate that Apilarnil is a valuable natural product rich in phenolic compounds and may serve as a promising source of bioactive compounds for functional food and pharmaceutical applications. This study represents one of the first comprehensive evaluations of the phenolic compound profile of Apilarnil, providing key scientific data on its biological and commercial potential.
KW  - Apilarnil
KW  - phenolic compounds
KW  - LC-MS/MS analysis
KW  - functional foods
KW  - pharmacological applications.
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UR  - https://doi.org/10.53811/ijtcmr.1633940
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