Radiation sterilization of Honey and Honey-Alginate Wound Dressing from Stingless Bee (Tetragonula biroi) Collected from Sta. Maria, Laguna, Philippines

This study was conducted to determine the effect of radiation sterilization on alginate wound dressing containing honey from the Philippine stingless bee, Tetragonula biroi. Our results show that a radiation dose of 30 kGydid not affect the antibacterial property of honey against Staphylococcus aure...

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Published in:	Journal of Tropical Life Science Vol. 11; no. 2; pp. 217 - 223
Main Authors:	Davison T. Baldos, Joseph M. Puno, Mitos M. Tolentino, Djowel Recto V, Montefalcon, Gilberto T. Diano, Celia O. Asaad
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	University of Brawijaya 01-06-2021
Subjects:	alginate wound dressing radiation sterilization stingless bee honey stingless bee honeyalginate wound dressing
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Summary:	This study was conducted to determine the effect of radiation sterilization on alginate wound dressing containing honey from the Philippine stingless bee, Tetragonula biroi. Our results show that a radiation dose of 30 kGydid not affect the antibacterial property of honey against Staphylococcus aureus. Electron-beam irradiation did not produce significant alterations in the physicochemical properties (pH, total soluble solids, and flavonoids); however, the total phenolics was significantly increased in honey with higher irradiation doses. Demonstrating that irradiation can be applied to honey with negligible physicochemical effects, honey was incorporated in alginate and exposed to a sterilization dose of 25 kGy using an electron beam facility. Irradi-ation did not affect the physicochemical properties (pH, moisture content, gel fraction, moisture vapor transmission rate (MVTR), and fluid handling capacity) of the honey alginate wound dressing (HAWD). The perspectives for the potential use of irradiated HAWD as a natural product-based substitute for commercial wound care products may be considered.
ISSN:	2087-5517
DOI:	10.11594/jtls.11.02.11