Research Article

Effects of the Czech Propolis on Sperm Mitochondrial Function

Table 2

Analysis of the ethanolic extract of propolis by the HPLC.

CompoundRt [min]Concentration
mg/L of EEP

Gallic acid6.0n.d
Caffeic acid21.265 ± 11
Vanillin23.465 ± 11
p-Coumaric acid27.5231 ± 10
t-Ferulic acid28.9514 ± 15
Benzoic acid33.6n.d
Quercetin42.3n.d
t-Cinnamic acid42.729 ± 1
Naringenin43.2n.d.
Luteolin44.7n.d
Genistein45.6n.d
Kaempferol51.3101 ± 45
Apigenin53.473 ± 8
Chrysin70.036 ± 5
Pinocembrin65.1n.d.
Galangin73.1n.d.
CAPE71.4n.d.

(n.d. = nondetected; CAPE = caffeic acid phenethyl ester).