Abstract
ABSTRACTPropolis, a bee product, is renowned globally for its diverse pharmacological activities attributed to its phenolic compounds, flavonoids, and terpenes. This study aims to identify the chemical compounds in Algerian raw propolis and evaluate the protective potential of its inclusion complex. Gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC/MS), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) were used for chemical characterization. Additionally, molecular docking against SARS‐COVID‐2 main proteases and ADMET profiling were conducted. The analysis revealed α‐pinene (25.29%–11.04%) and limonene (22.46%–12.88%) as the major components in raw propolis and its complex. DSC/TGA analysis demonstrated the protective effect of encapsulated molecules, with limonene and α‐pinene showing high activity against SARS‐COVID‐2 main proteases 7N5Z, 6LU7, and 7E6L, with docking scores of −5.71, −5.61, and −5.10 kcal/mol, respectively. This study highlights the potential of propolis constituents as drug candidates against the SARS‐COVID‐2 pandemic.
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