About this research

The publications presented below provide scientific background on royal jelly, major royal jelly proteins (including MRJP1), and related biological processes. They include laboratory studies and reviews of existing research.

These publications do not constitute clinical evidence of the safety or effectiveness of MRJP1 Labs' finished products, including StretchSerum and ScarGel.

A review on royal jelly proteins and peptides

Ramanathan and colleagues. Journal of Functional Foods, 2018.

A review of published research on the composition, characteristics, and biological activities of royal jelly proteins and peptides, including MRJP1.

Biological properties and activities of major royal jelly proteins and their derived peptides

Mureșan and colleagues. Journal of Functional Foods, 2022.

A review of published research examining the biological activities of major royal jelly proteins (MRJPs) and their derived peptides, including antioxidant, antimicrobial, and other reported properties.

Effects of royal jelly on sterile skin cut repair

Shirzad and colleagues. Journal of HerbMed Pharmacology, 2014.

An experimental study investigating the effects of topical royal jelly on skin wound repair in an animal model. The researchers evaluated wound recovery following skin incisions, providing preclinical context for the potential wound-repair properties of whole royal jelly.

Royal jelly and its components promote healthy aging and longevity: From animal models to humans

Kunugi and Ali. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2019.

A review of research on royal jelly and its components, including major royal jelly proteins, in relation to aging and longevity. The paper examines findings from animal models and cell studies, alongside research in humans, and discusses biological pathways associated with aging and cellular health.

Royal Jelly: Biological Action and Health Benefits

Oršolić and Jazvinščak Jembrek. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2024.

A comprehensive review of royal jelly's chemical composition and reported biological activities, including its proteins, peptides, and other bioactive compounds. The paper examines research on antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and other biological properties across experimental and clinical settings.

Royal jelly extracellular vesicles promote wound healing by modulating underlying cellular responses

Álvarez and colleagues. Molecular Therapy – Nucleic Acids, 2023.

An experimental study investigating extracellular vesicles isolated from royal jelly and their effects on cellular processes involved in wound repair. The researchers examined responses in laboratory cell models and wound-healing outcomes in mice, providing preclinical evidence concerning these specific royal jelly-derived vesicles.

Royal Jelly—A Traditional and Natural Remedy for Postmenopausal Symptoms and Aging-Related Pathologies

Bălan and colleagues. Molecules, 2020.

A review of published research on royal jelly and its potential effects on menopausal symptoms and aging-related conditions. The paper examines findings from human studies, animal models, and laboratory research, including the biological activities of royal jelly's various components.

The in vitro and in vivo wound-healing effects of royal jelly derived from Apis mellifera L. during blossom seasons of Castanea mollissima Bl. and Brassica napus L. in South China exhibited distinct patterns

Lin and colleagues. BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies, 2020.

An experimental study comparing the wound-healing properties of royal jelly collected during different flowering seasons. The researchers used laboratory and animal models to investigate differences in wound-repair activity associated with the botanical sources of royal jelly.