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Complete List of Publications:
Professor Peter Molan

 

Books/Book Chapters:

Cooper R, Molan P, White R.(eds) 2009. Honey in Modern Wound Management. Wounds UK Publishing, Aberdeen, pp 1-201.

Molan P. 2009. Honey: antimicrobial actions and role in disease management. Chapter 9: New strategies combating bacterial infection, pp 229-253.

Molan P. 2009. Why honey works. Honey in Modern Wound Management. Wounds UK Publishing, Aberdeen, pp 7-20. (book chapter)

Molan P, Hill C. 2009. Quality standards for medical grade honey. Honey in Modern Wound Management. Wounds UK Publishing, Aberdeen, pp 63-79.

White, Richard, Cooper, Rose and Molan, Peter.  2005. Honey: A modern wound management product.  Edited and wrote chapter 1: Mode of Action, pp 1-23 and chapter 9: A summary of published clinical research on honey in wound management, pp 130-142.

 

 

Journal Articles:

Han S, Yeo J, Baek H, Lin S, Meyer S, Molan P. 2009. Postantibiotic effect of purified melittin from honeybee (Apis mellifera) venom against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus. Journal of Asian Natural Products Research 11 (9): 796-804.

Molan P C. 2009. Debridement of wounds with honey. Journal of Wound Technology 5: 12-17.

Jul,l A., Walker, N., Parag, V., Molan, P. and Rodgers, A. 2008. Randomized clinical trial of honey-impregnated dressings for venous leg ulcers. British Journal of Surgery 95 :175-182.

Lin, S. M., Molan, P. C., Cursons, R. T. 2008. The in vitro susceptibility of Campylobacter spp. to the antibacterial effect of manuka honey. European Journal of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases (in print).  Available online from 26 September

Molan, P. C., Betts J A. 2008. Using honey to heal diabetic foot ulcers. Advances in Skin & Wound Care, 21(7): 313-316.

Simon, A., Traynor, K., Santos, K., Blaser, G., Bode, U., Molan, P. 2008. Medical honey for wound care – stil the ‘Latest Resort’? Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (in press). Published online 7 January.

Molan PC. 2006. Using honey in wound care. International Journal of Clinical Aromatherapy, Vol 3, Issue 2b, pp 21-24.

Molan, P.C.  2006.  The Evidence Supporting the use of Honey as a Wound Dressing.  Lower Extremity Wounds 5 (1), pp40-54.

Molan, Peter.  2005.  Recipe for success.  Public Service Review: Health, issue 5, pp 52 and 54.

French, V. M., Cooper, R. A. and Molan, P. C.  2005.  The antibacterial activity of honey against coagulase-negative staphylococci.  Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy 56, pp 228-231.

Stephens, J.M.C., Molan, P. C., Clarkson, B. D.  2005.  A review of Leptospermum scoparium (Myrtaceae) in New Zealand.  New Zealand Journal of Botany, Vol 43, pp 431-449.

Molan, P. C., Betts, J. A.  2004.  Clinical usage of honey as a wound dressing: an update.  Journal of Wound Care, Vol 13 No 9, pp 353-356.

Molan, Peter C.  2002.  Revival of honey as a medicine.  Honeybee Science, Vol 23, no 4, pp153-160. [non refereed journal].

Brady, N., Molan, P. and Bang, L.  2004.  A survey of non-manuka New Zealand honeys for antibacterial and antifungal activities.  Journal of Apicultural Research 43 (2), pp 47-52.

English, Helen K. P., Pack, Angela R. C., Molan, Peter C. 2004. The effects of Manuka Honey on Plaque and Gingivitis: A Pilot Study. Journal of the International Academy of Periodontology 6/2, 63-67.

Molan, P.C.  2002.  Not all honeys are the same for wound healing.  European Tissue Repair Society Bulletin, 9:  1, 5-6.

Molan, Peter. C. Potential of Honey in the Treatment of Wounds and Burns.  Am J Clin Dermatol. Vol  2, Issue 1, pp111-136, 2001.

Krzyzosiak, J., Evenson, D., Pitt, C., Jost, L., Molan, P., and Vishwanath R.  2001. Changes in susceptibility of bovine sperm to in situ DNA denaturation during prolonged incubation at ambient temperature under conditions of exposure to reactive oxygen species and nuclease inhibitor.  Reprod. Fertil. Dev.,12, 1-11.

Tonks, A., R.A. Cooper, A.J. Price, P.C. Molan, K.P. Jones.  2001. Stimulation of TNF-a Release in Monocytes by Honey.  Cytokine.  Volume 14, Number 4 (21 May), pp 240-242.

Molan, Peter.  2001. Why honey is effective as a medicine 2.  The scientific explanation of its effectsBee World.  Volume 82 (1), pp 22-40.

Molan, Peter C.  2001. Honey for the Treatment of Wounds and Burns.  New Ethicals Journal.  July 2001, pp 13-23.

Cooper, R.A., P.C. Molan, L. Krishnamoorthy, K.G. Harding.  2001. Manuka Honey Used to Heal a Recalcitrant Surgical Wound.  Eur J Clin Microbiol Infect Dis, 20: 758-759.

Molan, Peter C. 2001. Honey as a topical antibacterial agent for treatment of infected wounds. World Wide Wounds: http://www.worldwidewounds.com/2001/november/Molan/honey-as-topical-agent.html

Molan, Peter.  The potential of honey to promote oral wellness.  General Dentistry.  Volume 49, Number 6, November-December 2001, pp 584-589.

Dunford, Cheryl, Rose Cooper and Peter Molan.  2000.  Using honey as a dressing for infected skin lesions.  Nursing Times Plus, Vol. 96, No. 14:  pp7-9.

Molan, P.C.  2000.  Selection of Honey for Use as a Wound Dressing.  Primary Intention – The Australian Journal of Wound Management.  Vol 8 Number 3, Aug 2000 pp87-92.

Molan, P.M and Cooper, R.A.  2000.  Honey and sugar as a dressing for wounds and ulcers.  Tropical Doctor, October 2000, Vol 30,  pp249-250.

Molan, P.C.  2000.  Establishing Honey as a Recognised Medicine.  Bee Informed (The Journal of the American Apitherapy Society).  Vol 7: (1) pp7-9.

Prosser, C.G., Turner, S.A., McLaren, R.D., Langley B., L’Huillier, P.J., Molan, P. and Auldist M.J.  2000. Milk whey protein concentration and mRNA associated with beta-lactoglobulin phenotype.”  Journal of Dairy Research, 67(2), 287-293.

Kryzosiak, J, McMillan, G., Molan, P. and Vishwanath, R.  2000.  Protein Tyrosine Phosphorylation During Prolonged In Vitro Incubation of Ejaculated Bovine Spermatozoa Is. Regulated by the Oxidative State of the Medium.  Biology of Reproduction, Vol 62, pp1615-1623. 

Molan, Peter.  2000.  The Value of Research.  The NZ BeeKeeper.  November 2000, Vol 7, No. 10 pp19-21.

Dunford, C., Cooper, R., Molan, P. and White, R. 2000. The use of Honey in Wound Management.  Nursing Standard, v.15, no.11, p63-68.

Dunford, Cheryl; Cooper, Rose; Molan, Peter; and White, Richard.  The use of honey in wound management.  Nursing standard, Nov 29, 2000, Vol. 15, No. 11, pp63-68.

Molan, Peter and Betts, Julie.  2000.  Using honey dressings:  the practical considerations.  Nursing Times, Dec 7, 2000, Vol 96, No. 49, pp36-37.

Cooper, R A. and P C Molan. 1999. The use of honey as an antiseptic in managing Pseudomonas infection. Journal of Wound Care 8 (4) 161-164.

Cooper, R.A., P C Molan and K G Harding. 1999. Antibacterial activity of honey against strains of Staphylococcus aureus from infected wounds.  Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine.   Volume 92, pp283-285.

 Krzyzosiak, J., Molan, P., and Vishwanath, R.  1999. Measurements of bovine sperm velocities under true anaerobic and aerobic conditions.  Animal Reproduction Science, Vol 55, pp163-173.

 Molan, Peter.  1999. The Unique Properties of Manuka Honey.  Bee Informed – The Journal of the American Apitherapy Society.  Spring 99 Issue.  pp5-6.

Molan, Peter C.  1999. Why honey is effective as a medicine - 1. Its use in modern medicine.  Bee World Vol. 80 (2),  pp 80-92. 

Molan, P. C.  1999.  The role of honey in the management of wounds.  Journal of Wound Care, Sept, Vol 8, No 8.  pp415-418.

Cooper, R.A., and Molan, P.C.  1999.  Honey in Wound Care.  Journal of Wound Care, July, Vol 8, No. 7, p340.

Molan, Peter. A Brief Review of Honey as a Clinical Dressing.  1998. Primary Intention – The Australian Journal of Wound Management  Volume 6 Number 4, December 1998, pp148 – 158.

Molan, P C. 1998. The limitations of the methods of identifying the floral source of honeys.  Bee World 79 (2), pp59-68.

Molan, P, B Wood, M Rademaker. 1997. Manuka Honey, a low cost leg ulcer dressing.  New Zealand Medical Journal, Vol. 110.

Molan, P C and K L Allen. 1997. The sensitivity of Mastitis-causing bacteria to the antibacterial activity of honey.  NZ Journal of Agricultural Research, Vol. 40, pp537-540.

Elliott, J L, J M Oldham, G W Asher, P C Molan and J J Bass. 1996. Effect of testosterone on binding of insulin-like growth factor-I (IGF-I) and IGF-II in growing antlers of fallow deer (Dama dama).  Growth Regulation Vol.6,  pp214-221.

Molan, P C and K L Allen. 1996. The effect of Gamma-irradiation on the antibacterial activity of honey.  J. Pharm. Pharmacol.  Vol 48, pp.1206-1209.

Brady, N F, P C Molan and C G Harfoot. 1996. The sensitivity of Dermatophytes to the Antimicrobial Activity of Manuka Honey and other Honey.  Pharmaceutical  Sciences 2, pp.471-473.

Molan, P.  Honey as An Antimicrobial Agent.  1996. The Israeli College of Complementary Medicine Tel Aviv Israel , pp.27-37.

Al Somai, N., K E Coley, P C Molan and B M Hancock. 1994. "Susceptibility of Helicobacter pylori to the antibacterial activity of manuka honey".   J. Royal Soc. Med,  87 (1) pp9-12.

Al Somai, N., R Vishwanath, P Shannon and P C Molan. 1994. "Low molecular weight components in bovine semen diffusate and their effects on motility of bull sperm."  Reproduction Fertility and Development   6 (1), pp165-171.

Tan, S.T., A L Wilkins, G M Reid and P C Molan. 1994. "Extractives from New Zealand unifloral vipers bugloss honey ". J. Apic. Res,  in press.

Al Somai, N, R Vishwanath, P Shannon and P C Molan. 1994. "Anionic and cationic components from protein aggregates in seminal plasma and their effects on sperm motility."   Molecular Reproduction and Development,  in press.

Oldham, J M, P J Fowke, S C Hodgkinson, B H Breier, P D Gluckman, P C Molan and J J Bass.  "The effects of growth hormone releasing hormone (GHRH) and thyrotropin releasing hormone (TRH)on growth hormone (GH) and insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF1) in plasma and growth of lambs".  Reproduction, Nutrition, Development  in press.

Briggs, L R, N R Towers and P C Molan. 1994. "Development of an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay for the analysis of Sporidesmin A and its metabolites in ovine urine and bile".   J. Agric. Food Chem.  vol.42, pp2769-2777.

Hua K M, R Ord, S Kirk, Q J Li, S C Hodgkinson,S.C, G S G Spencer, P C Molan and J J Bass. 1993.  "Regulation of plasma and tissue levels of insulin-like growth factor-I by nutrition and treatment with growth hormone in sheep "   Journal of Endocrinology 136 (1) pp217-224.

Elliott, J L, J M Oldham, G R Ambler, P C Molan, G S G Spencer, S C Hodgkinson, B H Breier, P D Gluckman, J M Suttie and J J Bass. 1993. "Receptors for insulin-like growth factor-II in the growing tip of the deer antler."   Journal of Endocrinology 138 pp233-241.

Molan, P.C.  1992.  "The antibacterial activity of honey.  1.  The nature of the antibacterial activity.  Bee World 73 (1) (1992) pp5-28.

Molan, P C. 1992. "The antibacterial activity of honey.  2.  Variation in the potency of the antibacterial activity."   Bee World  73 (2) pp59-76.

Bass, J J, J M Oldham, S C Hodgkinson, P J Fowke, H Sauerwine, P C Molan, B H Breier and P D Gluckman. 1991. "Influence of nutrition and bovine growth hormone (GH) on hepatic GH binding of insulin-like growth factor-I and growth of lambs".  J. Endocrinol. 128, pp181-186.

Allen, K L , P C Molan, and G M Reid. 1991. "A survey of the antibacterial activity of some New Zealand honeys".  J. Pharm. Pharmacol. 43 (12), pp817-822.

Martinus, R D, P C Molan and P Shannon. 1991. "Deleterious effect of seminal plasma in the cryo-preservation of bovine spermatozoa."   N.Z.J. Agric. Res. 34 (3) pp283-287.

Allen, K L, P C Molan, and G M Reid. 1991. "The variability of the antibacterial activity of honey."   Apiacta 26 (4) pp114-121.

Dick, K J, P C Molan and R Eschenbruch. 1991. "The isolation from Saccharomyces cerevisiae of two cationic proteins that inhibit malolactic bacteria".  Vitis  31 pp105-116.

Hameed, I, P C Molan and P Shannon. 1991. "The nature of the large antibacterial proteins in bovine seminal plasma formed by reversible aggregation."   N.Z.J. Agric. Res.   34,  pp467-470.

Tan, S T, A L Wilkins, P C Molan, P T Holland and M Reid. 1989. "A chemical approach to the determination of the floral sources of New Zealand honeys".  J. Apic. Res.  28 (4), pp212-222.

Tan, S T,  P T Holland, A L Wilkins. and P C Molan. 1988. "Extractives from New Zealand Honeys I: White Clover, Manuka and Kanuka unifloral honeys.  J. Agric. Food Chem.  36, pp453-460.

Lewis, K J, P C Molan, J J Bass and P D Gluckman. 1988. "The lipolytic activity of low concentrations of insulin-like growth factors in ovine adipose tissue".  Endocrinology 122, pp2554-2558.

Molan, P C and K M Russell. 1988. "Non-peroxide antibacterial activity in some New Zealand honeys".  J. Apic. Res.  27, pp 62-67.

Molan, P C, I M Smith and G M Reid. 1988. "A comparison of the antibacterial activity of some New Zealand honeys".  J. Apic. Res.  27, pp252-256.

Russell, K M, P C Molan, A L Wilkins and P T Holland. 1988. "The identification of some antibacterial constituents of New Zealand Manuka honey".   J. Agric. Food Chem.  38, pp10-13.

Shannon, P, B Curson, and P C Molan. 1987. "Cationic peptides obtained by reversible disaggregation of antibacterial proteins of bovine seminal plasma.  N.Z.J. Agric. Res. 30, pp195-202.

Baas, J, Molan, P C and P Shannon. 1983. "Factors in seminal plasma of bulls that affect the viability and motility of spermatozoa."  Journal of Reproduction and Fertility.  68, pp275-280.

Eschenbruch, R and P C Molan. 1982. "Can foaming during winemaking be controlled?"  Food Technology in Australia 34(1), pp32-35.

Edwards, M, R Eschenbruch and P C Molan. 1982. "Foaming in winemaking, 1. A technique for the measurement of foaming in winemaking."  European Journal of Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology.  16, pp105-109.

Molan, P C, M Edwards and R Eschenbruch. 1982. "Foaming in winemaking, 2. Separation and partial characterisation of foam-inducing proteins."  European Journal of Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, 16, pp110-113.

Holbrook, I B and P C Molan. 1975. "The identification of a peptide in human parotid saliva particularly active in enhancing the glycolytic activity of the salivary micro-organisms", Biochem. J. 149, pp 489-492.

Holbrook, I B and P C Molan. 1973. "A further study of the factors enhancing glycolysis in human saliva", Archs oral Biol. 18, pp1275-1282.

Molan, P C and R L Hartles. 1972. "A Study of the enhancement of glycolysis in human saliva", Archs oral Biol. 17, pp 1671-1678.

Molan, P C and  R L Hartles. 1971. "The nature of the intrinsic salivary substrates used by the human oral flora", Archs oral Biol. 16, pp1449-1462.

Molan, P C and R L Hartles. 1969. "The identification of a glycolysis-enhancing factor in human parotid saliva", Archs oral Biol. 14, pp421-426.

Molan, P C and R L Hartles. 1967. "The source of glycolytic activity in human saliva", Archs oral Biol. 12,  pp1593-1603.

Molan, P C and R L  Hartles. 1966. "The differential effect of sodium fluoride on the aerobic and anaerobic metabolism of the human oral flora".  Archs oral Biol. 11, pp1163-1170.

 

Published Conference Proceedings :

Lewis, K J, P C Molan and J J Bass. 1987. "An assessment of the rate of fat accumulation in ruminant adipose tissue"  Proc. N.Z. Soc. Animal Prodn  47,  pp77-79. 

Shannon, P, B Curson, A Twomey and P C Molan. 1975. "Antibacterial activity of seminal plasma and other tissues", Proc. N.Z. Soc. Anim. Prod. 35, pp61-64.

 

Patents:

Shannon, P, B Curson, A Twomey and P C Molan. N.Z. 1974. Provisional Patent for the isolation of "Ubiquitin", a novel antibacterial compound of mammalian origin. (PATENT).

Molan, P.  International Patent, Number 533121.  Wound dressing.  (2004).  (PATENT)

Molan, P.  International Patent, Number PCT/NZ00/00248.  Use of Honey in Medical Dressings.  (2003). (PATENT)

Molan, P.  International Patent, Number 1237561.  Medical dressings comprising gelled honey.  (2004).  (PATENT)

Molan, Peter., Fjallman, Ann Helen Margrith., Caskey, Phillip Roy.  International Patent, Number 502158.  Improvements in and relating to Honey based products.  (2004).  (PATENT)

Molan, Peter.  International Patent, Number 505514.  Improvements in and relating to the use of Honey in dressings.  (2004).  (PATENT)

Molan, Peter.  International Patent, Number 501687/501748.  Improvements in and relating to the use of honey in antibacterial applications.  (2004).  (PATENT pending)

 

Conference Contributions: 

Lin S, Cursons R, Molan P. 2009. The pharmacodynamics of Manuka honey against common organisms. Department of Biological Sciences PhD Student Conference Day, University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand, 9 December. (oral presentation)

Molan Peter. 2008. Honey: a modernized ancient wound dressing with a diversity of potential uses. Australian Wound Management Association 7th National Conference, Darwin, 7-10 May.

Molan, P. 2008. Use of honey as a dressing in wound care. National Division of Infection Control Nurses 27th Annual Infection Control Conference and AGM, Hamilton, 13-15 August. (oral presentation)

Molan Peter. 2007. The biochemistry of honey in wound healing. Veterinary Wound Healing Association 10th Annual Scientific Meeting, Germany, 15 November.

Molan Peter. 2007. Why honey works – the biochemistry of honey in wounds. Wounds UK, Harrogate International Conference Centre, 12-14 November.

Molan Peter. 2007. Wound care: a novel natural remedy. 3rd International Congress of the Asia Pacific Society of Infection Control, Malaysia, 8-11 July.

Molan Peter. 2007. Honey as a therapy. General Practice Continuing Medical Education 10th Annual conference, Rotorua, 15-17 June.

Molan Peter. 2007. Why manuka honey is so effective in healing wounds. 17th Conference of the European Wound Management Association, United Kingdom, 2-4 May.

Molan  Peter.  2006. Medicinal honey in wound care: Traditional and contemporary clinical applications. Hong Kong International Medical & Health Care Fair, Hong Kong, 17-21 August.

Molan P C. 2006. Therapeutic uses of honey. 1st International Forum on Apitherapy, Greece, 12-15 October.

Molan P C. 2006. Treating wounds with honey. 1st International Forum on Apitherapy, Greece, 12-15 October.

Molan, P.C.  2006.  Manuka Honey for the Treatment and Prevention of Antibiotic-Resistant Infections in Wounds and Catheter Exit Sites.  Infection Control Conference, Nursing Symposium, Dubai, 17-19 September.

Molan, P.C.  2006.  Honey and Medicine:   Past, Present and Future.  1st International Conference on the Medicinal Uses of Honey, Malaysia 26-28 August.

Molan, P.C.  2006.  New Advances in Honey Research:  Clinical and Laboratory Studies.  1st International Conference on the Medicinal Uses of Honey, Malaysia 26-28 August.

Molan, P.C.  2006.  Standards for Quality Honey for Medicinal Uses.  1st International Conference on the Medicinal Uses of Honey, Malaysia 26-28 August.

Molan, Peter. 2005. Honey as a Therapy. New Zealand Medical Association 8th Annual Conference, Taupo, 17-19 June.

French, V. M., Cooper, R. A. and Molan, P. C.  2004.  Will honey in wound dressing devices prevent the growth of coagulase-negative Staphylococci?  Society for Applied Microbiology ‘Microbial Interactions with Medical Devices’ conference, Newcastle, UK. 

Molan, Peter. 2004. Modern Developments in Dressing Wounds with Honey. Wounds UK 2004 Conference, 15th, 16th & 17th November, Harrogate, UK. (Abstract only available)

Wolk, Bruce.; Molan, Peter C., and Dries, Mark.  2004 Tues 8 October.  “Health benefits of honey and features of American honeys”.  Nihon Keidanren Kaikan, 9F, Room 901, 1-9-4, Otemchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo. 

Sissons CH, Anderson SA, Molan PC.  "Suppression of Candida albicans in plaque microcosm biofilms by Manuka honey." A paper presented at the IADR/AADR/CADR 82nd General Session in Honolulu, Hawaii: March 2004. Abstract published in: J Dent Res 83 (Spec Iss A):abstr 0974, 2004.

Molan, Peter; Wells, Anne; and Dunning, Trish.  2004.  “Honey!!  There’s a bug in my wound”.  Conference Contribution – talk held at Hellenic Club Woden, ACT, Australia, Friday 13 Aug 04.

Betts, Julie, and Molan, Peter.  2003.   A Pilot Trial of Manuka Honey as a Dressing for Chronic Wounds – A Partnership between Scientist and Clinician.  New Zealand Wound Care Society Conference “Partnership in Care”, Hotel Grand Chancellor, Christchurch, NZ, 20-22 November 2003.

Jull, Andrew., Walker, Natalie., Rodgers, Anthony., Bennett, Derrick., Molan, Peter., Arroll, Bruce., Waters, Jill., Latta, Anita., Betts, Julie., McAuley, Susan., and Hammond, Catherine.  2003.  Honey for Leg Ulcers – The Halt Trial.  New Zealand Wound Care Society Conference “Partnership in Care”, Hotel Grand Chancellor, Christchurch, NZ, 20-22 November 2003.

Molan, P.C.  2002.  Honey Dressing for Chronic Ulcers.  Complementary Therapies Seminar & Workshop.  Clancy Auditorium, University of New South Wales, 21 June, 2002.

Molan, P.C.  2002.  Honey Dressing for Chronic Ulcers.  Natural Therapies Upskill Day:  Evidence Based Alternative Therapies Seminar.  Clancy Auditorium, University of New South Wales, 22 June, 2002.

Molan, P. C.  Functional Foods for Oral Health. “Honey for oral health”.  Journal of Dental Research, Volume 80, Special Issue, January 2001.  30th Annual Meeting of the AADR, 25th Annual Meeting of the CADR, March 7-10, 2001, Chicago, Illinois, USA.

Molan, Peter and Helen English.  The Potential of Honey for Treatment and Prevention of Periodontal Disease.  The International Academy of Periodontology, 8th International Meeting and The New Zealand Society of Periodontology, 50th Anniversary Meeting.  Periodontal Bioengineering and Medicine: A New Paradigm for the 21st Century and State of the Art Periodontics for your Practice.  Saturday to Monday, 27-29 October 2001, Sheraton Auckland Hotel, Auckland, New Zealand.

Molan, P.C.  2000.  The Use of Honey as an Antimicrobial Agent.  New Zealand Institute of Medical Laboratory Science Conference 2000 – 16-19 August 2000.  Bay of Plenty Rotorua Convention Centre. 

Allen, K.L., Hutchinson, G., and Molan, P.C.  2000.  The potential for using honey to treat wounds infected with MRSA and VRE.  First World Wound Healing Congress 10-13 September 2000.  Melbourne Convention Centre, Victoria, Australia.

Betts, Julie and Molan, Peter.  2000.  The use of honey as an antiseptic dressing for leg ulcers.  Vascular Conference & Exhibition.  Novotel Tainui Hotel, Hamilton, 25-27 May 2000.

Cooper, R.A., Halas, E., Davies, R., Molan, P. and Harding, K.G.  2000.  The inhibition of Gram positive cocci of clinical importance by honey.  First World Wound Healing Congress 10-13 September 2000.  Melbourne Convention Centre, Victoria, Australia.

Robson, Valerie., Ward, Richard, G., and Molan, Peter, C.  2000.  The Use Of Honey In Split Skin Grafting – poster presented at the European Wound Management Conference 14-16 November 2000 – Harrogate, UK. 

Molan, P and Brett, M.  1998.  The Second Australian Wound Management Association Conference "Wound Management Towards 2000 - A Blossoming Paradigm".  March 18-21. Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, Queensland, Australia. (Topic - Honey Has Potential as a Dressing for Wounds Infected with MRSA).

Molan, P.C.  1997.  Honey as an antimicrobial agent.  In Mizrahi, Avshalom and Yaacov Lenksy (eds.)  Bee Products:  Properties, Applications, and Apitherapy Conference Proceedings.  New York.  Plenum Press, p 27-37.

Prendergast, E., Vishwanath, R., Shannon, P. and Molan, P.C.  1994. "Charged lipoprotein fractions of egg yolk in bovine semen diluents".  Abstract published in Proc. Aust Soc. Reprod. Biol.  26.

Allen, K.L. and Molan, P.C.  1994. "A comparison of the sensitivity of mastitis-causing bacteria to the antibacterial activity of manuka honey, artificial honey and other honey." - a poster paper presented at the annual conference of the British Beekeepers Association.  [Also presented at the annual conference of the New Zealand Beekeepers Association].

Elliott, J L, J M Oldham, G W Asher, P C Molan and J J Bass. 1993. "The effect of testosterone on receptors for insulin-like growth factors in deer antlers" - a paper presented at the 73rd Annual Meeting of the Endocrine Society, Las Vegas, U.S.A.  Abstract 1475.

Hua K M, S C Hodgkinson, P C Molan and J J Bass. 1993. "Effect of growth hormone administration on plasma levels of insulin-like growth factor binding protein three (IGFBP-3) in sheep " - a paper presented at the Combined Annual Conference of the Australian and the New Zealand Society of Endocrinology.  Abstract published in Proc. Endocrine Soc.  Aust. 36, Abstract 137. 

Elliott, J L, A J Peterson, A M Ledgard, G W Asher, P C Molan and J J Bass. 1993. "Production of insulin-like growth factor binding proteins by antler tissues in culture" - a paper presented at the Combined Annual Conference of the Australian and thae New Zealand Society of Endocrinology.  Abstract published in Proc. Endocrine Soc.  Aust. 36, Abstract 8.

Briggs, L R, N R Towers and P C Molan.  1993. "Sporidesmin and ELISA technology" - a paper presented at a symposium on "Mycotoxicoses of grassland farming".  Abstract published in N. Z. Veterinary J.. 41, 220.

Al Somai, N., Vishwanath, R., Shannon, P., and Molan, P.C. 1993. "Isolation and characterisationof anionic proteins and peptides from bovine seminal plasma and their effects on sperm motility" - a paper presented at the Annual Conference of the Australian Society for Reproductive Biology.  Abstract published in Proc. Aust Soc. Reprod. Biol.  25, 13.

Al Somai, N., Vishwanath, R., Shannon, P., and Molan, P.C. 1993. "High molecular weight protein aggregates in bovine seminal plasma produce cationic peptides that affect bull sperm motility" - a paper presented at the Annual Conference of the Australian Society for Reproductive Biology.  Abstract published in Proc. Aust Soc. Reprod. Biol.  25, 19.

Prendergast, E., Vishwanath, R., Shannon, P. and Molan, P.C.  1993. "Assessing the changes in translational and rotational velocities of bull sperm under aerobic and anaerobic conditions after cold shock using the TTLV".  Abstract published in Proc. Aust Soc. Reprod. Biol.  25, 14.

Hua K M, J J Bass, R Ord, S Hodgkinson, S Spencer and P C Molan. 1992. "Regulation of ovine plasma and tissue IGF-I by nutrition and GH " - a paper presented at the Annual Conference of the Australia/New Zealand Society of Endocrinology.  Abstract published in Proc. Endocrine Soc.  Aust. 35, p195 (NZ18).

Hua K M, S C Hodgkinson, P C Molan and J J Bass. 1992. "GH stimulates tissue insulin-like growth factor-I (IGF-I) production in sheep " - a paper presented at the Annual Conference of the New Zealand Society of Endocrinology.  Abstract published in Proc. Endocrine Soc.  Aust. 35, p195 (NZ19).

Elliott, J L, J M Oldham, G W Asher, P C Molan and J J Bass. 1992. "Control of antler ossification and neck muscle hypertrophy by testosterone.  Is insulin-like growth factor-I (IGF-I) involved?" - a paper presented at the Annual Conference of the New Zealand Society of Endocrinology.  Abstract published in Proc. Endocrine Soc.  Aust. 35(suppl.), NZ2.

Molan, P C. 1992. "The use of honey as an antiseptic" - a paper presented at  the Annual Conference of the New Zealand Beekeepers Association.

Molan, P C. 1992. "Honey as an antibacterial agent" - a paper presented at  the Annual Conference of the New Zealand Dieticians Association.

Oldham, J, Bass, J J, S Hodgkinson, S Spencer and P C Molan. 1991. "Effect of starvation on specific binding of insulin-like growth factor-I and II (IGF-I/II) to muscle" - a paper presented at  the 2nd International Symposium on Insulin-like Growth Factors/Somatomedins, San Francisco, U.S.A.  Abstract 288.

Al Somai, N., R Vishwanath, P Shannon, B Curson and P C Molan. 1991. "Isolation of low molecular weight components from dialysate of bovine semen and their effects on motility of bull sperm" - a paper presented at the Annual Conference of the Australian Society for Reproductive Biology.  Abstract published in Proc. Aust Soc. Reprod. Biol.  23, p128.

Hodges, A K, P C Molan, A J Molenaar, R W Ord and J J Bass. 1991. "Developmental changes and histological localisation of IGF-I and IGF-II mRNA in sheep muscle and liver tissue" -  a paper presented at the Genetics Conference, Queenstown.

Bass, J J., K M Hua, R Ord, S Hodgkinson, S Spencer and P C Molan. 1991. "Regulation of ovine plasma and tissue IGF-I by nutrition and GH " - a paper presented at the 73rd Annual Meeting of the Endocrine Society, Washington, D.C., U.S.A.

Oliver, M H, L M McLeay, P C Molan, H V Simpson, G W Reynolds and D H Carr. 1990. "Extraction and bioassay of Gastrin-Releasing Peptide-like substances from sheep stomach" - a paper presented at the Annual Conference of the New Zealand Physiological Society Society. Abstract published in Proc. N.Z. Physiological Soc. 10, 27.

Molan, P C, K L Allen, S T Tan and A L Wilkins. 1989. "Identification of components responsible for the antibacterial activity of manuka and viper's bugloss honeys" - a paper presented at  the Annual Conference of the New Zealand Institute of Chemistry.

Oldham, J, J Bass, S Hodgkinson, A Hodges, D Duganzich and P C Molan. 1989. "Effects of growth hormone and nutritional manipulation on ovine skeletal muscle - analysis by quantitative light microscope autoradiography"- a paper presented at  the joint meeting of the N.Z. Endocrine Society and the Australian Endocrine Society.  Abstract published in Proc. Endocrine Soc.  Aust. 32, p212.

Lewis, K J, J J Bass and P C Molan. 1987. "The hormonal control of fat metabolism in ruminants in vitro" - a paper presented at the Asian and Australasian Animal Production Society Conference.  Abstract published in Proceedings 4th Animal Science Congress, p487.

Molan, P C, I Hameed and Shannon, P. 1987. "Isolation of the component peptides of the antibacterial aggregates in bovine seminal plasma" - a paper presented at the Annual Conference of the New Zealand Institute of Chemistry.

Molan, P C. 1987. "Research on honey at the University of Waikato" - a paper presented at  the Annual Conference of the New Zealand Beekeepers Association.

Lewis, K, J Bass, E Payne, P Molan and P Gluckman. 1986.  "The actions of insulin, somatomedins and adrenalin on ovine adipose tissue" - a paper presented at the Annual Conference of the Endocrine Society.  Abstract published in Proc. Endocrine Soc. Aust. 29, E29.

Eschenbruch, R and P C Molan. 1981. "Yeast al proteins causing foaminess in winemaking" - a paper presented at the Annual Conference of the N.Z. Microbiological Society.

Briggs, L R, P C Molan, B K Nicholson and P Shannon. 1981. "The factor responsible for the antibacterial activity of some mammalian cationic proteins identified crystallographically as the polyamine spermine" - a paper presented at the Annual Conference of the N.Z. Institute of Chemistry.

Dass, D V, H J van Enckevort, A G Langdon and P C Molan. 1981. "The role of colloidal species in the formation of macroscopic protein films" - a paper presented at the Annual Conference of the N.Z. Institute of Chemistry.

Eschenbruch, R and P C Molan.  1981.  "Recent investigation on foaming during wine production" - a paper presented at the 6th International Oenological Symposium, Mainz, Germany.

Dick, K J and P C Molan and R Eschenbruch. 1980. "The isolation of two antibacterial protides from Saccharomyces cerevisiae" - a paper presented at the Annual Conference of the New Zealand Institute of Chemistry.

Shackell, P J, P C Molan et al. 1980. "The isolation and characterisation of a mammalian cationic antibacterial peptide" - a paper presented to the Annual Conference of the New Zealand Institute of Chemistry.

Eschenbruch, R and Molan, P C. 1980.  "Foaming during winemaking" - a paper presented at the Fourth Technical Conference of the Australian Wine Research Institute. 

Molan, P C and R Eschenbruch. 1979. "Antibacterial activity in Saccharomyces cerevisiae" - a paper presented at the Annual Conference of the New Zealand Microbiological Society.

Robinson, J A and P C Molan. 1978. "The isolation of a basic peptide from glycolysis - enhancing salivary proteins" - a paper presented at the Annual Conference of the Australian and New Zealand Division of the International Association for Dental Research.

Molan, P C. 1977. "Plaque metabolism" - a review contributed at a symposium on "The Tooth and its Environment" organised by the Medical Research Council of New Zealand.  Abstract published in N.Z.Dent. J. 73, pp151-152.

Eschenbruch, M and P C Molan. 1977. "The dissociation of mammalian cationic antibacterial proteins" - a paper presented at the Annual Conference at the New Zealand Institute of Chemistry.

Mikkelsen, G R and P C Molan. 1977. "A determination of the components of clover juice and bovine secretions that are involved in the stabilisation of foams in bloat" - a paper presented at the Annual Conference of the New Zealand Institute of Chemistry.

Molan, P C. 1975. "Ubiquitin - a mammalian antibiotic" - a paper presented at the Annual Conference of the New Zealand Association of Clinical Biochemistry.

Shannon, P, B Curson, A Twomey and P C Molan. 1974. "Antibacterial activity of seminal plasma and other tissues" - a paper presented at the Annual Conference of the New Zealand Animal Production Society.

Holbrook, I B and P C Molan. 1973. "A glycolysis-enhancing factor of low molecular weight in human parotid saliva" - presented to the 20th Meeting of the British Division of the International Association for Dental Research.  Abstract published in J. Dent. Res. 52, p979.

Molan, P C and I B Holbrook. 1971. "Glycolysis-enhancing factor of high molecular weight in saliva" - presented to the 19th Meeting of the British Division of the International Association for Dental Research.  Abstract published in J. Dent. Res. 50, p1211.

Molan, P C.  1970. "Observations on the enhancement of glycolysis in saliva" - presented to the 18th Meeting of the British Division of the International Association for Dental Research.  Abstract published in J. Dent. Res. 50, p670.

Molan, P C and R L Hartles. 1969.  "Substances in saliva used by the microflora" - presented to the 17th Meeting of the British Division of the International Association for Dental Research.  Abstract published in J. Dent. Res. 48, pp1106-1107.

 

Internal Reports: 

Molan, P. C.  "A review of possible approaches to the assay of casein phosphopeptides"  A technical report prepared for the New Zealand Dairy Board. (Confidential) January 1994.

Blättler, A. & Molan, P. C.  "Development of an assay for CPP based on its calcium - solubilizing property"  A technical report prepared for the New Zealand Dairy Board. (Confidential) May 1994.

Molan, P. C.  "Report on novel method for purification of casein phosphopeptides"  A technical report prepared for the New Zealand Dairy Board. (Confidential) October 1994.

Molan, P. C.  "Understanding the processing of milk on the ion exchange resin used to extract co-isolate"  A technical report prepared for Tatua Biologicals Ltd. (Confidential) February 1993.

Molan, P. C.  "Understanding the lactoferrin purification process"  A technical report prepared for Tatua Biologicals Ltd. (Confidential) February 1993.

Molan, P. C.  "Purification of casein phosphopeptide"  A technical report prepared for Tatua Biologicals Ltd. (Confidential) August 1993.

Molan, P. C.  "Understanding the pH change occurring on the ion exchange resin used to extract co-isolate"  A technical report prepared for Tatua Biologicals Ltd. (Confidential) February 1992.

Molan, P. C.  "Evaluation of the ion exchange resins that could be used to extract co-isolate"  A technical report prepared for Tatua Biologicals Ltd. (Confidential) November 1992.

 

Newspaper/Magazine Articles: 

Molan P. 2009. Why a standard is needed for 'Active Manuka Honey': some personal opinions. New Zealand Beekeeper, 17 (8), pp 9-10.

Molan, P. 2008. Current honey research at the University of Waikato. The New Zealand Bee Keeper, Vol 16, No 7, pp 20-21. 

Molan, Peter. 2008. An explanation of why the MGO level in manuka honey does not show the antibacterial activity. The New Zealand BeeKeeper, Vol 16, No 4, pp 11-13.

Molan, P. 2008. Improvements to the UMF assay. The New Zealand BeeKeeper, Vol 16, No 7, pp 24-25.

Molan, Peter. 2008. Why using the level of the active component in manuka honey to replace the UMF rating is misleading. The New Zealand Bee Keeper, March, pp 6-7.

Stephens, Jonathan and Molan Peter. 2008. The explanation of why the level of UMF varies in manuka honey. The New Zealand Bee Keeper, March, pp 17-21.

Molan Peter. 2007. Honey for healthy skin. Beautiful You Vol 5, pp125

Molan, Peter C.  2003.  Letter to the Editor.  The Official Jounal of The National Beekeepers Association of New Zealand Inc.  Vol 11 No. 9 p13.

Molan, P., and Betts, J.  Dressing wounds with honey.  New Zealand Nursing Review , March 2001.  pp 19-20.

Molan, Peter.  Using honey on wounds.  Nurse 2 Nurse magazine.  Vol 1, Issue 7, Nov 2000 pp24-25.

Molan, P.C.  1998.  “Establishing honey as a respectable medicine”.  The New Zealand Beekeeper 5 (11)  pp16-18

Molan, P.C.  1997.  “Antiseptic Honey” Canterbury Farmer June issue, p 11.

Molan, P. C.  1985.  "Selection of Honey for Medicinal Use".  N.Z. Beekeeper  184, 29-30.

Molan, P.C. 1994.  "The antibacterial properties of honey".   Chem NZ.   No.54 18-23.

Molan, P.C. 1993.  "Honey as an antiseptic".   Open Forum for Health Information 7 (2) 27-28.

Molan, P.C. "Honey for the treatment of infections".   1993. The Beekeepers Quarterly 28 24 .(Re-printed in The Institute Journal  3 (1) 7-9. [The Institute of Health Food Retailing, U. K.] ).

Molan, P.C. "Honey for the treatment of infections". 1992. The New Zealand Beekeeper 216, 19-20. 

Molan, P.C. 1990.  Newspaper article (full page) on the subject of toxic residues and additives in food.  Whakatane Beacon,  May 23, 1990.

Tan, S.T., Wilkins, A.L., Reid, M. and Molan P.C. 1988.  "A chemical approach to the characterisation of New Zealand Ling Heather honey".   N.Z. Beekeeper   199, 31-33.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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