Taylor Mercado

Nimbolide epigenetically regulates autophagy and apoptosis in breast cancer.

PMID: Toxicol In Vitro. 2018 Sep ;51:114-128. Epub 2018 May 17. PMID: 29778718 Abstract Title: Nimbolide epigenetically regulates autophagy and apoptosis in breast cancer. Abstract: Autophagy is a critical regulator of cellular homeostasis and its dysregulation often results in various disease manifestations, including cancer. Nimbolide, an active chemical constituent of neem (Azadirachta indica) exhibits potent …

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Mobile phone radiation exposure increases oxidative stress as evidenced by increased protein carbonyl and malondialdehyde, coupled with impaired cognition.

PMID: Indian J Biochem Biophys. 2013 Apr ;50(2):114-9. PMID: 23720885 Abstract Title: Effect of low level microwave radiation exposure on cognitive function and oxidative stress in rats. Abstract: Use of wireless communicating devices is increasing at an exponential rate in present time and is raising serious concerns about possible adverse effects of microwave (MW) radiation …

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Mobile phone radiation leads to cytotoxic and genotoxic damage in both immature and mature rats, with rate of damage being statistically higher in immature rats.

PMID: Int J Radiat Biol. 2013 Nov ;89(11):985-92. Epub 2013 Jun 21. PMID: 23718180 Abstract Title: Evaluation of the cytogenotoxic damage in immature and mature rats exposed to 900 MHz radiofrequency electromagnetic fields. Abstract: PURPOSE: One of the most important issues regarding radiofrequency electromagnetic fields (RF-EMF) is their effect on genetic material. Therefore, we investigated …

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2.1 GHz microwave radiation decreases cell viability, reduces mitochondrial membrane potential, and results in cell death in breast fibroblast cells in vitro.

PMID: Cell Biochem Biophys. 2013 ;67(3):1371-8. PMID: 23723005 Abstract Title: Investigation of the effects of 2.1 GHz microwave radiation on mitochondrial membrane potential (ΔΨm), apoptotic activity and cell viability in human breast fibroblast cells. Abstract: In the present study we aimed to investigate the effects of 2.1 GHz Wideband Code Division Multiple Access (W-CDMA) modulated …

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Male rats exposed to 1800 MHz electromagnetic fields exhibit circadian alterations including lowered sperm count and motility.

PMID: Chronobiol Int. 2014 Feb ;31(1):123-33. Epub 2013 Oct 11. PMID: 24117058 Abstract Title: Circadian alterations of reproductive functional markers in male rats exposed to 1800 MHz radiofrequency field. Abstract: In this study, we explored the circadian effects of daily radiofrequency field (RF) exposure on reproductive functional markers in adult male Sprague-Dawley rats. Animals in circadian …

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Dose-dependent DNA damage resulting from mobile phone radiation is attentuated by pretreatment with melatonin in vitro.

PMID: Int J Radiat Biol. 2013 Nov ;89(11):993-1001. Epub 2013 Sep 3. PMID: 23952262 Abstract Title: Mobile phone radiation induces mode-dependent DNA damage in a mouse spermatocyte-derived cell line: a protective role of melatonin. Abstract: PURPOSE: To evaluate whether exposure to mobile phone radiation (MPR) can induce DNA damage in male germ cells.MATERIALS AND METHODS: …

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Mobile phone electromagnetic field exposure influences cognitive processes in rats.

PMID: Behav Brain Res. 2014 Jan 1 ;258:80-9. Epub 2013 Oct 18. PMID: 24144546 Abstract Title: Spatial learning, monoamines and oxidative stress in rats exposed to 900 MHz electromagnetic field in combination with iron overload. Abstract: The increasing use of mobile phone technology over the last decade raises concerns about the impact of high frequency …

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Rats born to mothers exposed to mobile phone radiation exhibit altered electrophysiological properties of CA1 pyramidal neurons, deleteriously impacting cognition.

PMID: Toxicol Ind Health. 2016 Jun ;32(6):968-79. Epub 2014 Mar 6. PMID: 24604340 Abstract Title: Maternal mobile phone exposure alters intrinsic electrophysiological properties of CA1 pyramidal neurons in rat offspring. Abstract: Some studies have shown that exposure to electromagnetic field (EMF) may result in structural damage to neurons. In this study, we have elucidated the …

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Mobile phone exposure induces oxidative stress in the brain, kidneys, and liver and also increases liver enzyme activity.

PMID: Electromagn Biol Med. 2015 ;34(4):279-84. Epub 2014 Apr 8. PMID: 24712749 Abstract Title: Effect of exposure and withdrawal of 900-MHz-electromagnetic waves on brain, kidney and liver oxidative stress and some biochemical parameters in male rats. Abstract: Increasing use of mobile phones in daily life with increasing adverse effects of electromagnetic radiation (EMR), emitted from …

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Microscopic analyses reveal cochlear apoptosis and necrosis associated with exposure to both 900 MHz and 1800 MHz electromagnetic fields in rats.

PMID: J Laryngol Otol. 2014 May ;128(5):400-5. Epub 2014 May 1. PMID: 24784924 Abstract Title: The effect of radiofrequency radiation generated by a Global System for Mobile Communications source on cochlear development in a rat model. Abstract: OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to determine the effect of radiofrequency radiation generated by 900 and 1800 MHz Global …

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