PMID: Environ Toxicol. 2019 Jul 16. Epub 2019 Jul 16. PMID: 31313480 Abstract Title: Phthalate plasticizer di(2-ethyl-hexyl) phthalate induces cyclooxygenase-2 expression in gastric adenocarcinoma cells. Abstract: The phthalate plasticizer, di(2-ethyl-hexyl) phthalate (DEHP), and its derived metabolites are common anthropogenic environmental toxins, which are known to act as endocrine disruptors. Numerous studies have associated DEHP with …
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Anti-tumor potential of cell free culture supernatant of Lactobacillus rhamnosus strains isolated from human breast milk.
PMID: Food Res Int. 2019 Sep ;123:286-297. Epub 2019 May 3. PMID: 31284979 Abstract Title: Anti-tumor potential of cell free culture supernatant of Lactobacillus rhamnosus strains isolated from human breast milk. Abstract: Lactobacilli rhamnosus has been characterized as a probiotic and plays an important role in human health by stimulating the supplement of nutrients, preventing …
Prenatal cell phone radiation exposure leads to elevated thymus and spleen malondialdehyde levels in 21-day-old male rats.
PMID: Biotech Histochem. 2015 ;90(7):535-43. Epub 2015 May 19. PMID: 25985826 Abstract Title: Can prenatal exposure to a 900 MHz electromagnetic field affect the morphology of the spleen and thymus, and alter biomarkers of oxidative damage in 21-day-old male rats? Abstract: We investigated the effects of a 900 Megahertz (MHz) electromagnetic field (EMF), applied during …
The aerial parts of U. dioica exhibited promising activity in the endometriosis.
PMID: J Ethnopharmacol. 2019 Jul 17 ;243:112100. Epub 2019 Jul 17. PMID: 31325603 Abstract Title: Bioactivity-guided isolation of flavonoids from Urtica dioica L. and their effect on endometriosis rat model. Abstract: ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE: Urtica dioica L. has been used traditionally for centuries. U. dioica leaves and roots are used as a blood purifier, emmenagogue, and …
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Mobile phone radiation reduces sperm motility, perm linear velocity, sperm linearity index, and sperm acrosin activity and increases DNA fragmentation in vitro.
PMID: Int J Fertil Steril. 2015 Apr-Jun;9(1):129-36. Epub 2015 Apr 21. PMID: 25918601 Abstract Title: In vitro effect of cell phone radiation on motility, DNA fragmentation and clusterin gene expression in human sperm. Abstract: BACKGROUND: Use of cellular phones emitting radiofrequency electromagnetic field (RF-EMF) has been increased exponentially and become a part of everyday life. …
Onion skin extract as a protective agent against oxidative stress in Saccharomyces cerevisiae induced by cadmium.
PMID: J Food Biochem. 2019 Jul ;43(7):e12872. Epub 2019 May 6. PMID: 31353712 Abstract Title: Onion skin extract as a protective agent against oxidative stress in Saccharomyces cerevisiae induced by cadmium. Abstract: Onion skin extract is a source of bioactive compounds demonstrating a high antioxidant activity. The purpose of this research was to investigate the …
Prepubescent rats exposed to chronic radiofrequency electromagnetic radiation exhibit learning and memory dysfunction attributed to structural brain changes and decreased viable hippocampal cell count.
PMID: Metab Brain Dis. 2015 Oct ;30(5):1193-206. Epub 2015 Jun 3. PMID: 26033310 Abstract Title: Possible cause for altered spatial cognition of prepubescent rats exposed to chronic radiofrequency electromagnetic radiation. Abstract: The effects of chronic and repeated radiofrequency electromagnetic radiation (RFEMR) exposure on spatial cognition and hippocampal architecture were investigated in prepubescent rats. Four weeks …
Hydro-ethanol seed extract of Theobroma cacao exhibits antioxidant activities and potential anticancer property.
PMID: J Food Biochem. 2019 Apr ;43(4):e12767. Epub 2019 Feb 5. PMID: 31353596 Abstract Title: Hydro-ethanol seed extract of Theobroma cacao exhibits antioxidant activities and potential anticancer property. Abstract: Despite the nutritional value of Theobroma cacao seed (cocoa), the antiproliferative activity is yet to be fully elucidated. Therefore, the current study investigated the antioxidant and …
Intermittent mobile phone exposure results in a significant increase in embryonic mortality and cardiac deformity in chicken embryos.
PMID: Anat Histol Embryol. 2016 Jun ;45(3):197-208. Epub 2015 Jul 14. PMID: 26171674 Abstract Title: Effect of Mobile Phone Radiation on Cardiovascular Development of Chick Embryo. Abstract: The biological effects on cardiovascular development of chicken embryos were examined after radiation exposure using mobile phone (900 MHz; specific absorption rate˜1.07 W/kg) intermittently 3 h per day during …
Long-term exposure to ELF-EMFs probably affects immune responses, by stimulating the production of proinflammatory cytokines.
PMID: Int J Radiat Biol. 2019 Jul 22:1-23. Epub 2019 Jul 22. PMID: 31329007 Abstract Title: Effect of Long-term Occupational Exposure to Extremely Low Frequency Electromagnetic Fields on Proinflammatory Cytokine and Hematological Parameters. Abstract: : The present study aimed to investigate the effect of extremely low frequency electromagnetic fields (ELF-EMFs) on proinflammatory cytokines and hematological …
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