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Chronic exposure to MP-RF-EMF radiation emitted from mobile phones may induce oxidative stress, inflammatory response, and HPA axis deregulation.
PMID: Environ Sci Pollut Res Int. 2020 Mar 24. Epub 2020 Mar 24. PMID: 32212071 Abstract Title: Effect of mobile phone radiation on oxidative stress, inflammatory response, and contextual fear memory in Wistar rat. Abstract: In the present lifestyle, we are continuously exposed to radiofrequency electromagnetic field (RF-EMF) radiation generated mainly by mobile phones (MP). …
Impacts of electromagnetic radiation from cellphones and Wi-Fi on spermatogenesis.
PMID: Zhonghua Nan Ke Xue. 2019 May ;25(5):451-455. PMID: 32216233 Abstract Title: [Impacts of electromagnetic radiation from cellphones and Wi-Fi on spermatogenesis]. Abstract: With the development of Wi-Fi technology and widespread exposure to electromagnetic radiation (EMR), people are increasingly concerned about the health hazards caused by radiofrequency electromagnetic fields as from cellphones and Wi-Fi, particularly …
Vitamin D attenuates human gingival fibroblast inflammatory cytokine production following advanced glycation end product interaction with receptors for AGE.
PMID: J Periodontal Res. 2019 Apr ;54(2):154-163. Epub 2018 Oct 8. PMID: 30295316 Abstract Title: Vitamin D attenuates human gingival fibroblast inflammatory cytokine production following advanced glycation end product interaction with receptors for AGE. Abstract: BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Vitamin D [1,25(OH)Dor 1,25D3] is critical in musculoskeletal health, inflammation, immune response, and glucose metabolism. Patients with …
Antimicrobial and immune-modulatory effects of vitamin D provide promising antibiotics.
PMID: Eur J Microbiol Immunol (Bp). 2019 Oct 3 ;9(3):80-87. Epub 2019 Aug 13. PMID: 31662886 Abstract Title: Antimicrobial and Immune-Modulatory Effects of Vitamin D Provide Promising Antibiotics-Independent Approaches to Tackle Bacterial Infections – Lessons Learnt from a Literature Survey. Abstract: Antimicrobial multidrug-resistance (MDR) constitutes an emerging threat to global health and makes the effective …
Vitamin D status and its influence on outcomes following major burn injury and critical illness.
PMID: Burns Trauma. 2018 ;6:11. Epub 2018 Apr 16. PMID: 29721511 Abstract Title: Vitamin D status and its influence on outcomes following major burn injury and critical illness. Abstract: Vitamin D deficiency is common among the general population. It is also observed in up to 76% of critically ill patients. Despite the high prevalence of …
1,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D suppresses M1 macrophages and promotes M2 differentiation at bone injury sites.
PMID: JCI Insight. 2018 09 6 ;3(17). Epub 2018 Sep 6. PMID: 30185660 Abstract Title: 1,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D suppresses M1 macrophages and promotes M2 differentiation at bone injury sites. Abstract: An indispensable role of macrophages in bone repair has been well recognized. Previous data have demonstrated the copresence of M1 macrophages and mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) …
Calcitriol increases nitric oxide production and modulates microbicidal capacity against Mycobacterium bovis in bovine macrophages.
PMID: Comp Immunol Microbiol Infect Dis. 2018 Aug ;59:17-23. Epub 2018 Sep 11. PMID: 30290883 Abstract Title: Calcitriol increases nitric oxide production and modulates microbicidal capacity against Mycobacterium bovis in bovine macrophages. Abstract: Bovine tuberculosis, a re-emerging infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium bovis, can be transmitted to humans. Global prevalence of M. bovis in humans …
25(OH)D3 and 1.25(OH)2D3 inhibits TNF-α expression in human monocyte derived macrophages.
PMID: PLoS One. 2019 ;14(4):e0215383. Epub 2019 Apr 12. PMID: 30978243 Abstract Title: 25(OH)D3 and 1.25(OH)2D3 inhibits TNF-α expression in human monocyte derived macrophages. Abstract: PURPOSE: We wanted to investigate effects of vitamin D3 (25(OH)D3 and 1.25(OH)2D3) on inflammatory cytokine expression in both activated and non-activated Mφ.MATERIALS AND METHODS: Mononuclear cells, isolated from healthy donor …
The role of vitamin D in inflammatory bowel disease: mechanism to management.
PMID: Nutrients. 2019 May 7 ;11(5). Epub 2019 May 7. PMID: 31067701 Abstract Title: The Role of Vitamin D in Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Mechanism to Management. Abstract: Vitamin D has been linked to human health benefits that extend far beyond its established actions on calcium homeostasis and bone metabolism. One of the most well studied …
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