Men exposed to non-ionizing radiation presented with semi-clinical injury to sperm and poor semen quality. The authors note that this did not affect reproductive function.

PMID:  Zhonghua Liu Xing Bing Xue Za Zhi. 2004 Jan ;25(1):40-3. PMID: 15061945 Abstract Title:  [A cross-sectional study on nonionizing radiation to male fertility]. Abstract:  OBJECTIVE: To investigate the relationship between microwave radiation and male reproductivity.METHODS: After filling out questionnaire and body check, we carried out molecular epidemiological studies, using single cell gel electrophoresis (SCGE) …

This article is critical of the apparent incidence increase of gliomas in Nordic countries.

PMID:  Epidemiology. 2012 Mar ;23(2):301-7. PMID: 22249239 Abstract Title:  Mobile phone use and incidence of glioma in the Nordic countries 1979-2008: consistency check. Abstract:  BACKGROUND: Some case-control studies have reported increased risks of glioma associated with mobile phone use. If true, this would ultimately affect the time trends for incidence rates (IRs). Correspondingly, lack of …

Berberine in combination with cisplatin induces necroptosis and apoptosis in ovarian cancer cells.

PMID:  Biol Res. 2019 Jul 18 ;52(1):37. Epub 2019 Jul 18. PMID: 31319879 Abstract Title:  Berberine in combination with cisplatin induces necroptosis and apoptosis in ovarian cancer cells. Abstract:  BACKGROUND: Berberine (BBR), a compound extracted from a variety of medicinal herbs, has been shown multiple pharmacological effects against cancer cells of different origins. Cisplatin (DDP) …

Combination of berberine with pentoxifylline illustrated a synergistic effect in attenuation of diclofenac-induced acute kidney injury.

PMID:  Int J Crit Illn Inj Sci. 2019 Apr-Jun;9(2):69-74. PMID: 31334048 Abstract Title:  Synergistic effect of berberine and pentoxifylline in attenuation of acute kidney injury. Abstract:  Objective: To evaluate the renoprotective effects of berberine and/or pentoxifylline in reduction of diclofenac-induced acute kidney injury (AKI) in rats.Material and Methods: Fifty male Sprague-Dawley rats were allocated into …

Berberine could ameliorate the renal impairment and inhibit the podocyte dysfunction in diabetic rat.

PMID:  J Diabetes Investig. 2019 Jul 23. Epub 2019 Jul 23. PMID: 31336024 Abstract Title:  Berberine ameliorates renal impairment and inhibits podocyte dysfunction by targeting the PI3K/Akt pathway in diabetic rat. Abstract:  AIMS: Amelioration of renal impairment is the key to diabetic nephropathy (DN) therapy. The progression of DN is closely related to podocyte dysfunction, …

Berberine reduces neuroglia activation and inflammation in streptozotocin-induced diabetic mice.

PMID:  Int J Immunopathol Pharmacol. 2019 Jan-Dec;33:2058738419866379. PMID: 31337260 Abstract Title:  Berberine reduces neuroglia activation and inflammation in streptozotocin-induced diabetic mice. Abstract:  We aimed to analyze the action of berberine on the neuropathic pain and neuroglia activation in experimental diabetes mellitus (DM) model. Diabetes in mice was induced by intraperitoneal injection of streptozotocin (STZ) followed …

Berberine aalleviates paclitaxel-induced neuropathy.

PMID:  J Pharmacopuncture. 2019 Jun ;22(2):90-94. Epub 2019 Jun 30. PMID: 31338248 Abstract Title:  Berberine Alleviates Paclitaxel-Induced Neuropathy. Abstract:  Objectives: Paclitaxel (PTX) as an anticancer drug used against solid cancers, possesses adverse reactions such as neuropathic pain which has confined its use. PTX-induced neuropathic pain is mediated via activation of oxidative stress. Berberine (BER), an …

Berberine attenuates XRCC1-mediated base excision repair and sensitizes breast cancer cells to the chemotherapeutic drugs.

PMID:  J Cell Mol Med. 2019 Jul 23. Epub 2019 Jul 23. PMID: 31338966 Abstract Title:  Berberine attenuates XRCC1-mediated base excision repair and sensitizes breast cancer cells to the chemotherapeutic drugs. Abstract:  Berberine (BBR) is a natural isoquinoline alkaloid, which is used in traditional medicine for its anti-microbial, anti-protozoal, anti-diarrhoeal activities. Berberine interacts with DNA …

These results suggest that berberine exhibits significant protective effects against dextran sulfate sodium colitis.

PMID:  Front Pharmacol. 2019 ;10:786. Epub 2019 Jul 11. PMID: 31354497 Abstract Title:  Berberine Protects Mice Against Dextran Sulfate Sodium-Induced Colitis by Activating mTORC1 Pathway. Abstract:  Berberine is a plant alkaloid that can be extracted from many Chinese herbs. It has been reported that berberine could protect mice from ulcerative colitis, but the mechanism remains …

Ameliorative effect of berberine on neonatally induced type 2 diabetic neuropathy.

PMID:  Dose Response. 2019 Jul-Sep;17(3):1559325819862449. Epub 2019 Jul 16. PMID: 31360147 Abstract Title:  Ameliorative Effect of Berberine on Neonatally Induced Type 2 Diabetic Neuropathy via Modulation of BDNF, IGF-1, PPAR-γ, and AMPK Expressions. Abstract:  Neonatal-streptozotocin (n-STZ)-induced diabetes mimics most of the clinicopathological symptoms of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) peripheral neuropathy. Berberine, a plant alkaloid, …

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