The effects of different herbals on the rat hippocampus exposed to electromagnetic field for one hour during the prenatal period

Authors: Ömür Gülsüm Deniz, Süleyman Kaplan

Year: 2021 Nov 19

Category: Neuroanatomy

Journal: J Chem Neuroanat

Institution: J Chem Neuroanat

DOI: 10.1016/j.jchemneu.2021.102043

URL: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34808256/

Abstract

Overview

The study explored the harmful effects of electromagnetic fields (EMF) emitted by mobile phones on the rat hippocampus and evaluated the protective role of various antioxidants.

Findings

  • Exposure to 900 MHz EMF was conducted for 1 hour daily over 21 days, impacting pregnant female Wistar albino rats.
  • Assessments post-birth considered behavioral outcomes, histological analysis, and brain tissue evaluation.
  • Significant reductions in pyramidal neuron numbers in the hippocampal area (cornu ammonis) due to EMF were noted.
  • Antioxidants like Garcinia kola, Momordica charantia, and thymoquinone showed potential in mitigating these adverse effects, with Momordica charantia being the most effective.

Conclusion

The study confirms the neurodegenerative risks of prenatal exposure to EMF and highlights the neuroprotective benefits of certain herbal antioxidants.

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