Effect of Ginkgo biloba on hippocampus of rats exposed to long-term cellphone radiation

Authors: Gevrek, F.

Year: May 2018

Category: Histopathology

Journal: Histology and Histopathology

DOI: 10.14670/HH-11-943

URL: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29120031

Abstract

Overview

Cellular phones, as significant sources of electromagnetic radiation (EMR), penetrate the human body, posing notable health risks. The study focuses on the impact of cellphone radiofrequency (RF) on the hippocampus due to its proximity to phone radiation during usage.

Findings

  • Rats were organized into three study groups: Control, EMR, EMR+Egb761.
  • Both EMR and EMR+Egb761 groups were exposed to cellphone EMR for one month, with an SAR level of 0.96 W/kg.
  • Additionally, Egb761 was administered to the EMR+Egb761 group.
  • Significant changes were observed in the levels of apoptotic and anti-apoptotic proteins, and total cell counts in the hippocampus under different conditions.

Conclusion

  • Chronic exposure to cellphone EMR may detrimentally affect hippocampal cell viability.
  • The administration of Ginkgo biloba (Egb761) showed potential mitigating effects on the harmful impacts of EMR exposure, indicating its possible use as a neuroprotective agent.
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