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Protective Effect of Vitamin E Against Mobile Phone-Induced Oxidative Stress and Neuronal Injury in Rats
Pravallika Pagadala1, Vinutha Shankar Ms2, Harendra Kumar Ml1
1Shridevi institute of medical sciences and research hospital.Tumkur,Karnataka.
Summary
Chronic mobile phone radiofrequency electromagnetic radiation (RF-EMR) exposure causes oxidative and neuroendocrine stress in rats. Vitamin E supplementation effectively mitigates these harmful effects, offering neuroprotection.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Toxicology
- Biochemistry
Background:
- Concerns exist regarding mobile phone radiofrequency electromagnetic radiation (RF-EMR) effects on the central nervous system.
- Oxidative, neuroendocrine, and neuronal stress are potential biological impacts of chronic RF-EMR exposure.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate RF-EMR-induced stress in rats.
- To evaluate the neuroprotective potential of Vitamin E against RF-EMR exposure.
Main Methods:
- Male Sprague Dawley rats were exposed to RF-EMR (0.9/1.8 GHz) for 50 days.
- Groups received either RF-EMR exposure alone or combined with Vitamin E supplementation.
- Serum markers (malondialdehyde, corticosterone, neuron-specific enolase) and hippocampal GFAP were analyzed.
Main Results:
- RF-EMR exposure significantly elevated serum malondialdehyde, corticosterone, and neuron-specific enolase levels.
- Vitamin E supplementation significantly reduced these elevated biochemical markers.
- No significant changes in feed intake, body weight, or hippocampal GFAP expression were observed.
Conclusions:
- Chronic RF-EMR exposure induces biochemical and neuronal stress in rats.
- Vitamin E demonstrates significant antioxidant and neuroprotective benefits against RF-EMR-induced stress.