Neuroprotective Efficacy of Luteolin on a 900-MHz Electromagnetic Field-Induced Cerebellar Alteration in Adult Male Rat

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Rats exposed to 900 MHz EMF (1 h/day) showed increased SOD in the EMF group versus control and decreased numbers of Purkinje and granular cells, with histopathological damage to cerebellar tissue architecture. In the EMF+luteolin group, Purkinje and granular …

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PublicationBrain research · 2020

Study typeanimal

Reported directionMixed

Evidence ratingLow

Abstract

Neuroprotective Efficacy of Luteolin on a 900-MHz Electromagnetic Field-Induced Cerebellar Alteration in Adult Male Rat Ahmad Yahyazadeh, Berrin Zuhal Altunkaynak. Neuroprotective Efficacy of Luteolin on a 900-MHz Electromagnetic Field-Induced Cerebellar Alteration in Adult Male Rat. Brain Res. 2020 May 30;146919. doi: 10.1016/j.brainres.2020.146919. Abstract The adverse health consequences of exposure to electromagnetic field emitted from cell phone has recently raised public concerns worldwide. Also, the Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) standard that operates in 900 MHz frequency is the most popular. Therefore, we aimed to investigate the adverse effect of exposure to 900 MHz EMF (1 h/day) on the cerebella of 12-week-old rats. We also evaluated the protective activity of luteolin (20 μg/kg/day) against possible biological change in the cerebellar tissues exposed to EMF. Twenty-four male wistar albino rats were randomly assigned into four group of six rats: Control, EMF, EMF+luteolin, luteolin. Serological and biochemical analyses, as well as histopathological examination were performed on all cerebellar samples. We found that SOD (superoxide dismutase) level was significantly increased in the EMF group compared to the control group (p < 0.05). To the contrary, decreased SOD activity was detected in the EMF+luteolin group compared to control group (p < 0.05). The total number of Purkinje and granular cells was significantly decreased in the EMF group compared to the control group (p < 0.05). In the EMF+luteolin group, the total number of Purkinje and granular cells was significantly higher than the EMF group (p < 0.05). Histopathological evaluation also showed destructive damage to the architectures of cerebellar tissues. Our results suggest that exposure to EMF may cause cellular damage to the rat cerebellum. Further, the improvement of cerebellar damage may have resulted from antioxidant efficacy of luteolin by alleviating oxidative stress. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

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Study typeanimal

Effect directionmixed

Population12-week-old adult male Wistar albino rats

Sample size24

ExposureRF · 900 MHz · 1 h/day

Evidence strengthLowConfidence: 78% · Peer reviewed: yes

Main findings

Outcomes measured

Cerebellar histopathology/architecture
Purkinje cell count
Granular cell count
SOD (superoxide dismutase) level/activity
Serological and biochemical measures (unspecified)

Limitations

No SAR or exposure intensity reported in abstract
Small group sizes (n=6 per group)
Exposure duration described only as 1 h/day; total study duration not stated
Details of serological/biochemical analyses not specified in abstract

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DOI: 10.1016/j.brainres.2020.146919
PubMed: 32485174

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