Melatonin modulates 900 MHz microwave-induced lipid peroxidation changes in rat brain

Koylu H., Mollaoglu H., Ozguner F., Nazyrodlu M., Delibalp N.

TOXICOLOGY AND INDUSTRIAL HEALTH, cilt.22, sa.5, ss.211-216, 2006 (SCI İndekslerine Giren Dergi) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 22 Konu: 5
  • Basım Tarihi: 2006
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1191/0748233706th263oa
  • Dergi Adı: TOXICOLOGY AND INDUSTRIAL HEALTH
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.211-216

Özet

Microwaves ( MW) from cellular phones may affect biological systems by increasing free radicals, which may enhance lipid peroxidation levels of the brain, thus leading to oxidative damage. Melatonin is synthesized in and secreted by the pineal gland at night and exhibits anti-oxidant properties. Several studies suggest that supplementation with anti-oxidant can influence MW-induced brain damage. The present study was designed to determine the effects of MW on the brain lipid peroxidation system, and the possible protective effects of melatonin on brain degeneration induced by MW.