Browsing by Author "Yahyazadeh,A."

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Protective effect of melatonin on the rat lung following exposure to 900-MHz electromagnetic field: a stereological and histopathological study
(Ondokuz Mayis Universitesi, 2021) Yahyazadeh,A.; Kivrak,E.G.; Koç,G.E.; Altunkaynak,B.Z.
Long-term use of cell phone emitting electromagnetic field (EMF) has increased concerns regarding histopathological change in vital organs. Our present study was aimed to investigate the effect of 900 megahertz (MHz) EMF on the rat lungs, as well as the possible efficacy of melatonin (MEL) on lung tissues. Fifteen female Wistar albino rats were randomly selected and assigned into five groups as follow: control (CONT), SHAM, EMF, melatonin (MEL) and EMF+MEL group. Subsequently, female rats were then mated, and pregnant rats underwent the experimental application for 21 days. After parturition, 6 pups (2 pups from each mother) were randomly chosen and maintained for 4 weeks. At the end of the 4th week, the lung tissues of all groups were used for the stereological analysis and histopathological examination. We found that the mean volumes of the alveoli, bronchioles and blood vessels were significantly lower in the EMF group compared to the control group (p<0.05). In the EMF+MEL group, the mean volumes of the alveoli, bronchioles and blood vessels were significantly increased compared to the EMF group. Our histopathological results showed marked change in the lung tissues. We speculated that exposure to EMF caused the damage to the rat lung tissues, and that MEL administration alleviated 900 MHz EMF-induced complications. © 2021 Ondokuz Mayis Universitesi. All rights reserved.
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Stereological and histological assessment of the umbilical cord in new-born rat
(Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications, 2021) Altunkaynak,B.Z.; Yahyazadeh,A.
Background: Umbilical cord plays a crucial role in the continuation of pregnancy by transferring nutrition and oxygen across the placenta to the fetus. We aimed to investigate the morphometrical and histological features of the umbilical cords in new-born rats. Materials and Methods: The adult male and female rats were chosen for matting purpose in the present study. Briefly, ten adult Wistar albino rats (female, n = 5; male, n = 5) were randomly assigned into five groups of two animals (female, n = 1; male, n = 1). Immediately after parturition, two umbilical cords of new-born rats (0-day-old) from each group were randomly selected. Finally, ten umbilical cord samples were examined using the histological and stereological methods in the light and electron microscopes. Results: The total numbers of Hofbauer cells and mesenchymal stromal cells was estimated statistically. We also calculated the mean volume of umbilical cords, arteries and veins, as well as arterial and venous lumens. Our histological findings also exhibited the histological features of Hofbauer cells, mesenchymal stromal cell cells, and blood vessels. Conclusion: Our findings showed more detailed information about umbilical cord tissues and their components, and that may contribute to the diagnose of umbilical cord complications in the developing fetus. © 2020 Journal of Microscopy and Ultrastructure