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Protective Role of Kelulut Honey against Toxicity Effects of Polystyrene Microplastics on Morphology, Hormones, and Sex Steroid Receptor Expression in the Uterus of Rats
Summary
Researchers found that Kelulut honey protected the rat uterus against toxic effects of polystyrene microplastics on morphology, hormones, and sex steroid receptor expression, suggesting its phytochemical properties may counteract reproductive disruption from microplastics.
Kelulut honey can protect the female reproductive system against the disruptive effects of PS-MPs. The phytochemical properties of Kelulut honey might be responsible for these beneficial benefits. However, future studies are warranted to identify the mechanisms involved.
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