1950 MHz Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Radiation Inhibits Testosterone Secretion of Mouse Leydig Cells
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Lin Y-Y, Wu T, Liu J-Y, Gao P, Li K-C, Guo Q-Y, Yuan M, Lang H-Y, Zeng L- H, Guo G-Z ·1950
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24-hour exposure to 1950 MHz radiofrequency radiation at 3 W/kg SAR demonstrated adverse effects on testosterone production in Leydig cells through decreased cell proliferation and altered steroidogenic gene expression.
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This study examined the effects of 1950 MHz radiofrequency electromagnetic radiation at 3 W/kg on mouse Leydig cells (TM3 cells) over a 5-day period following 24-hour exposure. The researchers found that the radiation exposure decreased cell proliferation, reduced testosterone secretion, and lowered P450scc mRNA expression, though apoptosis and ROS levels did not change significantly.
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Lin Y-Y, Wu T, Liu J-Y, Gao P, Li K-C, Guo Q-Y, Yuan M, Lang H-Y, Zeng L- H, Guo G-Z (1950). 1950 MHz Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Radiation Inhibits Testosterone Secretion of Mouse Leydig Cells.
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@article{1950_mhz_radio_frequency_electromagnetic_radiation_inhibits_testosterone_secretion_of_mouse_leydig_cells_ce2483,
author = {Lin Y-Y and Wu T and Liu J-Y and Gao P and Li K-C and Guo Q-Y and Yuan M and Lang H-Y and Zeng L- H and Guo G-Z},
title = {1950 MHz Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Radiation Inhibits Testosterone Secretion of Mouse Leydig Cells},
year = {1950},
doi = {10.3390/ijms22073772},
}
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