The Effects of Mobile Phone Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields on β-Amyloid-Induced Oxidative Stress in Human and Rat Primary Astrocytes.
Tsoy A, Saliev T, Abzhanova E, Turgambayeva A, Kaiyrlykyzy A, Akishev M, Saparbayev S, Umbayev B, Askarova S. · 2019
View Original AbstractRF radiation at 918 MHz unexpectedly protected brain cells from Alzheimer's-related damage in lab conditions.
Plain English Summary
Researchers exposed brain cells called astrocytes to 918 MHz radiofrequency radiation (similar to cell phone signals) along with proteins that cause Alzheimer's disease damage. Surprisingly, they found that the RF exposure actually reduced harmful oxidative stress and protected the cells from damage caused by the Alzheimer's proteins. The study suggests that certain RF frequencies might have therapeutic potential for treating Alzheimer's disease.
Why This Matters
This study presents an intriguing paradox in EMF research. While most research focuses on potential harm from radiofrequency exposure, these researchers found protective effects against Alzheimer's-related cellular damage at 918 MHz. The reality is that EMF effects are highly frequency-dependent, and this work demonstrates why we can't paint all RF exposures with the same brush. However, before anyone considers this a green light for increased phone use, remember that this was a controlled laboratory study using specific frequencies and exposure conditions that don't match real-world cell phone radiation patterns. What this means for you is that EMF research continues to reveal complex biological interactions we're still working to understand, reinforcing why the precautionary principle remains sound while we await more definitive answers.
Exposure Information
Specific exposure levels were not quantified in this study. The study examined exposure from: 918 MHz
Study Details
The aim of the study was to evaluate the Effects of Mobile Phone Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields on β-Amyloid-Induced Oxidative Stress in Human and Rat Primary Astrocytes
We investigated the effects of mobile phone radiofrequency EMF of 918 MHz on reactive oxygen species...
Our data demonstrate that EMF is able to reduce Aβ42- and H2O2-induced cellular ROS, abrogate Aβ₄₂-i...
Our findings provide an insight into the mechanisms of cellular and molecular responses of astrocytes on RF-EMF exposure and indicate the therapeutic potential of RF-EMF for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease.
Show BibTeX
@article{a_2019_the_effects_of_mobile_1714,
author = {Tsoy A and Saliev T and Abzhanova E and Turgambayeva A and Kaiyrlykyzy A and Akishev M and Saparbayev S and Umbayev B and Askarova S.},
title = {The Effects of Mobile Phone Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields on β-Amyloid-Induced Oxidative Stress in Human and Rat Primary Astrocytes.},
year = {2019},
url = {https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0306452219302337},
}