Inhibitory Effects of Microwave Radiation on LPS-Induced NFκB Expression in THP-1 Monocytes.
Li CY, Liao MH, Lin CW, Tsai WS, Huang CC, Tang TK. · 2012
View Original AbstractMicrowave radiation at 2450 MHz suppressed immune cell responses, suggesting everyday wireless devices may interfere with immune function.
Plain English Summary
Researchers exposed immune cells (monocytes) to 2450 MHz microwave radiation - the same frequency used in microwave ovens and Wi-Fi - and found it suppressed their normal inflammatory response. When these cells were stimulated to trigger inflammation, microwave exposure reduced their production of NFκB, a key protein that regulates immune function. This suggests microwave radiation can interfere with your immune system's ability to respond properly to threats.
Why This Matters
This study reveals a concerning finding about microwave radiation's impact on immune function. The researchers used 2450 MHz radiation, which is the exact frequency your microwave oven operates at and similar to frequencies used in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth devices. What makes this particularly significant is that NFκB isn't just any cellular protein - it's a master regulator of immune responses and inflammation. When your immune system encounters threats, NFκB helps coordinate the appropriate response. The science demonstrates that microwave radiation can disrupt this fundamental immune process. While the study doesn't specify exposure levels, the frequency alone tells us this research is directly relevant to the wireless devices you use daily. The reality is that your immune system evolved without constant microwave exposure, and this study adds to growing evidence that such exposure may compromise immune function in ways we're only beginning to understand.
Exposure Information
Specific exposure levels were not quantified in this study. The study examined exposure from: 2450 MHz
Study Details
The aim of this study is to investigate Inhibitory Effects of Microwave Radiation on LPS-Induced NFκB Expression in THP-1 Monocytes.
Due to the effect of phorbol 12-myristate 13-acetate (PMA) on THP-1 monocytes, THP-1 monocytes would...
In conclusion, microwave radiations were found to inhibit the activity functions of THP-1 monocytes stimulated with PMA and LPS.
Show BibTeX
@article{cy_2012_inhibitory_effects_of_microwave_2361,
author = {Li CY and Liao MH and Lin CW and Tsai WS and Huang CC and Tang TK.},
title = {Inhibitory Effects of Microwave Radiation on LPS-Induced NFκB Expression in THP-1 Monocytes.},
year = {2012},
url = {https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23286450/},
}