Effects of 60 Hz 14 microT magnetic field on the apoptosis of testicular germ cell in mice
Authors not listed · 2008
Continuous exposure to a 60 Hz 14 microT magnetic field for 16 weeks significantly increased the apoptotic rate of testicular germ cells, mainly spermatogonia, in mice.
Plain English Summary
Exposure did not significantly affect body weight or testosterone levels. TUNEL staining revealed a significantly higher apoptotic rate in germ cells of exposed mice compared to sham controls, with TUNEL-positive cells mainly being spermatogonia. Electron microscopy showed degenerating spermatogonia with condensation of nuclear chromatin similar to apoptosis.
Why This Matters
A prior study reported that 8-week continuous exposure to 0.1 or 0.5 mT ELF magnetic field might induce testicular germ cell apoptosis in BALB/c mice. In that earlier report, the exposure did not significantly affect body weight or testicular weight but significantly increased the incidence of testicular germ cell death.
Exposure Information
Specific exposure levels were not quantified in this study.
Show BibTeX
@article{effects_of_60_hz_14_microt_magnetic_field_on_the_apoptosis_of_testicular_germ_cell_in_mice_ce1408,
author = {Unknown},
title = {Effects of 60 Hz 14 microT magnetic field on the apoptosis of testicular germ cell in mice},
year = {2008},
doi = {10.1002/bem.20448},
}