Radio frequency-induced superoxide accumulation affected the growth and viability of Saccharomyces cerevisiae
Li Q, Tian M, Teng J, Gao P, Tang BQ, Wu H · 2020
Radio frequency electromagnetic fields at 2.6-5 MHz and below 0.1 mT increased yeast growth by 43.5% at 30 hours but decreased it by 20.7% at 89 hours.
Plain English Summary
Researchers investigated the effect of 2.6-5 MHz RF-EMF at below 0.1 mT on growth and viability of Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Growth increased 43.5% at 30 hours but decreased 20.7% at 89 hours. Cell viability improved 70.1% at 8 hours and reduced 33.5% at 28 hours. Superoxide accumulation increased with radiation time, which may explain the inhibition of viability and growth.
Why This Matters
The authors noted that the results were time-dependent. They stated that the efficient frequency, power density, and exposure dosage need further investigation. They suggested the studied wave band could be valuable for therapy and medical use.
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@article{li_q_tian_m_teng_j_gao_p_tang_bq_wu_h_ce2480,
author = {Li Q and Tian M and Teng J and Gao P and Tang BQ and Wu H},
title = {Radio frequency-induced superoxide accumulation affected the growth and viability of Saccharomyces cerevisiae},
year = {2020},
}