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Extremely low frequency magnetic field induces oxidative stress in mouse cerebellum

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Chu LY, Lee JH, Nam YS, Lee YJ, Park WH, Lee BC, Kim D, Chung YH, Jeong JH. · 2011

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Exposure to a 60 Hz extremely low frequency magnetic field at 2.3 mT for 3 hours increased markers of oxidative stress in mouse cerebellum.

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Researchers investigated whether extremely low frequency magnetic field (ELF-MF) induces lipid peroxidation and reactive oxygen species in mouse cerebellum. After exposure to 60 Hz ELF-MF at 2.3 mT intensity for 3 hours, malondialdehyde and hydroxyl radical levels increased significantly. The researchers concluded that ELF-MF may induce oxidative stress in mouse cerebellum, though the mechanism remains to be characterized.

Why This Matters

Superoxide dismutase increased significantly with ELF-MF exposure, while glutathione peroxidase activity was not altered. Glutathione contents were not altered by ELF-MF exposure, but ascorbic acid levels were significantly decreased. The authors stated that ELF-MF may induce oxidative stress in mouse cerebellum, and that the mechanism remains further to be characterized.

Exposure Details

Magnetic Field
2.3 mT
Source/Device
60 Hz
Exposure Duration
3 hours

Exposure Context

This study used 2.3 mT for magnetic fields:

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Where This Falls on the Concern Scale

Study Exposure Level in ContextStudy Exposure Level in ContextThis study: 2.3 mTExtreme Concern - 5 mGFCC Limit - 2,000 mGEffects observed in the Extreme Concern range (Building Biology)This level is 12 times the FCC limit
A logarithmic frequency spectrum from 10 Hz to 100 GHz showing where this study's 60 Hz exposure sits relative to common EMF sources.Where This Frequency Sits on the EMF SpectrumELFVLFLF / MFHF / VHFUHFSHFmm10 Hz100 GHzThis study: 60 HzCell phones~1 GHzWiFi2.4 GHz5G mm28 GHzLogarithmic scale

Study Details

We have investigated whether extremely low frequency magnetic field (ELF-MF) induces lipid peroxidation and reactive oxygen species in mouse cerebellum.

After exposure to 60 Hz ELF-MF at 2.3 mT intensity for 3 hours, there was a significant increase in ...

These results indicate that ELF-MF may induce oxidative stress in mouse cerebellum. However, the mechanism remains further to be characterized.

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Chu LY, Lee JH, Nam YS, Lee YJ, Park WH, Lee BC, Kim D, Chung YH, Jeong JH. (2011). Extremely low frequency magnetic field induces oxidative stress in mouse cerebellum Gen Physiol Biophys. 30(4):415-421, 2011.
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@article{ly_2011_extremely_low_frequency_magnetic_230,
  author = {Chu LY and Lee JH and Nam YS and Lee YJ and Park WH and Lee BC and Kim D and Chung YH and Jeong JH.},
  title = {Extremely low frequency magnetic field induces oxidative stress in mouse cerebellum},
  year = {2011},
  
  url = {https://europepmc.org/article/med/22131325},
}
PubMed: 22131325

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Quick Questions About This Study

The study used an extremely low frequency magnetic field at 60 Hz and 2.3 mT intensity.
Malondialdehyde levels and hydroxyl radicals increased significantly after exposure.
Superoxide dismutase increased significantly, ascorbic acid levels decreased significantly, and glutathione contents were not altered.
The researchers noted that the mechanism remains further to be characterized.