The Effects of Cell Phone Waves (900 MHz-GSM Band) on Sperm Parameters and Total Antioxidant Capacity in Rats.
Ghanbari M1, Mortazavi SB1, Khavanin A1, Khazaei M2. · 2013
View Original AbstractThe results indicated that sperm viability, motility, and total antioxidant capacity in all exposure groups decreased significantly compared to the control group.
Plain English Summary
Sperm viability, motility, and total antioxidant capacity decreased significantly in all exposure groups compared to controls. Increasing exposure duration from two to three weeks caused a further significant decrease in sperm viability and motility.
Why This Matters
The study investigated the effect of cell phone microwaves on sperm parameters and total antioxidant capacity with regard to exposure duration and frequency. Sperm total antioxidant capacity was measured using the ferric reducing ability of plasma method. The authors concluded that exposure to cell phone waves can decrease sperm viability and motility and reduce total antioxidant capacity, resulting in oxidative stress.
Exposure Information
Specific exposure levels were not quantified in this study. The study examined exposure from: 900 MHz-GSM Band Duration: Two-week exposure
Study Details
In the present study, the effect of cell phone microwaves on sperm parameters and total antioxidant capacity was investigated with regard to the duration of exposure and the frequency of these waves.
This experimental study was performed on 28 adult male Wistar rats (200-250 g). The animals were ran...
The results indicated that sperm viability, motility, and total antioxidant capacity in all exposure...
Exposure to cell phone waves can decrease sperm viability and motility in rats. These waves can also decrease sperm total antioxidant capacity in rats and result in oxidative stress.
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@article{m1_2013_the_effects_of_cell_1637,
author = {Ghanbari M1 and Mortazavi SB1 and Khavanin A1 and Khazaei M2.},
title = {The Effects of Cell Phone Waves (900 MHz-GSM Band) on Sperm Parameters and Total Antioxidant Capacity in Rats.},
year = {2013},
url = {https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3850324/},
}