Alteration of glycine receptor immunoreactivity in the auditory brainstem of mice following three months of exposure to radiofrequency radiation at SAR 4.0 W/kg
Maskey D et al · 2014
Mice exposed to 835 MHz RF radiation at 4.0 W/kg for three months showed a decrease in glycine receptor immunoreactive cells in the auditory brainstem.
Plain English Summary
Researchers exposed mice to 835 MHz RF radiation at 4.0 W/kg for three months. They used free-floating immunohistochemistry to assess glycine receptor immunoreactivity in the auditory brainstem. The number of glycine receptor immunoreactive cells decreased in several cochlear and superior olivary nuclei. Auditory brainstem response thresholds were significantly elevated in the exposed group.
Why This Matters
The effects of RF radiation on auditory function had not been reported before this study. The present study suggests that the auditory brainstem region is susceptible to chronic exposure to RF radiation, which may affect the function of the central auditory system.
Exposure Information
Specific exposure levels were not quantified in this study.
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@article{maskey_d_et_al_august_2014_alteration_of_glycine_receptor_immunoreactivity_in_the_auditory_brainstem_of_mice_following_three_months_of_exposure_to_radiofrequency_radiation_at_sar_40_wkg_int_j_mol_med_ce643,
author = {Maskey D et al},
title = {Alteration of glycine receptor immunoreactivity in the auditory brainstem of mice following three months of exposure to radiofrequency radiation at SAR 4.0 W/kg},
year = {2014},
doi = {10.3892/ijmm.2014.1784},
}