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Effect of exposure and withdrawal of 900-MHz-electromagnetic waves on brain, kidney and liver oxidative stress and some biochemical parameters in male rats.

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Ragy MM. · 2014

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Exposure to 900-MHz electromagnetic radiation increased oxidative stress markers in brain, liver, and kidney tissues and raised several serum biochemical parameters, and these changes were reversed after withdrawal.

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Researchers exposed male rats to 900-MHz electromagnetic radiation for one hour daily over 60 days, with a withdrawal group that had a 30-day recovery period. Exposure significantly increased malondialdehyde levels and decreased total antioxidant capacity in brain, liver, and kidney tissues. Serum levels of alanine transaminase, aspartate aminotransferase, urea, creatinine, and corticosterone were significantly increased, while catecholamines were not significantly changed. All these alterations were corrected after the withdrawal period.

Why This Matters

The study aimed to investigate how mobile phone electromagnetic radiation affects the brain, liver, and kidney of male albino rats. The authors concluded that electromagnetic fields from mobile phones might cause impairments in biochemical parameters and oxidative stress in these tissues, and that these effects were reversible after exposure cessation.

Exposure Information

A logarithmic frequency spectrum from 10 Hz to 100 GHz showing where this study's 900 MHz exposure sits relative to common EMF sources.Where This Frequency Sits on the EMF SpectrumELFVLFLF / MFHF / VHFUHFSHFmm10 Hz100 GHzThis study: 900 MHzPower lines50/60 Hz5G mm28 GHzLogarithmic scale

Specific exposure levels were not quantified in this study. The study examined exposure from: 900 MHz Duration: 1 h/d for 60 d

Study Details

This work was designed to study the effects of exposure to mobile phone emits 900-MHz EMR on the brain, liver and kidney of male albino rats.

Thirty male adult rats were randomly divided into four groups (10 each) as follows: control group (r...

EMR emitted from mobile phone led to a significant increase in malondialdehyde (MDA) levels and sign...

In conclusion, electromagnetic field emitting from mobile phone might produce impairments in some biochemicals changes and oxidative stress in brain, liver and renal tissue of albino rats. These alterations were corrected by withdrawal.

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Ragy MM. (2014). Effect of exposure and withdrawal of 900-MHz-electromagnetic waves on brain, kidney and liver oxidative stress and some biochemical parameters in male rats. Electromagn Biol Med. 2014 Apr 8.
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@article{mm._2014_effect_of_exposure_and_1700,
  author = {Ragy MM.},
  title = {Effect of exposure and withdrawal of 900-MHz-electromagnetic waves on brain, kidney and liver oxidative stress and some biochemical parameters in male rats.},
  year = {2014},
  doi = {10.3109/15368378.2014.906446},
  url = {https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.3109/15368378.2014.906446},
}
DOI: 10.3109/15368378.2014.906446

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Quick Questions About This Study

Rats in the exposure group were subjected to 900-MHz electromagnetic radiation for one hour per day for 60 days.
Malondialdehyde levels increased significantly and total antioxidant capacity decreased significantly in brain, liver, and kidney tissues.
Serum alanine transaminase, aspartate aminotransferase, urea, creatinine, and corticosterone were significantly increased, while catecholamines showed no significant change.
Yes, all the alterations were corrected after a 30-day withdrawal period without exposure.
The researchers concluded that mobile phone electromagnetic fields might produce impairments in biochemical parameters and oxidative stress in brain, liver, and renal tissue, and that these alterations were corrected by withdrawal.