Effects of 2375 MHz pulse-modulated microwave radiation on ATPase activity of the rat muscle actomyosin
Pashovskina MS, Akoev IG · 1996
View Original AbstractMicrowave radiation at 2375 MHz disrupted muscle energy production in laboratory studies, with effects varying by pulse frequency.
Plain English Summary
Russian researchers exposed rat muscle protein (actomyosin) to 2375 MHz microwave radiation with pulse modulation ranging from 50-300 pulses per second. They found that the radiation altered the activity of ATPase, a crucial enzyme that powers muscle contraction by breaking down ATP (the body's energy currency). The effects depended on both the pulse frequency and the radiation intensity, showing that microwave exposure can directly interfere with fundamental cellular energy processes.
Why This Matters
This study reveals something profound: microwave radiation can directly disrupt the molecular machinery that powers our muscles. ATPase is essential for muscle function - without it, muscles cannot contract properly. What makes this research particularly significant is that it demonstrates biological effects at the cellular level, showing that EMF exposure doesn't just heat tissue but can interfere with specific biochemical processes. The 2375 MHz frequency tested falls within the range used by various wireless technologies, though the study doesn't specify power levels for comparison to everyday exposures. The finding that pulse modulation matters - with different pulse rates producing different effects - suggests that the biological impact isn't just about the carrier frequency but also how that signal is delivered. This adds another layer of complexity to understanding EMF bioeffects and raises questions about the adequacy of current safety standards that focus primarily on heating effects.
Exposure Details
- Source/Device
- 2375 MHz
Study Details
To study the effects of 2375 MHz pulse-modulated microwave radiation on ATPase activity of the rat muscle actomyosin
Solution of rat muscle actomyosin (AM) was exposed to pulse-modulated microwave. Carried frequency w...
It was shown that AM activity was dependent both on modulation frequency as well as on microwave int...
Show BibTeX
@article{ms_1996_effects_of_2375_mhz_1255,
author = {Pashovskina MS and Akoev IG},
title = {Effects of 2375 MHz pulse-modulated microwave radiation on ATPase activity of the rat muscle actomyosin},
year = {1996},
url = {https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9019280/},
}