Ornithine decarboxylase activity is affected in primary astrocytes but not in secondary cell lines exposed to 872 MHz RF radiation
Authors not listed · 2007
Rat primary astrocytes showed decreased ornithine decarboxylase activity after 872 MHz RF exposure, while secondary cell lines were generally unaffected.
Plain English Summary
Researchers exposed murine L929 fibroblasts, rat C6 glioblastoma cells, human SH-SY5Y neuroblastoma cells, and rat primary astrocytes to 872 MHz RF radiation. Cells were exposed for 2, 8, or 24 hours to continuous wave or GSM-modulated signals at specific absorption rates of 1.5, 2.5, or 6.0 W/kg. ODC activity in rat primary astrocytes decreased significantly at 1.5 and 6.0 W/kg with both signal types. Secondary cell lines showed generally no change in ODC activity.
Why This Matters
The study examined multiple exposure times and levels with both unmodulated and GSM-modulated fields. No difference was found between GSM-modulated and continuous wave signals. The authors recommend further research with primary astrocytes to confirm the findings and explore mechanisms.
Exposure Information
Specific exposure levels were not quantified in this study.
Show BibTeX
@article{ornithine_decarboxylase_activity_is_affected_in_primary_astrocytes_but_not_in_secondary_cell_lines_exposed_to_872_mhz_rf_radiation_ce967,
author = {Unknown},
title = {Ornithine decarboxylase activity is affected in primary astrocytes but not in secondary cell lines exposed to 872 MHz RF radiation},
year = {2007},
doi = {10.1080/09553000701317341},
}