Effect of RFEMR on NSE and MDA levels in Sprague Dawley rats
Pagadala, P; Shankar, V and Sumathi, ME · 2022
Exposure to mobile phone radiofrequency radiation induced oxidative stress markers in rat models, as evidenced by elevated NSE and MDA levels.
Plain English Summary
This study examined the effects of radiofrequency electromagnetic radiation (RFEMR) from mobile phones on neuron-specific enolase (NSE) and malondialdehyde (MDA) levels in male Sprague Dawley rats. The researchers found significant increases in both NSE and MDA levels in rats exposed to RFEMR, suggesting that mobile phone radiation causes oxidative stress and oxidative damage.
Why This Matters
NSE is a biomarker associated with neuronal damage, while MDA is a product of lipid peroxidation commonly used to assess oxidative stress. The study design used relevant animal models and measured established biochemical markers; however, the record indicates a discrepancy between the title (which specifies Sprague Dawley rats) and the organism field (which lists 'human').
Exposure Information
Specific exposure levels were not quantified in this study.
Show BibTeX
@article{pagadala_p_shankar_v_and_sumathi_me_ce2560,
author = {Pagadala and P; Shankar and V and Sumathi and ME},
title = {Effect of RFEMR on NSE and MDA levels in Sprague Dawley rats},
year = {2022},
doi = {10.1038/s41586-023-06355-3},
}