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Radiofrequency-radiation exposure does not induce detectable leakage of albumin across the blood-brain barrier
Authors not listed · 2009
Rats exposed to 915 MHz radiofrequency radiation for 30 minutes showed no significant increase in albumin leakage across the blood-brain barrier.
Plain English Summary
Researchers conducted a confirmation study to test whether 915 MHz radiofrequency radiation alters the blood-brain barrier in rats. Unanesthetized rats were exposed for 30 minutes to continuous-wave or modulated 915 MHz energy at whole-body SARs of 0.0018 to 20 W/kg. Albumin immunohistochemistry on perfused brain sections showed no significant increase in albumin extravasation in exposed rats compared to sham-exposed or home cage controls.
Why This Matters
The blood-brain barrier consists of tight junctions between endothelial cells that line capillaries in the central nervous system. Previous publications from Lund University reported alterations in the blood-brain barrier after low-power 915 MHz exposure.
Exposure Information
Specific exposure levels were not quantified in this study.
Show BibTeX
@article{radiofrequency_radiation_exposure_does_not_induce_detectable_leakage_of_albumin_across_the_blood_brain_barrier_ce867,
author = {Unknown},
title = {Radiofrequency-radiation exposure does not induce detectable leakage of albumin across the blood-brain barrier},
year = {2009},
doi = {10.1667/RR1507.1},
}