The effects of short-term and long-term 2100 MHz radiofrequency radiation on adult rat auditory brainstem response
Er H, Basaranlar G., Derin N., Kantar D, Ozen S. · 2025
Acute 2100 MHz RFR exposure prolonged all auditory brainstem response wave latencies, raised oxidative stress markers, and lowered antioxidant enzyme activities, whereas chronic exposure with rest days showed no harmful effects.
Plain English Summary
Researchers exposed adult rats to 2100 MHz RFR for 2 hours per day, 5 days per week, for either 1 week or 10 weeks, with sham controls. In the 1-week exposure group, all auditory brainstem response wave latencies were prolonged, oxidative stress markers increased, and antioxidant enzyme activities decreased. Acute exposure also caused edema in neurons, astrocytes, and astrocytic end-feet, as well as mitochondrial damage in astrocytes. The 10-week exposure group showed no harmful effects on the auditory system.
Exposure Information
Specific exposure levels were not quantified in this study.
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@article{the_effects_of_short_term_and_long_term_2100_mhz_radiofrequency_radiation_on_adult_rat_auditory_brainstem_response_ce2363,
author = {Er H and Basaranlar G. and Derin N. and Kantar D and Ozen S.},
title = {The effects of short-term and long-term 2100 MHz radiofrequency radiation on adult rat auditory brainstem response},
year = {2025},
doi = {10.1515/chem-2025-0173},
}