Change in the percent of lactate dehydrogenase isoenzyme level in testes of animals exposed to superhigh frequency radiation
Afromeev VI, Tkachenko VN · 1999
View Original AbstractMicrowave radiation altered key reproductive enzymes in rat testes, suggesting potential impacts on male fertility from wireless device exposure.
Plain English Summary
Researchers exposed rats to microwave radiation (3-centimeter wavelength) and measured changes in specific enzymes in their testes. They found significant alterations in lactate dehydrogenase enzyme patterns compared to unexposed animals. The authors suggest these changes indicate that electromagnetic radiation may affect reproductive organs in humans.
Why This Matters
This study adds to mounting evidence that radiofrequency radiation can disrupt male reproductive function at the cellular level. The 3-centimeter wavelength used falls within the microwave range that includes many wireless communication devices. What makes this research particularly relevant is its focus on enzyme changes - these are fundamental biochemical processes that support sperm production and testicular health. While the study lacks specific exposure levels, making direct comparisons to everyday devices difficult, the biological effects observed align with other research showing reproductive impacts from RF radiation. The reality is that your wireless devices operate in similar frequency ranges, and this study suggests even brief exposures may trigger measurable changes in reproductive tissue.
Exposure Information
Specific exposure levels were not quantified in this study.
Study Details
The aim of this study is to observe Change in the percent of lactate dehydrogenase isoenzyme level in testes of animals exposed to superhigh frequency radiation
The content of six lactate dehydrogenase isoenzymes in testes of rats exposed to electromagnetic fie...
The changes in their percent contents were found to be inhomogeneous compared with control. It is as...
The results can be used for estimating the safety of persons professionally exposed to electromagnetic radiation of the industrial frequency range and in the therapy of diseases of the urinogenital system.
Show BibTeX
@article{vi_1999_change_in_the_percent_1810,
author = {Afromeev VI and Tkachenko VN},
title = {Change in the percent of lactate dehydrogenase isoenzyme level in testes of animals exposed to superhigh frequency radiation},
year = {1999},
url = {https://europepmc.org/article/med/10624539},
}