[Effect of American Ginseng Capsule on the liver oxidative injury and the Nrf2 protein expression in rats exposed by electromagnetic radiation of frequency of cell phone.] [Article in Chinese].
Luo YP, Ma HR, Chen JW, Li JJ, Li CX. · 2014
View Original AbstractCell phone radiation damaged rat liver cells and disrupted protective antioxidant systems, but herbal supplements helped reverse the damage.
Plain English Summary
Researchers exposed rats to 900 MHz cell phone radiation for 4 hours daily over 12 days and found it caused liver damage, including cell death and oxidative stress (harmful chemical reactions that damage tissue). The radiation increased harmful compounds and decreased protective antioxidants in liver cells. However, herbal supplements helped protect against this damage, suggesting the liver effects were reversible.
Why This Matters
This study adds to growing evidence that radiofrequency radiation affects organs beyond the brain, specifically targeting liver function through oxidative stress pathways. The 900 MHz frequency tested matches older 2G cell phone technology, though modern phones operate across multiple frequency bands including this range. What makes this research particularly significant is the demonstration that EMF-induced liver damage involves the Nrf2 protein pathway, a key cellular defense mechanism against oxidative stress. The fact that herbal interventions could partially reverse the damage suggests these effects may be preventable or treatable, but the underlying concern remains: chronic EMF exposure appears to overwhelm our body's natural protective systems. The liver's role in detoxification makes these findings especially relevant, as compromised liver function could compound other health effects from EMF exposure.
Exposure Information
Specific exposure levels were not quantified in this study. The study examined exposure from: 900 MHz Duration: 4 h in 12 consecutive days
Study Details
To observe the effect of American Ginseng Capsule (AGC) on the liver oxidative injury and the Nrf2 protein expression in the liver tissue of rats exposed by 900 MHz cell phone electromagnetic radiation.
Totally 40 male SD rats were randomly divided into the normal control group, the model group, the Sh...
Compared with the normal control group, hepatocyte nucleus was atrophied or partially disappeared, t...
The electromagnetic radiation induced by 900 MHz cell phone could affect the expression of Nrf2 protein, induce oxidative injury, and induce abnormal morphology of liver cells. SJC and AGC could promote the morphological recovery of the liver cells. Its mechanism might be related to affecting the expression of Nrf2 protein and attenuating oxidative damage of liver cells.
Show BibTeX
@article{yp_2014_effect_of_american_ginseng_1668,
author = {Luo YP and Ma HR and Chen JW and Li JJ and Li CX.},
title = {[Effect of American Ginseng Capsule on the liver oxidative injury and the Nrf2 protein expression in rats exposed by electromagnetic radiation of frequency of cell phone.] [Article in Chinese].},
year = {2014},
url = {https://europepmc.org/article/med/24941847},
}