50 Hz magnetic field influences caspase-3 activity and cell cycle distribution in ionizing radiation

International journal of radiation biology · 2024 · Mixed · Low evidence

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Increased caspase-3 activity was observed with 500 µT 50 Hz magnetic field exposure given before or after ionizing radiation. Exposure to 500 µT after ionizing radiation decreased the percentage of cells in S-phase. No changes were observed in ROS levels, clo…

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PublicationInternational journal of radiation biology · 2024

Study typein_vitro

Reported directionMixed

Evidence ratingLow

Abstract

50 Hz magnetic field influences caspase-3 activity and cell cycle distribution in ionizing radiation exposed SH-SY5Y neuroblastoma cells Nieminen V, Martikainen MV, Kalliomäki S, Virén T, Seppälä J, Juutilainen J, Naarala J, Luukkonen J. 50 Hz magnetic field influences caspase-3 activity and cell cycle distribution in ionizing radiation exposed SH- SY5Y neuroblastoma cells. Int J Radiat Biol. 2024 Jun 26:1-10. doi: 10.1080/09553002.2024.2369105. Abstract Purpose: Earlier evidence suggests that extremely low frequency magnetic fields (ELF MFs) can modify the effects of carcinogenic agents. However, the studies conducted so far with ionizing radiation as the co-exposure agent are sparse and have provided inconclusive results. We investigated whether 50 Hz MFs alone, or in combination with ionizing radiation alter cell biological variables relevant to cancer and the biological effects of ionizing radiation. Materials and methods: Human SH-SY5Y neuroblastoma cells were sham exposed or exposed to 100 or 500 μT MF for 24 h either before or after ionizing radiation exposure (0, 0.4 or 2 Gy). After the exposures, cells were assayed for viability, clonogenicity, reactive oxygen species, caspase-3 activity, and cell cycle distribution. Cell cycle distribution was assayed with propidium iodide staining followed by flow cytometry analysis and ROS levels were assayed together with cell viability by double staining with DeepRed and Sytox Blue followed by flow cytometry analysis. Results: Increased caspase-3 activity was observed in cells exposed to 500 μT MF before or after ionizing radiation. Furthermore, exposure to the 500 μT MF after the ionizing radiation decreased the percentage of cells in S-phase. No changes in the ROS levels, clonogenicity, or viability of the cells were observed in the MF exposed groups compared to the corresponding sham exposed groups, and no MF effects were observed in cells exposed at 100 μT. Conclusions: Only the 500 μT magnetic flux density affected SH-SY5Y cells significantly. The effects were small but may nevertheless help to understand how MFs modify the effects of ionizing radiation. The increase in caspase-3 activity may not reflect effects on apoptosis, as no changes were observed in the subG1 phase of the cell cycle. In contrast to some earlier findings, 50 Hz MF exposure after ionizing radiation was not less effective than MF treatment given prior to ionizing radiation. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

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Study typein_vitro

Effect directionmixed

PopulationHuman SH-SY5Y neuroblastoma cells

Sample sizeNot supplied

ExposureELF · 0.05 MHz · 24 h (before or after ionizing radiation exposure)

Evidence strengthLowConfidence: 74% · Peer reviewed: yes

Main findings

Outcomes measured

Cell viability
Clonogenicity
Reactive oxygen species (ROS)
Caspase-3 activity
Cell cycle distribution (including S-phase; subG1 mentioned)

Limitations

Studies with ionizing radiation as co-exposure are described as sparse and previously inconclusive (contextual limitation).
Effects reported as small by the authors.
No sample size or replication details provided in the abstract.

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DOI: 10.1080/09553002.2024.2369105
PubMed: 38924721

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