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Microscopic observation of living cells during their exposure to modulated electromagnetic fields.

Bioelectrochemistry (Amsterdam, Netherlands) · 2008 · Mixed · Low evidence

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The authors report a device enabling continuous microscopic observation of cells during exposure to modulated EMF similar to mobile phone signals. In validation experiments, endocytosis rate increased, while no alteration of mitosis progression or mitosis dur…

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PublicationBioelectrochemistry (Amsterdam, Netherlands) · 2008
Study typeother
Reported directionMixed
Evidence ratingLow

Abstract

Studying cell behaviour under irradiation with radiofrequency electromagnetic fields (RF-EMF) is often impeded by the difficulty to monitor cell characteristics during irradiation. Here we report the design and the application of a complete device for continuous microscopic observation of cells exposed to modulated EMF similar to mobile phones signals. The system allows the follow up of cell progression into mitosis under controlled temperature and CO(2) environment. Protocols are proposed in which the same cells are the controls before and after the EMF exposure and we demonstrate the interest of the "before exposure" controls. The exposure system was validated by cell endocytosis measurements. While the endocytosis rate was increased, no alteration of mitosis progression and mitosis duration was observed in cells exposed to 900 MHz modulated EMF for 1 h, at 30 degrees C and at a Specific Absorption Rate of 2.2 W/kg.

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Study typeother
Effect directionmixed
PopulationNot supplied
Sample sizeNot supplied
ExposureRF · 900 MHz · 2.2 W/kg · 1 h
Evidence strengthLowConfidence: 74% · Peer reviewed: yes

Main findings

The authors report a device enabling continuous microscopic observation of cells during exposure to modulated EMF similar to mobile phone signals. In validation experiments, endocytosis rate increased, while no alteration of mitosis progression or mitosis duration was observed after 1 h exposure to 900 MHz modulated EMF at SAR 2.2 W/kg (30C).

Outcomes measured

  • endocytosis rate
  • mitosis progression
  • mitosis duration

Limitations

  • Cell type not specified in abstract
  • Sample size not reported in abstract
  • Primarily describes design/validation of an exposure-observation system; limited biological endpoints reported
  • Exposure conditions include 30C, which may limit generalizability
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Identifiers and source

DOI: 10.1016/j.bioelechem.2007.11.003
PubMed: 18272432

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