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Effects of 1800 MHz GSM Radiation on Human Monocytes and Trombocytes Membrane Anisotropy.

Conference proceedings : ... Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society. IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society. Annual Conference · 2005 · Harm · Very low evidence

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In experiments exposing human blood monocyte and thrombocyte cell populations to 1800 MHz continuous-wave microwave radiation at a power level described as low enough to be considered athermal, microwave irradiation was reported to favor a decrease in cell me…

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PublicationConference proceedings : ... Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society. IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society. Annual Conference · 2005
Study typein_vitro
Reported directionHarm
Evidence ratingVery low

Abstract

The purpose of our experiments was to measure the effects of 1800 MHz microwave radiation on membrane anisotropy of a human blood monocitar and trombocitar cell population. Power level of the applied CW microwave radiation was low enough to consider it to be athermal. Experience demonstrates that the natural tendency to decrease of cell membrane anisotropy is favourised by microwave irradiation. This tendency maintains after the ceasing of microwave irradiation.

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Study typein_vitro
Effect directionharm
PopulationHuman blood monocyte and thrombocyte cell population (in vitro)
Sample sizeNot supplied
ExposureRF · 1800 MHz
Evidence strengthVery lowConfidence: 66% · Peer reviewed: yes

Main findings

In experiments exposing human blood monocyte and thrombocyte cell populations to 1800 MHz continuous-wave microwave radiation at a power level described as low enough to be considered athermal, microwave irradiation was reported to favor a decrease in cell membrane anisotropy. The tendency to decreased anisotropy reportedly persisted after cessation of irradiation.

Outcomes measured

  • Cell membrane anisotropy (monocytes)
  • Cell membrane anisotropy (thrombocytes)

Limitations

  • No sample size reported in abstract
  • Exposure duration not reported
  • Specific exposure metric (e.g., SAR) not reported
  • Study design details and statistical results not reported in abstract
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Identifiers and source

DOI: 10.1109/iembs.2005.1616200
PubMed: 17281969

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