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Short-term exposure to a 1439-MHz TDMA signal exerts no estrogenic effect in rats.

Bioelectromagnetics · 2010 · No effect · Moderate evidence

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In ovariectomized rats, uterine wet mass and serum estradiol significantly increased only in the 17β-estradiol injected group. No differences were observed among the EMF-exposed, sham-exposed, and cage control groups after short-term exposure to a 1439-MHz TD…

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PublicationBioelectromagnetics · 2010
Study typeanimal
Reported directionNo effect
Evidence ratingModerate

Abstract

The aim of this study was to elucidate the possible effects of short-term exposure to a 1439-MHz electromagnetic field (EMF) employing time division multiple access (TDMA), which is the basis of the Japanese Personal Digital Cellular system, on estrogenic activity in rats. Sixty-four ovariectomized female Sprague-Dawley rats were divided into four groups: EMF exposure (EM), sham exposure, cage control, and 17 beta-estradiol injected (E2). The EM group was exposed, for 4 h per day on three consecutive days, to the 1439-MHz TDMA signal that produced 5.5-6.1 and 0.88-0.99 W/kg average specific absorption rates in the brain and the whole body, respectively. The uterine wet mass and serum estradiol level significantly increased in the E2 group, while there were no differences among the other three groups. Although negative effects of long-term EMF exposure must be thoroughly investigated before a final conclusion can be reached, our results do not support the assumption that the high frequency EMF used in cellular phones exerts estrogenic activity.

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Study typeanimal
Effect directionno_effect
PopulationOvariectomized female Sprague-Dawley rats
Sample size64
ExposureRF · 1439 MHz · 4 h/day for 3 consecutive days
Evidence strengthModerateConfidence: 78% · Peer reviewed: yes

Main findings

In ovariectomized rats, uterine wet mass and serum estradiol significantly increased only in the 17β-estradiol injected group. No differences were observed among the EMF-exposed, sham-exposed, and cage control groups after short-term exposure to a 1439-MHz TDMA signal.

Outcomes measured

  • Estrogenic activity
  • Uterine wet mass
  • Serum estradiol level

Limitations

  • Short-term exposure only (3 days)
  • Authors note that long-term EMF exposure effects require further investigation
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Identifiers and source

DOI: 10.1002/bem.20593
PubMed: 20607740

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