The impact of electromagnetic radiation of different parameters on platelet oxygen metabolism - in vitro studies.

Advances in clinical and experimental medicine : official organ Wroclaw Medical University · 2015 · Harm · Low evidence

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After 30 minutes of exposure, catalase activity and malondialdehyde concentration increased versus unexposed controls for all EMF sources tested. The largest changes were reported after exposure to EMF generated by car electronics.

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PublicationAdvances in clinical and experimental medicine : official organ Wroclaw Medical University · 2015

Study typein_vitro

Reported directionHarm

Evidence ratingLow

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Electromagnetic radiation emitted by a variety of devices, e.g. cell phones, computers and microwaves, interacts with the human body in many ways. Research studies carried out in the last few decades have not yet resolved the issue of the effect of this factor on the human body and many questions are left without an unequivocal answer. Various biological and health-related effects have not been fully recognized. Thus further studies in this area are justified. OBJECTIVES: A comparison of changes within catalase enzymatic activity and malondialdehyde concentration arising under the influence of the electromagnetic radiation emitted by car electronics, equipment used in physiotherapy and LCD monitors. MATERIAL AND METHODS: The suspension of human blood platelets at a concentration of 1 × 109/0.001 dm 3, obtained from whole blood by manual apheresis, was the study material. Blood platelets were exposed to an electromagnetic field for 30 min in a laboratory stand designed for the reconstruction of the electromagnetic radiation generated by car electronics, physiotherapy equipment and LCD monitors. The changes in catalase activity and malondialdehyde concentration were investigated after the exposure and compared to the control values (unexposed material). RESULTS: An increase in catalase activity and malondialdehyde concentration was observed after 30 min exposure of platelets to EMF regardless of the radiation source. The most significant changes determining the degree of oxidative stress were observed after exposure to the EMF generated by car electronics. CONCLUSIONS: The low frequency electromagnetic fields generated by car electronics, physiotherapy equipment and LCD monitors may be a cause of oxidative stress in the human body and may lead to free radical diseases.

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Study typein_vitro

Effect directionharm

PopulationHuman blood platelets (suspension) obtained from whole blood by manual apheresis

Sample sizeNot supplied

ExposureELF · 30 min

Evidence strengthLowConfidence: 78% · Peer reviewed: yes

Main findings

Outcomes measured

Catalase enzymatic activity
Malondialdehyde (MDA) concentration
Oxidative stress (biomarker changes)

Limitations

In vitro platelet suspension model; may not reflect whole-body or in vivo effects
Exposure parameters (e.g., field strength, exact frequency characteristics) not reported in the abstract
Sample size not reported in the abstract
Only short-term (30 min) exposure assessed
Limited set of oxidative stress-related biomarkers assessed

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Identifiers and source

DOI: 10.17219/acem/38169
PubMed: 25923084

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