RF Safe

Precision knockdown of EGFR gene expression using radio frequency electromagnetic energy.

Journal of neuro-oncology · 2017 · Benefit · Insufficient evidence

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Cells exposed to an EGFR siRNA-specific radio frequency electromagnetic energy (RFE) signal showed a 30–70% reduction in EGFR mRNA expression and ~60% reduction in EGFR protein expression versus control treated cells. The EGFR siRNA RFE signal decreased cell …

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PublicationJournal of neuro-oncology · 2017
Study typeother
Reported directionBenefit
Evidence ratingInsufficient

Abstract

Electromagnetic fields (EMF) in the radio frequency energy (RFE) range can affect cells at the molecular level. Here we report a technology that can record the specific RFE signal of a given molecule, in this case the siRNA of epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR). We demonstrate that cells exposed to this EGFR siRNA RFE signal have a 30-70% reduction of EGFR mRNA expression and ~60% reduction in EGFR protein expression vs. control treated cells. Specificity for EGFR siRNA effect was confirmed via RNA microarray and antibody dot blot array. The EGFR siRNA RFE decreased cell viability, as measured by Calcein-AM measures, LDH release and Caspase 3 cleavage, and increased orthotopic xenograft survival. The outcomes of this study demonstrate that an RFE signal can induce a specific siRNA-like effect on cells. This technology opens vast possibilities of targeting a broader range of molecules with applications in medicine, agriculture and other areas.

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Study typeother
Effect directionbenefit
PopulationNot supplied
Sample sizeNot supplied
ExposureRF
Evidence strengthInsufficientConfidence: 74% · Peer reviewed: yes

Main findings

Cells exposed to an EGFR siRNA-specific radio frequency electromagnetic energy (RFE) signal showed a 30–70% reduction in EGFR mRNA expression and ~60% reduction in EGFR protein expression versus control treated cells. The EGFR siRNA RFE signal decreased cell viability (Calcein-AM, LDH release, Caspase 3 cleavage) and increased orthotopic xenograft survival; specificity was supported by RNA microarray and antibody dot blot array.

Outcomes measured

  • EGFR mRNA expression
  • EGFR protein expression
  • Gene expression specificity (RNA microarray)
  • Protein specificity (antibody dot blot array)
  • Cell viability (Calcein-AM)
  • LDH release
  • Caspase 3 cleavage
  • Orthotopic xenograft survival

Limitations

  • No RF exposure parameters reported in abstract (e.g., frequency, SAR, duration).
  • Sample size and detailed experimental design not provided in abstract.
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Identifiers and source

DOI: 10.1007/s11060-017-2440-x
PubMed: 28434113

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