Zeeman-Stark modeling of the RF EMF interaction with ligand binding.

Bioelectromagnetics · 2000 · Unclear · Insufficient evidence

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PublicationBioelectromagnetics · 2000

Study typeother

Reported directionUnclear

Evidence ratingInsufficient

Abstract

The influence of radiofrequency electromagnetic exposure on ligand binding to hydrophobic receptor proteins is a plausible early event of the interaction mechanism. A comprehensive quantum Zeeman-Stark model has been developed which takes into account the energy losses of the ligand ion due to its collisions inside the receptor crevice, the attracting nonlinear endogenous force due to the potential energy of the ion in the binding site, the out of equilibrium state of the ligand-receptor system due to the basal cell metabolism, and the thermal noise. The biophysical "output" is the change of the ligand binding probability that, in some instances, may be affected by a suitable low intensity exogenous electromagnetic "input" exposure, e.g., if the depth of the potential energy well of a putative receptor protein matches the energy of the radiofrequency photon. These results point toward both the possibility of the electromagnetic control of biochemical processes and the need for a new database of safety standards.

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Study typeother

Effect directionunclear

PopulationNot supplied

Sample sizeNot supplied

ExposureRF

Evidence strengthInsufficientConfidence: 74% · Peer reviewed: yes

Main findings

A quantum Zeeman-Stark model is presented for RF electromagnetic exposure effects on ligand binding, incorporating collision-related energy losses, endogenous nonlinear forces in the binding site, out-of-equilibrium metabolism-related conditions, and thermal noise. The model suggests that in some instances low-intensity exogenous RF exposure could affect ligand binding probability, e.g., when a receptor potential well depth matches RF photon energy.

Outcomes measured

Ligand binding probability to hydrophobic receptor proteins (modeled)

Limitations

Modeling study; no experimental or epidemiologic results reported in the abstract.
Exposure parameters (frequency, intensity/SAR, duration) are not specified in the abstract.
Effects are described as possible in some instances, implying conditionality and limited generalizability.

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Identifiers and source

DOI: 10.1002/(sici)1521-186x(200005)21:4<312::aid-bem7>3.0.co;2-#
PubMed: 10797459

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