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Microtubular structure impairment after GSM-modulated RF radiation exposure.

Arhiv za higijenu rada i toksikologiju · 2020 · Harm · Low evidence

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V79 cells exposed to 915 MHz GSM-modulated RF in a GTEM cell showed significantly altered microtubule structure after 3-hour exposure at all tested electric field strengths (10, 20, 30 V/m). Cell growth was significantly reduced on the third post-exposure day…

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PublicationArhiv za higijenu rada i toksikologiju · 2020
Study typein_vitro
Reported directionHarm
Evidence ratingLow

Abstract

The objective of the study was to investigate whether low-level 915 MHz GSM-modulated radiofrequency (RF) radiation impairs microtubular structure and affects normal cell growth. V79 cells were exposed to a GSM-modulated field in a Gigahertz Transversal Electromagnetic Mode cell (GTEM cell) for 1, 2, and 3 h. Signal generator combined with power and chip modulator generated the electromagnetic field (EMF). The electric field strength was adjusted to 10, 20, and 30 V/m, and the average specific absorption rate (SAR) was calculated to be 0.23, 0.8, and 1.6 W/kg. The structure of microtubule proteins was assessed by indirect immunocytochemistry, and cell growth was determined based on cell counts taken every day over six post-exposure days. Three-hour radiation exposure significantly altered microtubule structure regardless of the electric field strength. Moreover, on the third post-exposure day, three-hour radiation significantly reduced cell growth, regardless of field strength. The same was observed with two-hour exposure at 20 and 30 V/m. In conclusion, 915 MHz GSM-modulated RF radiation affects microtubular proteins in a time-dependent manner, which, in turn, affects cell proliferation. Our future research will focus on microtubule structure throughout the cell cycle and RF radiation effects on mitotic spindle.

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Study typein_vitro
Effect directionharm
PopulationV79 cells
Sample sizeNot supplied
ExposureRF · 915 MHz · 1, 2, and 3 h
Evidence strengthLowConfidence: 78% · Peer reviewed: yes

Main findings

V79 cells exposed to 915 MHz GSM-modulated RF in a GTEM cell showed significantly altered microtubule structure after 3-hour exposure at all tested electric field strengths (10, 20, 30 V/m). Cell growth was significantly reduced on the third post-exposure day after 3-hour exposure at all field strengths, and also after 2-hour exposure at 20 and 30 V/m.

Outcomes measured

  • Microtubule structure (indirect immunocytochemistry)
  • Cell growth/proliferation (cell counts over six post-exposure days)

Limitations

  • Sample size not reported in abstract
  • In vitro cell model (V79 cells), limiting direct inference to human health outcomes
  • Exposure details reported primarily as electric field strength and calculated average SAR; other dosimetry/temperature control details not provided in abstract
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Identifiers and source

DOI: 10.2478/aiht-2020-71-3267
PubMed: 33074167

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