Thermomagnetic Resonance Effect of the Extremely Low Frequency Electromagnetic Field on Three-Dimensional Cancer Models.

International journal of molecular sciences · 2022 · Benefit · Low evidence

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In 2D and 3D culture models of human pancreatic cancer, glioblastoma, and breast cancer, exposure to an ELF-EMF at a calculated thermal resonant frequency was reported to hamper growth and to potentiate both coupled and uncoupled respiration. The metabolic sh…

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PublicationInternational journal of molecular sciences · 2022

Study typein_vitro

Reported directionBenefit

Evidence ratingLow

Abstract

In our recent studies, we have developed a thermodynamic biochemical model able to select the resonant frequency of an extremely low frequency electromagnetic field (ELF-EMF) specifically affecting different types of cancer, and we have demonstrated its effects in vitro. In this work, we investigate the cellular response to the ELF electromagnetic wave in three-dimensional (3D) culture models, which mimic the features of tumors in vivo. Cell membrane was modelled as a resistor-capacitor circuit and the specific thermal resonant frequency was calculated and tested on two-dimensional (2D) and three-dimensional (3D) cell cultures of human pancreatic cancer, glioblastoma and breast cancer. Cell proliferation and the transcription of respiratory chain and adenosine triphosphate synthase subunits, as well as uncoupling proteins, were assessed. For the first time, we demonstrate that an ELF-EMF hampers growth and potentiates both the coupled and uncoupled respiration of all analyzed models. Interestingly, the metabolic shift was evident even in the 3D aggregates, making this approach particularly valuable and promising for future application in vivo, in aggressive cancer tissues characterized by resistance to treatments.

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Study typein_vitro

Effect directionbenefit

PopulationNot supplied

Sample sizeNot supplied

ExposureELF

Evidence strengthLowConfidence: 74% · Peer reviewed: yes

Main findings

Outcomes measured

Cell proliferation/growth
Transcription of respiratory chain subunits
Transcription of ATP synthase subunits
Transcription of uncoupling proteins
Coupled respiration
Uncoupled respiration
Metabolic shift in 3D aggregates

Limitations

Exposure parameters (e.g., exact frequency, field strength, duration) are not provided in the abstract.
In vitro study using 2D and 3D culture models; findings may not translate to in vivo outcomes.
Sample size and replication details are not stated in the abstract.

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Identifiers and source

DOI: 10.3390/ijms23147955
PubMed: 35887313

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