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Thermodynamic Considerations on the Biophysical Interaction between Low-Energy Electromagnetic Fields and Biosystems.

Membranes · 2024 · Unclear · Insufficient evidence

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The paper proposes a thermodynamic model in which ELF-EMF directly interferes with the cellular membrane, inducing a biological response related to cellular energy conversion and altered flows across cell membranes. It frames living systems as adaptive open s…

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PublicationMembranes · 2024
Study typereview
Reported directionUnclear
Evidence ratingInsufficient

Abstract

A general theory explaining how electromagnetic waves affect cells and biological systems has not been completely accepted yet; nevertheless, extremely low-frequency electromagnetic fields (ELF-EMFs) can interfere with and modify several molecular cellular processes. The therapeutic effect of EMFs has been investigated in several clinical conditions with promising results: in this context a better understanding of mechanisms by which ELF-EMF influences cellular events is necessary and it could lead to more extended and specific clinical applications in different pathological conditions. This paper develops a thermodynamic model to explain how ELF-EMF directly interferes with the cellular membrane, inducing a biological response related to a cellular energy conversion and modification of flows across cell membranes. Indeed, energy, irreversibly consumed by cellular metabolism, is converted into entropy variation. The proposed thermodynamic model views living systems as adaptative open systems, analysing the changes in energy and matter moving in and out of the cell.

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Study typereview
Effect directionunclear
PopulationNot supplied
Sample sizeNot supplied
ExposureELF
Evidence strengthInsufficientConfidence: 74% · Peer reviewed: yes

Main findings

The paper proposes a thermodynamic model in which ELF-EMF directly interferes with the cellular membrane, inducing a biological response related to cellular energy conversion and altered flows across cell membranes. It frames living systems as adaptive open systems and discusses energy irreversibly consumed by metabolism being converted into entropy variation.

Outcomes measured

  • Proposed thermodynamic mechanism/model for ELF-EMF interaction with cellular membranes
  • Cellular energy conversion and entropy variation
  • Modification of flows across cell membranes

Limitations

  • No specific exposure parameters (frequency, intensity, duration) are provided in the abstract
  • No empirical study design, population, or sample size is described in the abstract (model/theoretical focus)
  • Clinical effectiveness is mentioned generally but without specific conditions or results in the abstract
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Identifiers and source

DOI: 10.3390/membranes14080179
PubMed: 39195431

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