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Scientific reports · 2024 · No effect · Low evidence

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Exposure to EMF from a prototype wireless charging (WPT) system under the tested operating parameters showed no negative effects on morphology/cytoskeleton, viability/mitotic activity, cytotoxicity, genotoxicity, or oxidative stress in the four human cell lin…

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PublicationScientific reports · 2024
Study typein_vitro
Reported directionNo effect
Evidence ratingLow

Abstract

In recent decades, we have seen significant technical progress in the modern world, leading to the widespread use of telecommunications systems, electrical appliances, and wireless technologies. These devices generate electromagnetic radiation (EMR) and electromagnetic fields (EMF) most often in the extremely low frequency or radio-frequency range. Therefore, they were included in the group of environmental risk factors that affect the human body and health on a daily basis. In this study, we tested the effect of exposure EMF generated by a new prototype wireless charging system on four human cell lines (normal cell lines-HDFa, NHA; tumor cell lines-SH-SY5Y, T98G). We tested different operating parameters of the wireless power transfer (WPT) device (87-207 kHz, 1.01-1.05 kW, 1.3-1.7 mT) at different exposure times (pulsed 6 × 10 min; continuous 1 × 60 min). We observed the effect of EMF on cell morphology and cytoskeletal changes, cell viability and mitotic activity, cytotoxicity, genotoxicity, and oxidative stress. The results of our study did not show any negative effect of the generated EMF on either normal cells or tumor cell lines. However, in order to be able to estimate the risk, further population and epidemiological studies are needed, which would reveal the clinical consequences of EMF impact.

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Study typein_vitro
Effect directionno_effect
PopulationNot supplied
Sample size4
ExposureELF · pulsed 6×10 min; continuous 1×60 min
Evidence strengthLowConfidence: 78% · Peer reviewed: yes

Main findings

Exposure to EMF from a prototype wireless charging (WPT) system under the tested operating parameters showed no negative effects on morphology/cytoskeleton, viability/mitotic activity, cytotoxicity, genotoxicity, or oxidative stress in the four human cell lines studied.

Outcomes measured

  • cell morphology and cytoskeletal changes
  • cell viability
  • mitotic activity
  • cytotoxicity
  • genotoxicity
  • oxidative stress

Limitations

  • In vitro study (cell lines), not population/clinical outcomes
  • Authors note need for further population and epidemiological studies to estimate risk/clinical consequences
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Identifiers and source

DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-56051-z
PubMed: 38448548

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