[The phenomenon of adaptive immunity in exposure to nonionizing microwave radiation].
← Research streamIn albino rats exposed to microwaves at 500 microW/cm2, the authors report developing a model of adaptive immunity by transferring lymphoid cells from exposed animals. Microwave exposure was reported to cause autoimmune disorders occurring alongside structura…
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Abstract
In experiments with albino rats exposed to microwaves (500 microW/cm2), a model of adaptive immunity was developed by transferring lymphoid cells of exposed animals. The effect of microwave radiation was shown to cause autoimmune disorders that were displayed against the background of the structural and functional disturbances of the hematoencephalic barrier.
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Main findings
In albino rats exposed to microwaves at 500 microW/cm2, the authors report developing a model of adaptive immunity by transferring lymphoid cells from exposed animals. Microwave exposure was reported to cause autoimmune disorders occurring alongside structural and functional disturbances of the hematoencephalic (blood-brain) barrier.
Outcomes measured
- adaptive immunity (via transfer of lymphoid cells)
- autoimmune disorders
- structural and functional disturbances of the hematoencephalic (blood-brain) barrier
Limitations
- No sample size reported in the abstract.
- Exposure frequency, duration, and dosimetry beyond power density are not provided.
- Outcome assessment methods and statistical details are not described in the abstract.
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Identifiers and source
DOI: Not supplied
PubMed: 1745762
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