[The phenomenon of adaptive immunity in exposure to nonionizing microwave radiation].

Radiobiologiia · 1991 · Harm · Very low evidence

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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 structura…

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PublicationRadiobiologiia · 1991
Study typeanimal
Reported directionHarm
Evidence ratingVery low

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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Study typeanimal
Effect directionharm
PopulationAlbino rats
Sample sizeNot supplied
Exposuremicrowave
Evidence strengthVery lowConfidence: 66% · Peer reviewed: yes

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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DOI: Not supplied
PubMed: 1745762

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