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[Microwave radiation induces injury to GC-2spd cells].

Zhonghua nan ke xue = National journal of andrology · 2014 · Harm · Low evidence

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Compared with controls, exposure to microwave radiation at average power densities of 10 and 30 mW/cm2 for 15 minutes was associated with decreased proliferation (at most timepoints from 1–24 h), increased apoptosis at 6 h, ultrastructural changes (e.g., cyto…

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PublicationZhonghua nan ke xue = National journal of andrology · 2014
Study typein_vitro
Reported directionHarm
Evidence ratingLow

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To explore the impact of microwave radiation on GC-2spd cells. METHODS: We exposed cultured GC-2spd cells to microwave radiation at the average power densities of 0, 10 and 30 mW/cm2 for 15 minutes and, from I to 24 hours after the exposure, we observed the changes in cell proliferation, histology and ultrastructure, cell apoptosis, and cAMP content by MTIT, light microscopy, electron microscopy, flow cytometry and ELISA. RESULTS: Compared with the control group, the GC-2spd cells showed a significant decrease in proliferation ability at 1 -24 hours after 10 and 30 mW/cm2 microwave radiation, except at 12 hours after 30 mW/cm2 radiation (P <0.05 or P <0.01), with reduced length and number of cell enation and increased intra cytoplasm vacuoles. The rate of cell apoptosis (%) was significantly increased in the 10 and 30 mW/cm2 groups at 6 hours (4.56 +/- 2.09 vs 14.59 +/- 1.09 and 8.48 +/- 1.73, P <0.05 or P <0.01) , with agglutination and margin translocation of chromatins and obvious dilation of endo cytoplasmic reticula. The cAMP content (nmol/g) in the GC-2spd cells was remarkably reduced in the 10 and 30 mW/cm2 groups at 6 and 24 hours (2.77 +/-0.24 vs 1.65+/- 0. 17 and 1.96+/-0.10, 3.02 +/-0.47 vs 2.13 +/-0.33 and 1.69 +/-0.27, P <0.05 or P <0.01). CONCLUSION: Microwave radiation at 10 and 30 mW/cm2 may cause injury to GC-2spd cells, which is manifested by decreased content of intracellular cAMP, reduced activity of cell proliferation, and increased rate of cell apoptosis.

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Study typein_vitro
Effect directionharm
PopulationCultured GC-2spd cells
Sample sizeNot supplied
Exposuremicrowave · 15 minutes
Evidence strengthLowConfidence: 78% · Peer reviewed: yes

Main findings

Compared with controls, exposure to microwave radiation at average power densities of 10 and 30 mW/cm2 for 15 minutes was associated with decreased proliferation (at most timepoints from 1–24 h), increased apoptosis at 6 h, ultrastructural changes (e.g., cytoplasmic vacuoles; chromatin changes; dilation of endoplasmic reticulum), and reduced intracellular cAMP at 6 and 24 h.

Outcomes measured

  • Cell proliferation
  • Histology and ultrastructure
  • Apoptosis
  • Intracellular cAMP content

Limitations

  • Frequency of microwave radiation not reported in abstract
  • SAR not reported
  • Sample size not reported
  • In vitro model (GC-2spd cells) may not generalize to in vivo outcomes
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PubMed: 24738454

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