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Radiofrequency radiation-induced calcium ion efflux enhancement from human and other neuroblastoma cells in culture

Bioelectromagnetics · 1989 · Harm · Low evidence

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Human neuroblastoma cells exposed to 147 MHz radiofrequency radiation amplitude-modulated at 16 Hz showed significant 45Ca2+ efflux at SAR values of 0.05 and 0.005 W/kg. At 0.05 W/kg, enhanced efflux peaked at modulation ranges 13–16 Hz and 57.5–60 Hz. A Chin…

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PublicationBioelectromagnetics · 1989
Study typein_vitro
Reported directionHarm
Evidence ratingLow

Abstract

To test the generality of radiofrequency radiation-induced changes in 45Ca2+ efflux from avian and feline brain tissues, human neuroblastoma cells were exposed to electromagnetic radiation at 147 MHz, amplitude-modulated (AM) at 16 Hz, at specific absorption rates (SAR) of 0.1, 0.05, 0.01, 0.005, 0.001, and 0.0005 W/kg. Significant 45Ca2+ efflux was obtained at SAR values of 0.05 and 0.005 W/kg. Enhanced efflux at 0.05 W/kg peaked at the 13-16 Hz and at the 57.5-60 Hz modulation ranges. A Chinese hamster-mouse hybrid neuroblastoma was also shown to exhibit enhanced radiation-induced 45Ca2+ efflux at an SAR of 0.05 W/kg, using 147 MHz, AM at 16 Hz. These results confirm that amplitude-modulated radiofrequency radiation can induce responses in cells of nervous tissue origin from widely different animal species, including humans. The results are also consistent with the reports of similar findings in avian and feline brain tissues and indicate the general nature of the phenomenon.

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Study typein_vitro
Effect directionharm
PopulationHuman neuroblastoma cells in culture; Chinese hamster-mouse hybrid neuroblastoma cells in culture
Sample sizeNot supplied
ExposureRF · 147 MHz · 0.05 W/kg
Evidence strengthLowConfidence: 78% · Peer reviewed: yes

Main findings

Human neuroblastoma cells exposed to 147 MHz radiofrequency radiation amplitude-modulated at 16 Hz showed significant 45Ca2+ efflux at SAR values of 0.05 and 0.005 W/kg. At 0.05 W/kg, enhanced efflux peaked at modulation ranges 13–16 Hz and 57.5–60 Hz. A Chinese hamster-mouse hybrid neuroblastoma also exhibited enhanced 45Ca2+ efflux at 0.05 W/kg with 147 MHz AM at 16 Hz.

Outcomes measured

  • 45Ca2+ efflux (calcium ion efflux)

Limitations

  • In vitro cell culture model; relevance to human health outcomes not addressed in abstract
  • Exposure duration not reported in abstract
  • Sample size and replication details not reported in abstract
  • Only specific frequencies/modulation conditions tested
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Identifiers and source

DOI: 10.1002/bem.2250100208
PubMed: 2540756

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