Oxidative mechanisms of biological activity of low-intensity radiofrequency radiation

Electromagn Biol Med · 2016 · Harm · Low evidence

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PublicationElectromagn Biol Med · 2016

Study typereview

Reported directionHarm

Evidence ratingLow

Abstract

This review aims to cover experimental data on oxidative effects of low-intensity radiofrequency radiation (RFR) in living cells. Analysis of the currently available peer-reviewed scientific literature reveals molecular effects induced by low-intensity RFR in living cells; this includes significant activation of key pathways generating reactive oxygen species (ROS), activation of peroxidation, oxidative damage of DNA and changes in the activity of antioxidant enzymes. It indicates that among 100 currently available peer-reviewed studies dealing with oxidative effects of low-intensity RFR, in general, 93 confirmed that RFR induces oxidative effects in biological systems. A wide pathogenic potential of the induced ROS and their involvement in cell signaling pathways explains a range of biological/health effects of low-intensity RFR, which include both cancer and non-cancer pathologies. In conclusion, our analysis demonstrates that low-intensity RFR is an expressive oxidative agent for living cells with a high pathogenic potential and that the oxidative stress induced by RFR exposure should be recognized as one of the primary mechanisms of the biological activity of this kind of radiation. Evidence: High over 100 studies 93% show effect

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Study typereview

Effect directionharm

Populationliving cells; biological systems

Sample size100

ExposureRF

Evidence strengthLowConfidence: 94% · Peer reviewed: yes

Main findings

This review reports that the peer-reviewed literature shows molecular oxidative effects induced by low-intensity radiofrequency radiation in living cells, including ROS pathway activation, peroxidation, oxidative DNA damage, and altered antioxidant enzyme activity. The abstract states that 93 of 100 reviewed studies confirmed oxidative effects and concludes that low-intensity RFR is an oxidative agent with high pathogenic potential.

Outcomes measured

reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation
peroxidation
oxidative DNA damage
antioxidant enzyme activity changes
oxidative stress

Limitations

Review article rather than a primary experimental study
Abstract does not specify exposure frequencies, SAR, or durations
Population and model systems are broadly described rather than clearly defined in the abstract

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Identifiers and source

DOI: 10.3109/15368378.2015.1043557
PubMed: 26151230

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