Effect of long-term pulsed electromagnetic field exposure on hepatic and immunologic functions of rats

Summary Background In this report, the effects of long-term pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) exposure on hepatic and immunologic functions were examined. Methods Male rats were randomly divided into four groups: a control group and three experimental groups exposed to a 50-Hz PEMF at 5, 10, or 20...

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Published inWiener Klinische Wochenschrift Vol. 127; no. 23-24; pp. 959 - 962
Main Authors Li, Bao-lin, Li, Wei, Bi, Jia-Qi, Zhao, Jian-gang, Qu, Zhi-Wei, Lin, Chen, Yang, Song-Lin, Meng, Qing-gang, Yue, Qi
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Vienna Springer Vienna 01.12.2015
Subjects
Absorption, Radiation
Animals
Cytokines - immunology
Dose-Response Relationship, Radiation
Electromagnetic Fields
Endocrinology
Environmental Exposure
Gastroenterology
Immunity, Innate - immunology
Immunity, Innate - radiation effects
Internal Medicine
Liver - immunology
Liver - radiation effects
Longitudinal Studies
Male
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Original Article
Oxidative Stress - immunology
Oxidative Stress - radiation effects
Pneumology/Respiratory System
Radiation Dosage
Rats
Rats, Wistar
Spleen - immunology
Spleen - radiation effects
Whole-Body Irradiation - methods
Spleen
Pulsed electromagnetic fields
Rat
Liver
Immune system
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Summary:Summary Background In this report, the effects of long-term pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) exposure on hepatic and immunologic functions were examined. Methods Male rats were randomly divided into four groups: a control group and three experimental groups exposed to a 50-Hz PEMF at 5, 10, or 20 mT for 10 weeks. Results Compared with the control group, activities of serum alanine aminotransferase and aspartate aminotransferase and concentrations of serum, liver, and spleen Metabolism of lipid peroxidation (MDA) in the 10- and 20-mT PEMF groups were significantly increased. The activities of Glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px) and Superoxide Dismutase (SOD) in the serum, liver, and spleen and concentrations of serum immunoglobulins were significantly decreased. Conclusion These results demonstrate that long-term exposure to PEMF can lead to oxidative damage of the liver and spleen.
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ISSN:0043-5325
1613-7671
DOI:10.1007/s00508-015-0732-8