Abstract

Overview

This study investigates the effects of cell phone radiation on the innate immune system of mice.

Methodology

Ninety-six male BALB/C mice, aged 2–3 weeks, were divided into four groups: a blank control, control, TD-SCDMA, and LTE-Advanced. Each group consisted of 32 mice, subjected to cell phone radiation exposure for periods of 4, 6, and 8 weeks.

Findings

• Chemotaxis of Neutrophils: Initially, no significant differences were noted in neutrophil chemotaxis among the groups for shorter exposure periods. However, for exposures longer than 6 weeks, significant decreases were observed in the TD-SCDMA and LTE-Advanced groups.
• Phagocytosis: In the control groups, the phagocytosis by neutrophil and macrophage cells showed little variation throughout the experiment. Contrastingly, a statistically significant reduction was observed in the treated groups, with a trend that intensified over time.
• Lysozyme Activity: The activity of lysozyme in serum significantly decreased in the TD-SCDMA and LTE-Advanced groups, worsening with increased exposure duration.

Conclusion

The study concludes that prolonged exposure to cell phone radiation may compromise the innate immune functions in mice, suggesting that the negative effects intensify with longer exposure times.