Metabolic, Apoptotic and Fibro-Inflammatory Profiles of the Heart Exposed to Environmental Electromagnetic Fields

Authors: Savchenko L, Martinelli I, Marsal D, Batkivska O, Zhdan V, Kaidashev I, Pizzinat N, Boal F, Tronchere H, Tao J, Kunduzova O

Year: 2023 Jul 20

Category: Biomedical Sciences

Journal: Int J Mol Sci

DOI: 10.3390/ijms241411709

URL: https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/24/14/11709

Abstract

Overview

With the increasing prevalence of mobile communication, public health concerns regarding the exposure to environmental electromagnetic fields (EMFs) and its potential impact on cardiovascular health persist. This research investigates the influence of 900 MHz EMF on cardiac health in a controlled mouse model.

Findings

  • The study was conducted over 14 days with healthy mice, both sham-exposed and exposed to EMF.
  • Cardiac tissue analysis showed no significant alterations in metabolic functioning or oxidative phosphorylation (OXPHOS) complexes, comparing exposed and control groups.
  • Measurements of fibro-inflammatory cytokines, antioxidant enzymes, and apoptosis-related markers demonstrated no changes attributable to EMF exposure.
  • Structural integrity of the cardiac tissues was similarly maintained across all studied groups.

Conclusion

This study indicates that under the tested conditions of 915 MHz EMF exposure, key apoptotic, antioxidant, metabolic, and fibro-inflammatory profiles of the heart in mice remain unchanged, suggesting no immediate risk to cardiovascular health from short-term EMF exposure at these levels. However, it's important to consider ongoing research of the long-term exposure effects.

electromagnetic fields cardiovascular health oxidative phosphorylation apoptosis inflammation
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