Abstract

Overview

The study investigates the impact of 5.8 GHz microwaves on the testicular structure and function in male adult rats.

Methods

• Duration of Exposure: 30 days, followed by an assessment of the effects on testicular structure.
• Assessment Techniques: Sperm quality evaluated through sperm concentration and abnormal sperm quantification, testicular morphology via hematoxylin-eosin staining.
• Hormonal and Protein Measurements: Levels of hormones and proteins measured using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISAs) and Western blotting for specific markers such as testosterone, follicle-stimulating hormone, luteinizing hormone, glial cell line-derived neurotrophic factor, stem cell factor, transferrin, and caspase-3.

Findings

No significant differences were observed in sperm count, sperm abnormalities, and hormone levels when compared to the control group, suggesting no discernable impact of microwave exposure under the given conditions.

Conclusion

The experiment concludes that under the specific conditions tested, exposure to 5.8 GHz microwaves does not significantly affect the testicular structure and function of rats.