Effects of a 50 Hz Electric Field on Brain Tissue and Blood Tissue

Abstract

Overview

This study aims to assess the potential impact of a 50 Hz electric field on brain tissue using the immunohistochemical technique, incorporating the study of juglone—an antioxidant—on male Wistar-Albino rats.

Findings

• The investigation also looked into the effects on blood tissue through biochemical, physiological, and comet methodologies.
• The study divided the animals into three distinct groups, with different conditions set for each, and utilized a 30-day juglone treatment via gavage.
• Results highlighted severe histopathological changes in the brain tissues of rats exposed to a 50 Hz electric field. These differences, verifying changes attributable to the electric field exposure, were statistically significant, particularly noted in the total comet score.
• The analysis of antioxidant parameters in the blood showed significant increase in SOD activity within the electric field exposed group compared to controls, yet no significant changes were observed in MDA or CAT activity levels.

Conclusion

The exposure to 50 Hz electric fields showcases clear health risk indicators through severe brain changes and modifications in antioxidant activity in blood, reinforcing the critical need to understand and mitigate exposure effects.