Abstract

Overview

The study aimed to investigate biomechanical and morphological impacts of mobile phone radiofrequency radiations (RFR) on tibia and skeletal muscle in rats. This research focused particularly on oxidative stress effects due to these radiations.

Methodology

Fifty-six rats were categorized into four groups: healthy sham, healthy RFR, diabetic sham, and diabetic RFR. Each group was exposed to RFRs of 900, 1800, and 2100 MHz for two hours daily over a month in a Plexiglas carousel setup, except for the sham groups.

Key Findings

• Biomechanics and radiological evaluations highlighted significant differences among the groups subject to RFR exposure.
• Statistically significant variations were noted in muscular oxidative stress markers like CAT, GSH, MDA, and IMA.
• The average whole-body SAR values were found to be 0.026, 0.164, and 0.173 W/kg for GSM 900, 1800 and 2100 MHz, respectively.

Conclusion

Results indicated potential adverse effects of RFRs on tibia and skeletal muscle health as exacerbated by increasing frequencies of exposure. Further detailed molecular and histological studies are recommended to fully understand these effects.