Effects of continuous prenatal and postnatal global system for mobile communications electromagnetic waves (GSM-EMW) exposure on the oxidative stress biomarkers in female rat liver

Authors: Salameh M, Zeitoun-Ghandour S, Sabra L, Ismail L, Daher A, Bazzi A, Khalil M, Joumaa WH

Year: 2022 Dec 17

Category: Biomedical Research

Journal: Heliyon

Institution: Heliyon

DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e12367

URL: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36590500/

Abstract

Overview

The study focuses on the effects of continuous prenatal and postnatal exposure to 900 MHz GSM-EMW on oxidative stress in female rat liver, emphasizing significant health concerns tied to electromagnetic fields, especially regarding pregnancy and developing newborns.

Findings

  • RF-EMR Exposure: Involved 24 h/day exposure of female Sprague-Dawley rats to 900 MHz radiofrequency electromagnetic waves.
  • Oxidative Stress Markers: Notable increases in MDA levels and changes in catalase activity, along with GPx and SOD enzyme activities showing variances across different postnatal days.
  • Gene Expression: Differential expressions of SOD1, GPx1, Akt1, Nrf-2, and ICAM-1 in the exposed groups compared to controls, indicating potential adverse cellular effects.

Conclusion

Prolonged exposure to RF-EMR during the critical stages of prenatal and postnatal development increased oxidative stress in the liver, which may herald adverse health outcomes in later life stages. This underscores the potential long-term health risks associated with continuous electromagnetic field exposure.

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