The Effect of Mobile Radiation on the Oxidative Stress Biomarkers in Pregnant Mice

Abstract

Abstract Summary

Overview

With the increasing use of communication devices like mobile phones, there is heightened public concern about their potential harmful effects, especially on sensitive groups like pregnant women. This investigation focuses on the oxidative stress induced by 900 MHz mobile phone radiation.

Materials and Methods

• Study involved 21 pregnant mice divided into three groups: control, mobile radiation-exposed, and a combination of mobile radiation exposure and vitamin C intake.
• Exposure specifications included 900 MHz, 2 watts power density, over an 8-hour period for ten days. Subsequent assessments were performed after a five-day rest period.

Findings

Exposure to mobile radiation notably increased oxidative stress markers like MDA and 8-OHdG, and decreased Total Antioxidant Capacity in the blood of the test subjects. Substantially, vitamin C intake mitigated these adverse effects, indicating its protective role against oxidative stress induced by mobile radiation.

Conclusion

This study underscores the potential hazards of mobile radiation exposure in causing oxidative stress among pregnant mice. Nonetheless, it importantly highlights vitamin C's preventative capability against such adverse effects.