Effects of Mobile Phone Exposure on Mast Cells in Rat Dura Mater

Authors: Tumkaya L, Kalkan Y, Gokce FM, Erdivanli B, Yilmaz A, Bahceci I, Yazici ZA, Mercantepe T

Year: Jun 2019

Category: Neuroscience

Journal: Int J Morphology

URL: https://scielo.conicyt.cl/pdf/ijmorphol/v37n2/0717-9502-ijmorphol-37-02-00719.pdf

Abstract

Overview

With the rapid increase in mobile phone usage, concerns about the effects of electromagnetic fields (EMF) on health continue to grow. This study investigates how the electromagnetic fields from mobile phones affect mast cells in the dura mater of rats, which are crucial in the inflammatory process.

Methodology

  • Animal Model: The study involved 18 adult female Sprague-Dawley rats.
  • Exposure: The study group was exposed to a 900 MHz electromagnetic field for 1 hour per day over 45 days.
  • Tissue Analysis: Dura mater tissue was collected, stained with Toluidine blue, and analyzed for mast cell count.

Findings

Mast cell count significantly increased in the dura mater of rats exposed to EMF compared to the control group. The mean mast cell numbers were significantly higher in the exposed group, indicating potentiated inflammatory responses.

Conclusion

The findings suggest that exposure to EMF from mobile phones can enhance mast cell activity, leading to elevated inflammation. This underscores potential health risks associated with EMF exposure, particularly affecting the central nervous system. Further clinical studies are encouraged to explore the implications of these findings in human health.

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