The effect of 2.45 GHz non-ionizing radiation on the structure and ultrastructure of the testis in juvenile rats

Authors: Šimaiová V, Almášiová V, Holovská K, Kisková T, Horváthová F, Ševčíková Z, Tóth Š, Raček A, Račeková E, Beňová K, Dvořák P, Cigánková V.

Year: 2018 Sep 27

Category: Histopathology

Journal: Histol Histopathol

Institution: Histol Histopathol

DOI: 10.14670/HH-18-049

URL: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30259955

Abstract

Overview

Nowadays, mobile devices that emit non-ionizing electromagnetic radiation (EMR) are predominantly used by juveniles and pubescents. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effect of whole body pulsed EMR on the juvenile Wistar albino rat testis at a frequency of 2.45 GHz and mean power density of 2.8 mW/cm².

Methods

  • The study included juvenile Wistar albino rats divided into control and experimental groups, exposed to non-ionizing radiation.
  • Animals were subjected to whole body pulsed EMR for 3 weeks, 2 hours per day.

Findings

Exposure to EMR caused significant structural changes in the testis, including:

  • Irregular seminiferous tubule shapes and desquamation of immature germ cells.
  • Presence of vacuolized Sertoli cells and damaged organelles.
  • Increase in apoptotic nuclei and antioxidant enzyme levels.

Conclusion

The study confirmed the harmful effects of non-ionizing radiation on the structure and function of the juvenile rat testis, indicating potential health risks associated with EMR exposure.

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