Phenotypic and genotypic characterization of antioxidant enzyme system in human population exposed to mobile tower radiation

Abstract

Overview

In the contemporary landscape, cellular phones are integral to daily life. However, the proliferation of cell towers, essential for mobile communication, poses potential health risks due to continuous radiation emission.

Findings

• Residents living within close proximity to these towers are exposed to radiation levels millions of times higher than necessary for mobile communication.
• The study focused on the activities of antioxidant enzymes like superoxide dismutase (SOD) and catalase (CAT), and lipid peroxidation levels in individuals exposed to this radiation.
• Significantly lower enzyme activities and higher lipid peroxidation rates were observed in exposed individuals compared to control subjects.
• Genetic polymorphisms in the SOD and CAT genes correlated strongly with these changes, suggesting a genetic predisposition to higher oxidative stress under radiation exposure.

Conclusion

Mobile tower radiation was found to be potentially harmful, affecting antioxidant enzyme systems significantly, and showing a clear genetic association with oxidative damage in human populations.