Reactive Oxygen Species: Potential Regulatory Molecules in Response to Hypomagnetic Field Exposure

Authors: Bingfang Zhang, Lanxiang Tian

Year: 2020 Sep 30

Category: Bioelectromagnetics

Journal: Bioelectromagnetics

DOI: 10.1002/bem.22299

URL: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32997824/

Abstract

Overview

Organisms, including humans, are occasionally exposed to hypomagnetic fields (HMFs) which have an intensity of less than 5 μT. Such conditions occur in specially shielded magnetic environments and during space travels beyond Earth's magnetosphere.

Findings

  • Exposure to HMF can negatively affect the central nervous system and embryonic development across multiple animal species.
  • The primary effects hypothesized involve changes in cellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels, impacting various biological processes.

Conclusion

The paper examines how HMFs influence cellular ROS and their consequential role on physiological responses. This provides insights into the possible health risks associated with exposure to reduced magnetic environments, emphasizing the need for further research on its mechanisms.

hypomagnetic fields reactive oxygen species cellular mechanisms central nervous system embryonic development physiological processes bioelectromagnetics
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