Long-term exposure to continuous 900 MHz EMF disrupts cerebellar morphology in young adult male rats

Authors: Aslan A, İkinci A, Baş O, Sönmez OF, Kaya H, Odacı E

Year: 2017 May 16

Category: Biotechnology and Histology

Journal: Biotech Histochem

Institution: Biotech Histochem

DOI: 10.1080/10520295.2017.1310295

URL: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28506085

Abstract

Abstract Summary

Overview

The study assesses the pathological impacts of electromagnetic field (EMF) exposure on adolescent rats, focusing on cerebellar morphology changes.

Methodology

  • EMF exposure: 900 MHz
  • Duration: 25 days
  • Three groups: Non-exposed control group (Non-EG), sham-exposed group (Sham-EG), and EMF-exposed group (EMF-EG)
  • Daily exposure for 1 hour from postnatal days 21 to 46

Findings

Significant morphological disturbances in the cerebellum of the EMF-EG group:

  • Decreased number of Purkinje cells compared to Non-EG and Sham-EG groups
  • Abnormal Purkinje cell arrangement
  • Intense staining of neuron cytoplasm indicating pathology

Conclusion

Continuous exposure to 900 MHz EMF during adolescence leads to marked disruption in cerebellar structure, emphasizing potential long-term neurotoxic effects.

EMF cerebellar morphology Purkinje cells adolescent rats neurotoxicity 900 MHz histopathology
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