Static magnetic field on behavior, hematological parameters and organ damage in spontaneously hypertensive rats

Authors: Tatjana Tasić, Maja Lozić, Sofija Glumac, Marija Stanković, Ivan Milovanovich, Drago M Djordjevich, Alexander M Trbovich, Nina Japundžić-Žigon, Silvio R De Luka

Year: 2020 Sep 5

Category: Ecotoxicology

Journal: Ecotoxicol Environ Saf

DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2020.111085

URL: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32898814/

Abstract

Overview

Research on the static magnetic field (SMF) and its effects has presented mixed findings. This study primarily focuses on the response of spontaneously hypertensive rats to subchronic exposure to SMF.

Findings

  • Exposure to downward oriented SMF resulted in the absence of anxious-like behavior in rats.
  • SMFs, regardless of orientation, were found to reduce the number of platelets and granulocytes, while increasing erythrocyte counts in certain organ tissues.
  • Divergent responses were observed with upward and downward oriented SMFs influencing different hematological parameters adversely.

Conclusion

The study identifies significant hematological changes and behavioral alterations in hypertensive rats due to differently oriented SMF exposures. Interestingly, these magnetic fields did not alter the morphological characteristics of heart and kidney tissues.

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