Abstract

Overview

This study explores the impact of exposure to electromagnetic radiation from mobile phones during pregnancy on the redox status in various tissues post-childbirth.

Background

The research focuses on the effects of mobile phone (900-1800 MHz) electromagnetic radiation on the redox status in the heart, liver, kidney, cerebellum, and hippocampus of both dams and their offspring mice.

Materials and Methods

• Pregnant Balb/C mice were divided into two groups: control and experimental.
• The experimental group was exposed to mobile phone radiation (900-1800 MHz) for 2 hours per day over 20 days during pregnancy.
• Post-delivery, the dams and offspring were sacrificed, and tissues were analyzed for oxidative stress markers including Malondialdehyde (MDA), total thiol groups (TTG), superoxide dismutase (SOD), and catalase (CAT).

Findings

The findings revealed significant increases in MDA levels and decreases in TTG, SOD, and CAT activities across all examined tissues in both dams and their offspring in the experimental group, suggesting induced oxidative stress.

Conclusion

Exposure to mobile phone radiation during pregnancy shows a clear link to oxidative stress in maternal and offspring tissues, highlighting potential health risks.