Abstract

Overview

Reactive oxygen species (ROS) are crucial for cellular signaling in mammalian cells. The balance of ROS levels is maintained through their production and elimination processes.

Findings

• This review collates studies examining the impact of magnetic fields (MFs) on ROS levels across various cell types and tissues in humans, mice, and rats.
• The majority of studies indicate that MFs typically increase ROS levels, although there are instances where ROS levels were decreased or remained unchanged.
• Differences in outcomes may result from factors like the type, intensity, and frequency of MFs, duration of exposure, time point of assays, and biological samples used.

Conclusion

It is essential to thoroughly investigate how different MFs affect ROS in diverse biological samples to have a deeper understanding of MF-induced biological effects. Additionally, understanding how MFs modulate ROS could lead to new clinical applications, especially for diseases where ROS plays a significant pathophysiological role.