Effect of the radiation emitted from a cell phone on T lymphocytes in mice

Abstract

Overview

This present study aims to explore the potential impact of cell phone radiation on T lymphocytes in mice. One hundred twenty-eight healthy male BALB/C mice (2-3 weeks old) were randomly distributed into four groups: blank control, control, TD-SCDMA and LTE-Advanced groups, with 32 mice in each group. Mice were exposed to phone radiation for 2-8 weeks and evaluated at four time points (2, 4, 6, and 8 weeks).

Methods

• Flow cytometry was performed to examine T lymphocyte subsets.
• Molecular and cell biological techniques were carried out to detect apoptosis and transformation of T lymphocytes.
• Enzyme-labelled immune technique was conducted to measure cytokines secreted by T lymphocytes.

Findings

• Percentages of CD4 and CD8 T lymphocyte subsets were similar among all groups throughout the exposure period.
• After more than six weeks of exposure to TD-SCDMA and LTE-Advanced radiation, the apoptosis ratios of T lymphocytes significantly increased compared to shams, while transformation rates decreased significantly.
• The impacts of radiation on apoptosis and transformation were found to be time-dependent.
• The concentrations of IL-10 and IL-12 were unchanged in the control groups. In the exposure groups, IL-10 concentrations decreased significantly and IL-12 concentrations increased statistically. The decrease in IL-10 lagged behind the increase in IL-12.

Conclusion

Radiation from mobile phones resulted in T lymphocyte injury, with the adverse effect becoming more severe with prolonged radiation exposure. Cell phone radiation suppressed the secretion of IL-10 and enhanced the production of IL-12 in T lymphocytes.

⚠️ EMF Link: This study demonstrates a clear connection between cell phone electromagnetic radiation and negative immunological effects, such as increased T lymphocyte apoptosis and cytokine imbalance in mice.