| Gene expression in the mammary gland tissue of female Fischer 344 and Lewis rats after magnetic field exposure (50 Hz, 100 μT) for 2 weeks. | |
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PMID: 22280403 Owner: NLM Status: Publisher |
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Abstract Purpose: The issue of whether exposure to environmental power-frequency magnetic fields (MF) has impact on breast cancer development still remains equivocal. Previously, we observed rat strain differences in the MF response of breast tissue, so that the genetic background plays a role in MF effects. The present experiment aimed to elucidate candidate genes involved in MF effects by comparison of MF-susceptible Fischer 344 (F344) rats and MF-insensitive Lewis rats. Materials and methods: Female F344 and Lewis rats were exposed to MF (50 Hz, 100 μT) for two weeks, and a whole genome microarray analysis in the mammary gland tissue was performed. Results: A remarkably decreased a-amylase gene expression, decreases in carbonic anhydrase 6 and lactoperoxidase, both relevant for pH regulation, and an increased gene expression of cystatin E/M, a tumor suppressor, were observed in MF-exposed F344, but not in Lewis rats. Conclusion: The MF-exposed F344 breast tissue showed alterations in gene expression, which were absent in Lewis and may therefore be involved in the MF-susceptibility of F344. Notably α-amylase might serve as a promising target to study MF effects, because first experiments indicate that MF exposure alters the functionality of this enzyme in breast tissue. |
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Maren Fedrowitz; Wolfgang Löscher |
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Type: JOURNAL ARTICLE Date: 2012-1-27 |
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Title: International journal of radiation biology Volume: - ISSN: 1362-3095 ISO Abbreviation: - Publication Date: 2012 Jan |
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Created Date: 2012-1-27 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 8809243 Medline TA: Int J Radiat Biol Country: - |
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Languages: ENG Pagination: - Citation Subset: - |
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