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The lack of histological changes of CDMA cellular phone-based radio frequency on rat testis.
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PMID:  20607737     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Process    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
We examined the histological changes by radiofrequency (RF) fields on rat testis, specifically with respect to sensitive processes such as spermatogenesis. Male rats were exposed to 848.5 MHz RF for 12 weeks. The RF exposure schedule consisted of two 45-min RF exposure periods, separated by a 15-min interval. The whole-body average specific absorption rate (SAR) of RF was 2.0 W/kg. We then investigated correlates of testicular function such as sperm counts in the cauda epididymis, malondialdehyde concentrations in the testes and epididymis, frequency of spermatogenesis stages, germ cell counts, and appearance of apoptotic cells in the testes. We also performed p53, bcl-2, caspase 3, p21, and PARP immunoblotting of the testes in sham- and RF-exposed animals. Based on these results, we concluded that subchronic exposure to 848.5 MHz with 2.0 W/kg SAR RF did not have any observable adverse effects on rat spermatogenesis.
Authors:
Hae-June Lee; Jeong-Ki Pack; Tae-Hong Kim; Nam Kim; Soo-Yong Choi; Jae-Seon Lee; Sung-Ho Kim; Yun-Sil Lee
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Bioelectromagnetics     Volume:  31     ISSN:  1521-186X     ISO Abbreviation:  Bioelectromagnetics     Publication Date:  2010 Oct 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-09-14     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8008281     Medline TA:  Bioelectromagnetics     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  528-34     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Division of Radiation Effects, Korea Institute of Radiological and Medical Sciences, Seoul, Korea.
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