GSM 900 MHz Microwave RadiationInduced Alterations of Insulin Level and Histopathological Changes of Liver and Pancreas in Rat
Background: The rapidly increasing use of mobile phones has led to public concerns about possible health effects of these popular communication devices. This study is an attempt to investigate the effects of radiofrequency (RF) radiation produced by GSM mobile phones on the insulin release in rat...
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| author | Mortazavi S. M. J. Owji S. M. Shojaei-fard M. B. Ghader-Panah M. Mortazavi S. A. R. Tavakoli-Golpayegani A. Haghani M. Taeb S.2 Shokrpour N. Koohi O. |
| author_facet | Mortazavi S. M. J. Owji S. M. Shojaei-fard M. B. Ghader-Panah M. Mortazavi S. A. R. Tavakoli-Golpayegani A. Haghani M. Taeb S.2 Shokrpour N. Koohi O. |
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| description | Background: The rapidly increasing use of mobile phones has led to public concerns
about possible health effects of these popular communication devices. This study
is an attempt to investigate the effects of radiofrequency (RF) radiation produced by
GSM mobile phones on the insulin release in rats.
Methods: Forty two female adult Sprague Dawley rats were randomly divided into
4 groups. Group1 were exposed to RF radiation 6 hours per day for 7 days. Group 2
received sham exposure (6 hours per day for 7 days). Groups 3 and 4 received RF radiation
3 hours per day for 7 days and sham exposure (3 hours per day), respectively.
The specific absorption rate (SAR) of RF was 2.0W/kg.
Results: Our results showed that RF radiations emitted from mobile phone could
not alter insulin release in rats. However, mild to severe inflammatory changes in the
portal spaces of the liver of rats as well as damage in the cells of islet of Langerhans
were observed. These changes were linked with the duration of the exposures.
Conclusion: RF exposure can induce inflammatory changes in the liver as well
causing damage in the cells of islet of Langerhans. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-2f6b5a981e574597ba37a917a5a3b5502022-12-21T17:30:22ZengShiraz University of Medical SciencesJournal of Biomedical Physics and Engineering2251-72002251-72002016-12-0164235242GSM 900 MHz Microwave RadiationInduced Alterations of Insulin Level and Histopathological Changes of Liver and Pancreas in RatMortazavi S. M. J.0 Owji S. M.1Shojaei-fard M. B.2Ghader-Panah M.3 Mortazavi S. A. R.4Tavakoli-Golpayegani A.5 Haghani M.6Taeb S.27Shokrpour N.8 Koohi O.9Professor of Medical Physics, Medical Physics and Medical Engineering Department, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran | Ionizing and Non-ionizing Radiation Protection Research Center (INIRPRC), Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, IranPathology Department, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, IranIonizing and Non-ionizing Radiation Protection Research Center (INIRPRC), Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran | Department of Physiology, Fasa University of Medical Sciences, Fasa, IranDepartment of Radiology, School of Paramedical Sciences, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, IranMedical Student, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, IranStandard Organization, Tehran, IranIonizing and Non-ionizing Radiation Protection Research Center (INIRPRC), Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, IranIonizing and Non-ionizing Radiation Protection Research Center (INIRPRC), Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, IranProfessor, School of Paramedical Sciences, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, IranDepartment of Laboratory Animals, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, IranBackground: The rapidly increasing use of mobile phones has led to public concerns about possible health effects of these popular communication devices. This study is an attempt to investigate the effects of radiofrequency (RF) radiation produced by GSM mobile phones on the insulin release in rats. Methods: Forty two female adult Sprague Dawley rats were randomly divided into 4 groups. Group1 were exposed to RF radiation 6 hours per day for 7 days. Group 2 received sham exposure (6 hours per day for 7 days). Groups 3 and 4 received RF radiation 3 hours per day for 7 days and sham exposure (3 hours per day), respectively. The specific absorption rate (SAR) of RF was 2.0W/kg. Results: Our results showed that RF radiations emitted from mobile phone could not alter insulin release in rats. However, mild to severe inflammatory changes in the portal spaces of the liver of rats as well as damage in the cells of islet of Langerhans were observed. These changes were linked with the duration of the exposures. Conclusion: RF exposure can induce inflammatory changes in the liver as well causing damage in the cells of islet of Langerhans.http://www.jbpe.org/Journal_OJS/JBPE/index.php/jbpe/article/view/447/224Mobile PhonesElectromagnetic Fields (EMFs)Radiofrequency (RF)Insulin ReleaseRat |
| spellingShingle | Mortazavi S. M. J. Owji S. M. Shojaei-fard M. B. Ghader-Panah M. Mortazavi S. A. R. Tavakoli-Golpayegani A. Haghani M. Taeb S.2 Shokrpour N. Koohi O. GSM 900 MHz Microwave RadiationInduced Alterations of Insulin Level and Histopathological Changes of Liver and Pancreas in Rat Journal of Biomedical Physics and Engineering Mobile Phones Electromagnetic Fields (EMFs) Radiofrequency (RF) Insulin Release Rat |
| title | GSM 900 MHz Microwave RadiationInduced Alterations of Insulin Level and Histopathological Changes of Liver and Pancreas in Rat |
| title_full | GSM 900 MHz Microwave RadiationInduced Alterations of Insulin Level and Histopathological Changes of Liver and Pancreas in Rat |
| title_fullStr | GSM 900 MHz Microwave RadiationInduced Alterations of Insulin Level and Histopathological Changes of Liver and Pancreas in Rat |
| title_full_unstemmed | GSM 900 MHz Microwave RadiationInduced Alterations of Insulin Level and Histopathological Changes of Liver and Pancreas in Rat |
| title_short | GSM 900 MHz Microwave RadiationInduced Alterations of Insulin Level and Histopathological Changes of Liver and Pancreas in Rat |
| title_sort | gsm 900 mhz microwave radiationinduced alterations of insulin level and histopathological changes of liver and pancreas in rat |
| topic | Mobile Phones Electromagnetic Fields (EMFs) Radiofrequency (RF) Insulin Release Rat |
| url | http://www.jbpe.org/Journal_OJS/JBPE/index.php/jbpe/article/view/447/224 |
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