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Effects of short-term exposure to pulsed electromagnetic field on some biochemical parameters in mice
Gokhan Eraslan1, Mehmet Akdogan, Ender Yarsan
1University of Erciyes, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Kayseri, Turkey. geraslan38@hotmail.com
Abstract:
Five-months-old male albino mice were subjected to an electromagnetic field (EMF) of 5 mT of magnitude with a frequency of 60 Hz for 8hr of single application. Analysis of blood sampled on hourly basis (up to 8 hr) for levels/activities of total protein, albumin, globulin, uric acid, creatinine, cholesterol, and alkaline phosphatase indicated no significant differences (p > 0.05) from that of the control group.
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Exposure to a 5 mT, 60 Hz electromagnetic field (EMF) for 8 hours did not significantly alter key blood markers in five-month-old male albino mice. These findings suggest no immediate adverse biochemical effects from this specific EMF exposure.
Area of Science:
- Biophysics
- Biochemistry
- Toxicology
Background:
- Electromagnetic fields (EMF) are ubiquitous, raising concerns about potential biological effects.
- Understanding the impact of EMF exposure on physiological parameters is crucial for public health and safety.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the acute biochemical effects of a 5 mT, 60 Hz electromagnetic field (EMF) on mice.
- To assess changes in specific blood parameters following a single, prolonged EMF exposure.
Main Methods:
- Five-month-old male albino mice were exposed to a 5 mT, 60 Hz EMF for 8 hours.
- Blood samples were collected hourly for 8 hours post-exposure.
- Levels of total protein, albumin, globulin, uric acid, creatinine, cholesterol, and alkaline phosphatase were analyzed.
Main Results:
- No statistically significant differences (p > 0.05) were observed in any of the analyzed blood parameters compared to the control group.
- Total protein, albumin, globulin, uric acid, creatinine, cholesterol, and alkaline phosphatase remained within normal ranges throughout the 8-hour sampling period.
Conclusions:
- A single 8-hour exposure to a 5 mT, 60 Hz EMF does not induce acute biochemical alterations in the blood of male albino mice.
- These results indicate a lack of immediate toxicity from this specific EMF exposure on the measured physiological markers.
