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Pooja Jangid¹, Umesh Rai², Jayesh Kumar Sevak³

¹Satyawati College, University of Delhi, Delhi, 110052, India.

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|March 26, 2026

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Radiofrequency radiation (RFR) from wireless devices impairs Leydig cell function. Prolonged RFR exposure disrupts cell morphology, DNA synthesis, and cell cycle, potentially impacting male reproductive health.

Keywords:

BrdU assay Cell cycle distribution DNA synthesis Leydig cells Mobile phone radiation Radiofrequency electromagnetic radiation (RF-EMR)

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Toxicology

Background:

Wireless devices emit radiofrequency radiation (RFR), linked to cellular disruption.
Effects of RFR on testicular Leydig cells are not well understood.

Purpose of the Study:

Investigate RFR's impact on Leydig cell morphology, proliferation, and cell cycle.
Determine frequency- and time-specific effects of RFR exposure.

Main Methods:

Exposed TM3 Leydig cells to RFR (1800 MHz and 2450 MHz) for 15-120 minutes.
Assessed morphology via Giemsa staining.
Evaluated proliferation (BrdU-ELISA) and cell cycle (flow cytometry).

Main Results:

RFR exposure reduced DNA synthesis and proliferation.
Observed G1 phase cell cycle arrest and decreased S-phase population with longer exposure.
Noted morphological changes like cell rounding and membrane blebbing.

Conclusions:

RFR disrupts Leydig cell morphology, DNA synthesis, and cell cycle progression.
Findings suggest Leydig cells are vulnerable to prolonged RFR exposure.
Potential implications for male reproductive health warrant further investigation.