DOI LINK: https://doi.org/10.59671/Vqryk

Paper ID:Vqryk

Volume:48

Issue:8

Title:Exploring the Effects of 2.45 GHz Electromagnetic Field Radiation in the Etiology of Endothelial Injury

Abstract:The present study has been designed to investigate whether non-ionizing electromagnetic radiation (EMR) in the 2.45 gigahertz (GHz) band has deleterious effects on vascular endothelium. Twenty-four male Wistar-Albino rats were randomly divided into three groups (n=8 in each group) sham, study (EMR,1 h/day for 30 days), and control. Serum IL-18, IL-1[beta], TAS, TOS, and OSI levels were similar in each group. In aortic and carotid tissues; TAS, TOS, and OSI levels were found similar in each group whereas IL-18 and IL-1[beta] levels were found elevated in the study group (p= 0.235, p= 0.023 in aorta; p= 0.048, p= 0.039 in carotid respectively). On the histopathological examination of the aortic tissue, significant endothelial and subendothelial damage was found in the study group. As a result of our findings, we have concluded that long-term exposure to EMR in the 2.45 GHz band may cause endothelial injury.

Keywords:Endothelial injury, 2.45 GHz electromagnetic radiation, inflammation, oxidative stress, wireless communication

Authors:Dilek Ulusoy Karatopuk1, Ahmet Rifki Cora2, Ersin Celik2, Kadir Burhan Karadem3, Selcuk Comlekci4

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