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Magnetic field effects on human lymphocytes med./bio.

By: Milani M, Ballerini M, Ferraro L, Zabeo M, Barberis M, Cannone M, Faleri M

Published in: Electro Magnetobiol 2001; 20 (1): 81-106

Aim of study (acc. to author)

To investigate the effects of magnetic field on human lymphocytes.

Endpoint

Exposure

Exposure	Parameters
Exposure 1: 50 Hz Exposure duration: up to 4 days	magnetic flux density: 50 µT

Exposure 1

Main characteristics

Frequency	50 Hz
Type	magnetic field
Polarization	linear
Exposure duration	up to 4 days

Exposure setup

Exposure source	Helmholtz coils
Additional info	MF was always oriented along the coil axis.

Parameters

Measurand	Value	Type	Method	Mass	Remarks
magnetic flux density	50 µT	-	measured	-	-

Methods Endpoint/measurement parameters/methodology

cell function: cell metabolism (barometric measurement od CO₂ production)

morphol./histopathol. changes: cell morphology (electron microscopy)

Investigated system:

intact cell/cell culture

Time of investigation:

after exposure

Main outcome of study (acc. to author)

Damage to cell membrane and nuclei of irradiated cells could be observed. Metabolic changes as determined by CO₂ measurement could be observed but may be ascribed to altered cell concentrations.

Study character:

medical/biological study
experimental study
full/main study

Study funded by

not stated/no funding