Hsp70 expression and free radical release after exposure to non-thermal radio-frequency electromagnetic fields and ultrafine particles in human Mono Mac 6 cells med./bio.

Aim of study (acc. to author)

Background/further details

Endpoint

• molecular biosynthesis: stress protein expression and free radical release

Exposure

• • mobile communications
  • GSM

Extended view Compact view

Methods Endpoint/measurement parameters/methodology

• molecular biosynthesis: stress protein expression (HSP70; flow cytometry; Western blot); free radical release (cytochrome c assay)
• uptake of ultrafine particles (differential interference contrast microscopy)

Main outcome of study (acc. to author)

Study funded by

• Bundesamt für Strahlenschutz (BfS; Federal Office for Radiation Protection), Salzgitter, Germany

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