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The lack of histological changes of CDMA cellular phone-based radio frequency on rat testis. med./bio.

By: Lee HJ, Pack JK, Kim TH, Kim N, Choi SY, Lee JS, Kim SH, Lee YS
Published in: Bioelectromagnetics 2010; 31 (7): 528-534
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Aim of study (acc. to author)

To study if radiofrequency electromagnetic fields, which does not induce thermal effects but produces a relatively high dose rate, negatively affects spermatogenesis in rats.
Background/further details: 40 male rats were divided into an exposure and a sham exposure group.

Endpoint

Exposure

Exposure Parameters
Exposure 1: 848.5 MHz
Exposure duration: 90 min./day (2 x 45 min. separated by a 15 min. interval) , 5 days/week for 12 weeks
Exposure 1
Main characteristics
Frequency 848.5 MHz
Type
Exposure duration 90 min./day (2 x 45 min. separated by a 15 min. interval) , 5 days/week for 12 weeks
Exposure setup
Exposure source
Chamber experiments done in a 2293 mm x 2296 mm x 1700 mm reverberation chamber
Sham exposure A sham exposure was conducted.
Parameters
Measurand Value Type Method Mass Remarks
power 25 W - - - -
SAR 2 W/kg - calculated whole body -
electric field strength 26.87 V/m minimum measured - -
electric field strength 207.29 V/m maximum measured - -
Exposed system:

Methods Endpoint/measurement parameters/methodology

Investigated material:
Investigated organ system:
Time of investigation:
  • after exposure

Main outcome of study (acc. to author)

No significant differences in any parameter investigated were noted during spermatogenesis in rats exposed to 12 weeks of radiofrequency electromagnetic field at 848.5 MHz with a SAR of 2 W/kg. Thus, these data suggest that exposure to 848.5 MHz at a SAR of 2 W/kg has no adverse effects on the male reproductive system.
Study character:

Study funded by

  • Korea Communications Commission (KCC), Korea

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