Mobile phone usage and male infertility in Wistar rats. med./bio.

Aim of study (acc. to editor)

Background/further details

Endpoint

• effects on the reproductive system: effects on sperms (protein kinase C enzyme activity, sperm count and apoptosis)

Exposure

• • microwaves
• • mobile communications
  • mobile phone

Extended view Compact view

Methods Endpoint/measurement parameters/methodology

• effects on the reproductive system: effects on sperms (protein kinase C enzyme activity (via phosphorus-32 labeled ATP, scintillation counting); sperm count and apoptosis (propidium iodide staining; flow cytometry))

Main outcome of study (acc. to author)

Study funded by

• Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), India

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