Exposure of rats to extremely low-frequency electromagnetic fields (ELF-EMF) alters cytokines production. med./bio.

Aim of study (acc. to author)

Background/further details

Endpoint

• effects on the immune system: production of cytokines in spleen cell cultures and whole blood cell cultures, level of cytokines in blood serum

Exposure

• • 50/60 Hz
  • magnetic field

Extended view Compact view

Methods Endpoint/measurement parameters/methodology

• effects on the immune system: production of cytokines (interferon-gamma, interleukin-4, interleukin-6, interleukin-12) in spleen cell cultures and whole blood cell cultures (activated with phytohemagglutinin, cytokine assay); level of cytokines in blood serum (ELISA) organ weight of spleen and thymus
• body weight

Main outcome of study (acc. to author)

Study funded by

• Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Iran

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