Brain hsp70 expression and DNA damage in mice exposed to extremely low frequency magnetic fields: a dose-response study. med./bio.

Aim of study (acc. to author)

Background/further details

Endpoint

• genotoxicity/mutation: DNA damage
• molecular biosynthesis: expression of Hsp70

Exposure

• • 50/60 Hz
  • magnetic field

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Methods Endpoint/measurement parameters/methodology

• genotoxicity/mutation: DNA damage (comet assay)
• molecular biosynthesis: expression of Hsp70 (real-time RT-PCR, Western blot)
• food intake, body weight

Main outcome of study (acc. to author)

Study funded by

• Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Perugia, Italy
• University of Perugia, Italy

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