Study type: Medical/biological study (experimental study)

The effect of exposure of rats during prenatal period to radiation spreading from mobile phones on renal development med./bio.

Published in: Ren Fail 2015; 37 (2): 305-309

Aim of study (acc. to author)

The effects of prenatal exposure of rats to a 900 MHz electromagnetic field on the development of kidneys should be investigated.

Background/further details

Pregant rats were either exposed to the electromagnetic field or not exposed (n=3 each). The offspring from exposed rats was assigned to the exposure group (group 1, n=7) and the offspring from unexposed rats was assigned to the control group (group 2, n=7). After 60 days (remark EMF-Portal: 60 days after start or end of exposure or after birth? reference not clear), young animals were killed and investigated.

Endpoint

Exposure

Exposure Parameters
Exposure 1: 900 MHz
Modulation type: pulsed
Exposure duration: continuous for 20 days during pregnancy

Exposure 1

Main characteristics
Frequency 900 MHz
Type
Exposure duration continuous for 20 days during pregnancy
Modulation
Modulation type pulsed
Pulse width 577 µs
Repetition frequency 217 Hz
Additional info

simulation of GSM signal, talking mode

Exposure setup
Exposure source
Chamber cages
Setup a generator with an external antenna placed closely and centrally under the cages
Parameters
Measurand Value Type Method Mass Remarks
power 2 W peak value - - -

Exposed system:

Methods Endpoint/measurement parameters/methodology

Investigated system:
Time of investigation:
  • after exposure

Main outcome of study (acc. to author)

Mild congestion and renal tubule defects as well as a dilatation of Bowman's capsule and increased apoptosis were observed in the kidney tissues of rats in the exposure group compared to the control group. However, these changes were not statistically significant.
The only significant result was an increased potassium level in exposed rats compared to the control group.
The authors conclude that prenatal exposure of rats to a 900 MHz electromagnetic field might have an effect on the renal development.

Study character:

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