50-Hz, 1-mT sinusoidal magnetic fields do not affect micronucleus frequency and cell proliferation in human lymphocytes from normal and Turner's syndrome subjects. med./bio.

Aim of study (acc. to author)

Background/further details

Endpoint

• genotoxicity/mutation: micronucleus formation
• cell viability/cell division/proliferation: cell proliferation

Exposure

• • 50/60 Hz
  • magnetic field

Extended view Compact view

Methods Endpoint/measurement parameters/methodology

• genotoxicity/mutation: micronucleus formation (cytokinesis block assay)
• cell viability/cell division/proliferation: cell proliferation (mean number of cell cycles per cell, cytokinesis block proliferation index)

Main outcome of study (acc. to author)

Study funded by

• National Research Council (CNR; Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche); Italy

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