DNA damage from long-term occupational exposure to extremely low frequency electromagnetic fields among power plant workers. med./bio.

Aim of study (acc. to author)

Background/further details

Endpoint

• genotoxicity/mutation: DNA damage and apoptosis in lymphocytes

Exposure

• • 50/60 Hz
  • magnetic field
  • low frequency
• • occupational

Extended view Compact view

Methods Endpoint/measurement parameters/methodology

• genotoxicity/mutation: DNA damage (single-strand breaks and double-strand breaks; alkaline comet assay); early and late apoptosis, necrosis (annexin V and FITC stain, flow cytometry) in lymphocytes

Main outcome of study (acc. to author)

Study funded by

• Shahroud University of Medical Sciences, Iran

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