Exposure to 50 Hz Extremely-Low-Frequency Magnetic Fields Induces No DNA Damage in Cells by Gamma H2AX Technology med./bio.

Aim of study (acc. to author)

Background/further details

Endpoint

• genotoxicity/mutation: DNA double strand breaks

Exposure

• • 50/60 Hz
  • magnetic field

Extended view Compact view

Methods Endpoint/measurement parameters/methodology

• genotoxicity/mutation: DNA double strand breaks (gamma-H2AX immunofluorescence and Western blot)

Main outcome of study (acc. to author)

Study funded by

• National Basic Research Program (Program 973), China
• National Natural Science Foundation (NSFC), China
• Technology Research Program of Hangzhou, China

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