Study type: Medical/biological study (experimental study)

Effects of low level microwave radiation on the digestive transit of the rat med./bio.

Published in: J Microw Power 1979; 14 (3): 287-289

Aim of study (acc. to author)

To investigate possible effects of a low level 2450 MHz microwave exposure on digestive transit of rats and the duration of those effects.

Endpoint

Exposure

Exposure Parameters
Exposure 1: 2.45 GHz
Exposure duration: 4h
Exposure 2: 2.45 GHz
Exposure duration: 8h

Exposure 1

Main characteristics
Frequency 2.45 GHz
Exposure duration 4h
Exposure setup
Exposure source
Setup Animals were placed in a polyethylene box in which they were free to move.
Parameters
Measurand Value Type Method Mass Remarks
power density 30 W/m² minimum unspecified - 40 W/m² max value

Exposure 2

Main characteristics
Frequency 2.45 GHz
Exposure duration 8h
Exposure setup
Exposure source
Setup Animals were placed in a polyethylene box in which they were free to move.
Parameters
Measurand Value Type Method Mass Remarks
power density 30 W/m² minimum unspecified - 40 W/m² max value

Exposed system:

Methods Endpoint/measurement parameters/methodology

Investigated system:
Investigated organ system:
Time of investigation:
  • after exposure

Main outcome of study (acc. to author)

After a 4h exposure no effects were observed. However, after a 8h exposure an acceleration of the digestive transit was found, that hold on for 24h. This acceleration was not any longer observed after 36 and 48h, respectively. Rectal temperature was not altered 60-90 seconds after exposure.

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