Study type: Medical/biological study (experimental study)

Effects of microwaves on the colony-forming capacity of haemopoietic stem cells in mice med./bio.

By: Rotkovska D, Vacek A, Bartonickova A
Published in: Acta Oncol 1987; 26 (3): 233-236
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Aim of study (acc. to author)

To investigate the effects of 2450 MHz (2.45 GHz) microwave irradiation on the colony-forming capacity of haemopoietic stem cells in mice.

Endpoint

Exposure

Exposure Parameters
Exposure 1: 2.45 GHz
Modulation type: CW
Exposure duration: 20 s

Exposure 1

Main characteristics
Frequency 2.45 GHz
Type
Exposure duration 20 s
Modulation
Modulation type CW
Exposure setup
Exposure source
Setup bone marrow suspension (10 ml volume) placed in a perspex flask at the mouth of the wave duct
Sham exposure A sham exposure was conducted.
Parameters
Measurand Value Type Method Mass Remarks
power density 240 mW/cm² - - - -

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Time of investigation:
  • after exposure

Main outcome of study (acc. to author)

The colony forming ability of microwave irradiated bone marrow cells was elevated in a temperature dependend matter. Furthermore the incorporation of Idoxuridin into the spleens of bone marrow cell recipients was stimulated.

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