Non-thermal effects of power-line magnetic fields (50 Hz) on gene expression levels of pluripotent embryonic stem cells-the role of tumour suppressor p53 med./bio.

Aim of study (acc. to author)

Background/further details

Endpoint

• molecular biosynthesis: gene expression

Exposure

• • 50/60 Hz
  • magnetic field
• • power transmission line

Extended view Compact view

Methods Endpoint/measurement parameters/methodology

• molecular biosynthesis: gene expression (c-myc, early growth response (egr)-1, hsp70, cyclin kinase inhibitor p21, bcl-2; RT-PCR, gel electrophoresis)

Main outcome of study (acc. to author)

Study funded by

• European Union (EU)/European Commission
• Fonds der chemischen Industrie (FCI; Foundation of the Chemical Industry), Germany
• VERUM Foundation (Stiftung für Verhalten und Umwelt), Germany

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