Combined effects of 872 MHz radiofrequency radiation and ferrous chloride on reactive oxygen species production and DNA damage in human SH-SY5Y neuroblastoma cells med./bio.

Aim of study (acc. to author)

Background/further details

Endpoint

• genotoxicity/mutation: DNA damage
• molecular biosynthesis: reactive oxygen species production

Exposure

• • RF
• • CW continuous wave
  • PW pulsed wave
  • mobile communications
  • mobile phone
  • GSM

Extended view Compact view

Methods Endpoint/measurement parameters/methodology

• genotoxicity/mutation: DNA damage (alkaline comet assay)
• molecular biosynthesis: reactive oxygen species production (via a fluorescent probe 0, 5, 10, 15, 30 and 60 min after exposure)
• cell viability/cell division/proliferation: cell viability (propidium iodide stain)

Main outcome of study (acc. to author)

Study funded by

• Finnish Cultural Foundation of Northern Savo
• Finnish Graduate School of Environmental Health (SYTYKE)
• Finnish mobile phone manufacturers and operators
• Ministry of Education, Finland
• Tekes (National Technology Agency), Finland

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