Exposure to magnetic field (5 mT at 60 Hz) does not affect cell growth and c-myc gene expression med./bio.

Aim of study (acc. to author)

Background/further details

Endpoint

• molecular biosynthesis: gene expression (c-myc)
• cell viability/cell division/proliferation: cell growth

Exposure

• • 50/60 Hz
  • magnetic field

Extended view Compact view

Methods Endpoint/measurement parameters/methodology

• molecular biosynthesis: c-myc mRNA expression (guanidine hydrochloride method, Northern blot)
• cell viability/cell division/proliferation: cell number (Coulter counter)

Main outcome of study (acc. to author)

Study funded by

• Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, Japan

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