Increased gamma-H2AX by exposure to a 60-Hz magnetic fields combined with ionizing radiation, but not hydrogen peroxide, in non-tumorigenic human cell lines med./bio.

Aim of study (acc. to author)

Background/further details

Endpoint

• genotoxicity/mutation: DNA damage

Exposure

• • 50/60 Hz
  • magnetic field
  • also other exposures without EMF
• • co-exposure

Extended view Compact view

Methods Endpoint/measurement parameters/methodology

• genotoxicity/mutation: DNA double strand breaks: protein expression of phosphorylated gamma-H2AX (Western blot), production of gamma-H2AX foci (immunofluorescence staining, fluorescence microscopy)

Main outcome of study (acc. to author)

Study funded by

• Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Korea
• Korea Institute of Energy Technology and Planning (KETEP), Korea
• Ministry of Knowledge Economy (MKE), Korea

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