Sinusoidal 50 Hz magnetic fields do not affect structural morphology and proliferation of human cells in vitro med./bio.

Aim of study (acc. to author)

Endpoint

• cell viability/cell division/proliferation: cell proliferation

Exposure

• • 50/60 Hz
  • magnetic field

Extended view Compact view

Methods Endpoint/measurement parameters/methodology

• cell viability/cell division/proliferation: cell proliferation (BrdU incorporation, propidium iodide stain; proliferation marker Ki67-antigen, immunofluorescence), cell viability (trypan blue stain, light microscopy), colony forming ability (trypan blue exclusion test)
• morphol./histopathol. changes: cytokeratin, actin distribution (immunofluorescence)

Main outcome of study (acc. to author)

Study funded by

• University of Pavia, Italy

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