EMF-Portal | The effects of low level microwaves on the fluidity of photoreceptor cell membrane

The effects of low level microwaves on the fluidity of photoreceptor cell membrane med./bio.

By: Pologea-Moraru R, Kovacs E, Iliescu KR, Calota V, Sajin G

Published in: Bioelectrochemistry 2002; 56 (1-2): 223-225

Aim of study (acc. to author)

To study the effects of low-power micowaves (2.45 GHz) on the membrane fluidity of rod photoreceptor cells.

Endpoint

Exposure

Exposure	Parameters
Exposure 1: 2.45 GHz Modulation type: CW Exposure duration: continuous; below 2 h	power density: 100 W/m² maximum

Exposure 1

Main characteristics

Frequency	2.45 GHz
Type	electromagnetic field
Waveform	sinusoidal
Exposure duration	continuous; below 2 h

Modulation

Modulation type	CW

Exposure setup

Exposure source	open coaxial cable
Chamber	spectrofluormeter; cuvette holder

Parameters

Measurand	Value	Type	Method	Mass	Remarks
power density	100 W/m²	maximum	-	-	-

Exposed system:

intact cell/cell culture
frog (Rana ridibunda)

Methods Endpoint/measurement parameters/methodology

Investigated system:

intact cell/cell culture

Time of investigation:

during exposure
after exposure

Main outcome of study (acc. to author)

Study character:

medical/biological study
experimental study
full/main study

Study funded by

not stated/no funding

Mady MM et al. (2012): The influence of low power microwave on the properties of DPPC vesicles

Ferreira AR et al. (2006): Ultra high frequency-electromagnetic field irradiation during pregnancy leads to an increase in erythrocytes micronuclei incidence in rat offspring