Oxidative Effects of Electromagnetic Radiation on Liver, Lung, Kidney and Heart Tissues of Diabetic and Normal Rats

Authors

  • Bahriye SIRAV ARAL Gazi University
  • Dilek Kuzay
  • Kevser Delen
  • Sinem Oruc
  • Cigdem Ozer

Abstract

Purpose: The possible health risks of Radiofrequency Radiation (RFR) and Extremely Low-Frequency Magnetic Fields (ELF-MF) are becoming popular subjects for scientific interest. The objective of this study was to observe the possible effects of 50 Hz ELF-MF and 2100 MHz RFR on diabetic and normal rat liver, lung, kidney and heart tissues using oxidant parameters after one-month exposure.

Material and Methods: 60 adult wistar albino rats were used for the present study. 2100 MHz RFR exposure (SAR: 0.23 W/kg) was performed for one month (30 min/day, 5 days/week). ELF-MF (50 Hz) were used with 8 Gauss for 30 min/day, 5 days per week for one month. There were 10 groups (n=6): Control (C), Control Diabetic (C-D), Sham (S), Sham Diabetic (S-D), ELF magnetic field exposed (ELF) and ELF magnetic field exposed Diabetic (ELF-D), RFR exposed (RFR), RFR exposed Diabetic (RFR-D), ELF-MF and RFR exposed (ELF-RFR) and ELF-MF-RFR exposed Diabetic (ELF-RFR-D). Tissue glutathione (GSH), malondialdehyde (MDA), and total nitric oxide (NO) levels were determined. Results: ELF and RFR exposures increased the NO and MDA levels (p<0.05), and decreased the GSH levels (p<0.05) in both diabetic and non-diabetic rats, yet more significantly in diabetic animals. The most marked effect was observed in ELF-RFR-D group (p<0.05). 

Conclusion: Both radiation exposures caused oxidative stress in tissues while decreasing the antioxidant level more distinctively in diabetic rats.

Author Biography

Bahriye SIRAV ARAL, Gazi University

Assocciate Professor of Biophysics, Gazi University Faculty of Medicine, Biophysics Department since September 2015.

Assistant Professor of Biophysics, Gazi University Faculty of Medicine, Biophysics Department between 2010-2015.

Research Asistant, Gazi University Faculty of Medicine, Biophysics Department between 1999-2010.

BSc, Physics, Middle East Technical University, 1998.

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Published

25.06.2021

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