ArticleClinics (Sao Paulo, Brazil)2009
Radio frequency electromagnetic radiation (RF-EMR) from GSM (0.9/1.8GHz) mobile phones induces oxidative stress and reduces sperm motility in rats.
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- Palliative Effect of Resveratrol against Nanosized Iron Oxide-Induced Oxidative Stress and Steroidogenesis-Related Genes Dysregulation in Testicular Tissue of Adult Male Rats.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
- Male Infertility and Oxidative Stress: A Focus on the Underlying Mechanisms.Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland) · 2022Review
- Human‑made electromagnetic fields: Ion forced‑oscillation and voltage‑gated ion channel dysfunction, oxidative stress and DNA damage (Review).International journal of oncology · 2021Review
- Comparison of mice' sperm parameters exposed to some hazardous physical agents.Environmental analysis, health and toxicology · 2021Article
- Hematobiochemical and histopathological alterations of kidney and testis due to exposure of 4G cell phone radiation in mice.Saudi journal of biological sciences · 2021Article
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Abstract
introductionMobile phones have become indispensable in the daily lives of men and women around the globe. As cell phone use has become more widespread, concerns have mounted regarding the potentially harmful effects of RF-EMR from these devices.
objectiveThe present study was designed to evaluate the effects of RF-EMR from mobile phones on free radical metabolism and sperm quality. MATERIALS AND
methodsMale albino Wistar rats (10-12 weeks old) were exposed to RF-EMR from an active GSM (0.9/1.8 GHz) mobile phone for 1 hour continuously per day for 28 days. Controls were exposed to a mobile phone without a battery for the same period. The phone was kept in a cage with a wooden bottom in order to address concerns that the effects of exposure to the phone could be due to heat emitted by the phone rather than to RF-EMR alone. Animals were sacrificed 24 hours after the last exposure and tissues of interest were harvested.
resultsOne hour of exposure to the phone did not significantly change facial temperature in either group of rats. No significant difference was observed in total sperm count between controls and RF-EMR exposed groups. However, rats exposed to RF-EMR exhibited a significantly reduced percentage of motile sperm. Moreover, RF-EMR exposure resulted in a significant increase in lipid peroxidation and low GSH content in the testis and epididymis.
conclusionGiven the results of the present study, we speculate that RF-EMR from mobile phones negatively affects semen quality and may impair male fertility.
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