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ArticleJournal of biomedical physics & engineering2016

GSM 900 MHz Microwave Radiation-Induced Alterations of Insulin Level and Histopathological Changes of Liver and Pancreas in Rat.

S M J Mortazavi, S M Owji, M B Shojaei-Fard, M Ghader-Panah, S A R Mortazavi, A Tavakoli-Golpayegani, M Haghani, S Taeb, N Shokrpour, O Koohi

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S M J MortazaviProfessor of Medical Physics, Medical Physics and Medical Engineering Department, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran ; Ionizing and Non-ionizing Radiation Protection Research Center (INIRPRC), Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
S M OwjiPathology Department, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
M B Shojaei-FardDepartment of Physiology, Fasa University of Medical Sciences, Fasa, Iran ; Ionizing and Non-ionizing Radiation Protection Research Center (INIRPRC), Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
M Ghader-PanahDepartment of Radiology, School of Paramedical Sciences, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
S A R MortazaviMedical Student, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
A Tavakoli-GolpayeganiStandard Organization, Tehran, Iran.
M HaghaniIonizing and Non-ionizing Radiation Protection Research Center (INIRPRC), Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
S TaebIonizing and Non-ionizing Radiation Protection Research Center (INIRPRC), Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
N ShokrpourProfessor, School of Paramedical Sciences, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
O KoohiDepartment of Laboratory Animals, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.

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Abstract

backgroundThe rapidly increasing use of mobile phones has led to public concerns about possible health effects of these popular communication devices. This study is an attempt to investigate the effects of radiofrequency (RF) radiation produced by GSM mobile phones on the insulin release in rats.

methodsForty two female adult Sprague Dawley rats were randomly divided into 4 groups. Group1 were exposed to RF radiation 6 hours per day for 7 days. Group 2 received sham exposure (6 hours per day for 7 days). Groups 3 and 4 received RF radiation 3 hours per day for 7 days and sham exposure (3 hours per day), respectively. The specific absorption rate (SAR) of RF was 2.0 W/kg.

resultsOur results showed that RF radiations emitted from mobile phone could not alter insulin release in rats. However, mild to severe inflammatory changes in the portal spaces of the liver of rats as well as damage in the cells of islet of Langerhans were observed. These changes were linked with the duration of the exposures.

conclusionRF exposure can induce inflammatory changes in the liver as well causing damage in the cells of islet of Langerhans.

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Electromagnetic Fields (EMFs)Insulin ReleaseMobile PhonesRadiofrequency (RF)Rat

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PMID28144593
PMCPMC5219574

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