Genotoxic and haematotoxic damage induced by ELF magnetic fields

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Ion Udroiu
National Institute for Prevention and Safety at Work, Rome, Italy

Mauro Cristaldi
Department of Animal and Human Biology, University “La Sapienza”, Rome, Italy

Luisa Anna Ieradi
Institute for the Study of Ecosystems, NRC, Rome, Italy

Angelico Bedini
National Institute for Prevention and Safety at Work, Rome, Italy

Livio Giuliani
National Institute for Prevention and Safety at Work, Rome, Italy

Keywords

magnetic fields, ELF, genotoxicity, micronucleus test

Abstract

Aim. To assess genotoxic and cytotoxic properties of extremely low frequency magnetic fields. Materials and methods. The micronucleus test was performed on peripheral blood sampled from newborn mice exposed to a 50 Hz, 650 μT magnetic field during the whole intra-uterine life (21 days) and from adult mice exposed for the same amount of time. Results. Chronic exposure caused an increase in micronuclei frequency and a decrease of polychromatic erythrocyte percentage in newborn mice but not in adults. Conclusions. This work underlines the necessity to further investigate the effects of magnetic fields on genome integrity and haemopoiesis.
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Dec 1, 2008

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Genotoxic and haematotoxic damage induced by ELF magnetic fields. Eur J Oncol [Internet]. 2008 Dec. 1 [cited 2024 Nov. 15];13(4):239-44. Available from: https://mattioli1885journals.com/index.php/EJOEH/article/view/3917
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European Journal of Oncology Vol.13, No.4 (2008)
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Genotoxic and haematotoxic damage induced by ELF magnetic fields. Eur J Oncol [Internet]. 2008 Dec. 1 [cited 2024 Nov. 15];13(4):239-44. Available from: https://mattioli1885journals.com/index.php/EJOEH/article/view/3917