CELLULAR RESPONSE IN EXPERIMENTAL EXPOSURE TO ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS

Although the physical techniques for measuring of the electromagnetic fields (EMF) are well developed, adequate characterization of the biological effects induced by EMF is subject of discussion yet. The aim of this study was to show the effects of the chronic exposure to EMF on the immune and oxidative response. Invivo experiment was carried out on 80 Wistar rats that were divided in 4 groups as following: Two Controlgroups, without exposure, sacrificed at 1 month and respectively at 3 months; Two EMF–exposed groups, sacrificed at 1 month and at 3 months. The rats were exposed to RF EMF that covers a range of the frequencies between 140-160 MHz. The following parameters were assessed: a) 3HTdR incorporation test; b) IL-1 assay; c) TNF-assay; d) Chemiluminescence’s assay; e) Lipid peroxides. Our results indicate an association between electromagnetic fields and immune and oxidative response.