Effect of steady magnetic field on human lymphocytes

Technical Report · Sat Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1983

OSTI ID:5949186

Mileva, M; Ivanov, B; Bulanova, M; Pantev, T

Exposure to steady magnetic field (SMF) for different periods of time did not elicit statistically reliable increase in chromosome aberrations in human peripheral blood lymphocytes. Metaphase analysis of Crepis capilaris cells revealed that SMF (9 k0e, 200 0e/cm) for 2 days did not induce chromosome aberrations. Nor were any changes demonstrated in roots of beans, onions and L-fibroblasts of subcutaneous tissue of mice and Chinese hamsters. The obtained data are indicative of absence of cytogenetic effect of SMF. The level and spectrum of chromosome aberrations did not exceed the values for spontaneous chromatic fragments in cultures. Cytogenetic analysis of DEDE cells of the Chinese hamster revealed a mild mutagenic effect of SMF. Chromosomal aberrations were also demonstrated after exposure (5 min) of garlic roots.

• Research Organization: Joint Publications Research Service, Arlington, VA (USA)
• OSTI ID: 5949186
• Report Number(s): N-8318224
• Resource Relation: Other Information: Transl. from Kosmich, Biol. i Aviakosmich. Med. (Moscow), Vol. 16, No. 6, Nov-Dec 1982 p 86-87
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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