Mechanisms of interaction and biological effects of extremely-low-frequency electromagnetic fields
Evidence is mounting, that environmental electric and magnetic fields in the extremely-low-frequency (ELF) band below 300 Hz can influence biological functions by mechanisms that are only poorly understood at the present time. The primary objectives of this paper are to review the physical properties of ELF fields, their interactions with living systems at the tissue, cellular, and subcellular levels, and the key role of cell membranes in the transduction of signals from imposed ELF fields. Topics of discussion include signal-to-noise ratios for single cells and cell aggregates, resonance phenomena involving a combination of static and ELF magnetic fields, and the possible influence of ELF fields on molecular signaling pathways that involve membrane receptors and cytoplasmic second messengers. The implications of these findings for promotion of tumor growth by ELF fields are also reviewed.
- Research Organization:
- Pacific Northwest Lab., Richland, WA (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC06-76RL01830
- OSTI ID:
- 10166749
- Report Number(s):
- PNL-SA-24287; CONF-9406207-1; ON: DE94015200
- Resource Relation:
- Conference: U.S.-Japan science seminar,Sapporo (Japan),28 Jun - 1 Jul 1994; Other Information: PBD: [1994]
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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