Microwave radiation-induced calcium ion efflux from human neuroblastoma cells in culture

Journal Article · Sun Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1984 · Bioelectromagnetics (N.Y.); (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1002/bem.2250050108· OSTI ID:7188364

Dutta, S K; Subramoniam, A; Ghosh, B; Parshad, R

Monolayer cultures of human neuroblastoma cells were exposed to 915-MHz radiation, with or without sinusoidal amplitude modulation (80%) at 16 Hz, at specific absorption rates (SAR) for the culture medium and cells of 0.00, 0.01, 0.05, 0.075, 0.1, 0.5, 0.75, 1.0, 1.5, 2, or 5 mW/g. A significant increase in the efflux of calcium ions (45Ca2+) as compared to unexposed control cultures occurred at two SAR values: 0.05 and 1 mW/g. Increased efflux at 0.05 mW/g was dependent on the presence of amplitude modulation at 16 Hz but at the higher value it was not. These results indicate that human neuroblastoma cells are sensitive to extremely low levels of microwave radiation at certain narrow ranges of SAR.

• Research Organization: Department of Botany, Howard University, Washington, DC
• OSTI ID: 7188364
• Journal Information: Bioelectromagnetics (N.Y.); (United States), Journal Name: Bioelectromagnetics (N.Y.); (United States) Vol. 5:1; ISSN BLCTD
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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