Effect of Electromagnetic Field Radiation at 2300 MHz on Wistar Rats

Introduction: In the past decades, mobile phones have been increasing the amount of non-ionizing radiations in the form of high electromagnetic field radiations (EMFr) in all of our living surroundings and believed to cause tissue injuries in both animals and plants. Many studies now are exploring the consequences of cellular phone EMFr on physical and chemical changes in animals. Materials and Methods: We conducted experiments to study the biochemical consequences of 2300 MHz EMFr on wistar rats. Thirty six male albino adults were randomly divided into three sets and each set divided into test and control groups (Each group n=6, total six groups). The set I, II and III groups with controls were exposed to 2300 MHz irradiation for one hour per day according to their body weights for 30, 50 and 70 days, respectively. Blood serum was collected for all the groups to monitor for protein diminution and alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity.

Results: Our data revealed that exposure to the irradiation caused significant ALP levels, which increased at >50 and >70 days. The exposed animals showed modest changes in the protein and ALP levels as well as reduced body weights. There were significant deviations observed in physiological parameters of the exposed animals such as food and water intake and body temperature when compared to the controls.

Conclusions: This study raised the possibility that constant usage of mobile phones likely to cause other abnormal tissue related problems.