Effect of the radiation emitted from a cell phone on T lymphocytes in mice

Abstract

Category: Immunology, Radiation Biology Tags: cell phone radiation, T lymphocytes, mouse study, apoptosis, cytokines, IL-10, IL-12 DOI: 10.1080/10420150.2025.2526402 URL: tandfonline.com Overview This present study aims to explore the potential impact of cell phone radiation on T lymphocytes in mice. One hundred twenty-eight healthy male BALB/C mice (2-3 weeks old) were randomly distributed into four groups: blank control, control, TD-SCDMA and LTE-Advanced groups, with 32 mice in each group. Mice were exposed to phone radiation for 2-8 weeks and evaluated at four time points (2, 4, 6, and 8 weeks). Methods - Flow cytometry was performed to examine T lymphocyte subsets. - Molecular and cell biological techniques were carried out to detect apoptosis and transformation of T lymphocytes. - Enzyme-labelled immune technique was conducted to measure cytokines secreted by T lymphocytes. Findings - Percentages of CD4 and CD8 T lymphocyte subsets were similar among all groups throughout the exposure period. - After more than six weeks of exposure to TD-SCDMA and LTE-Advanced radiation, the apoptosis ratios of T lymphocytes significantly increased compared to shams, while transformation rates decreased significantly. - The impacts of radiation on apoptosis and transformation were found to be time-dependent. - The concentrations of IL-10 and IL-12 were unchanged in the control groups. In the exposure groups, IL-10 concentrations decreased significantly and IL-12 concentrations increased statistically. The decrease in IL-10 lagged behind the increase in IL-12. Conclusion Radiation from mobile phones resulted in T lymphocyte injury, with the adverse effect becoming more severe with prolonged radiation exposure. Cell phone radiation suppressed the secretion of IL-10 and enhanced the production of IL-12 in T lymphocytes. ⚠️ EMF Link: This study demonstrates a clear connection between cell phone electromagnetic radiation and negative immunological effects, such as increased T lymphocyte apoptosis and cytokine imbalance in mice.

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Main findings

In 128 male BALB/C mice randomized to blank control, control, TD-SCDMA, and LTE-Advanced groups (32/group), CD4 and CD8 T-lymphocyte subset percentages were similar across groups throughout 2–8 weeks. After more than 6 weeks of TD-SCDMA or LTE-Advanced exposure, T-lymphocyte apoptosis increased and transformation rates decreased versus shams, with time-dependent effects. In exposure groups, IL-10 decreased significantly and IL-12 increased statistically, while control groups showed no change.

Outcomes measured

• CD4 T lymphocyte percentage
• CD8 T lymphocyte percentage
• T lymphocyte apoptosis
• T lymphocyte transformation rate
• IL-10 concentration
• IL-12 concentration

Limitations

• Exposure parameters (e.g., frequency, SAR, power density) not reported in the abstract
• Animal model (mice) limits direct generalizability to humans
• Sham/control condition details not fully described in the abstract

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