[Ultrastructural change of rabbit lens epithelial cells induced by low power level microwave radiation].

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To study the ultrastructural change of rabbit lens epithelial cells with transmission electron microscope and to observe whether low power level microwave can induce the injury of rabbit lens. METHODS: Eight rabbit eyes were exposed to 10 mW/cm(2) low power level microwave radiation for 30 hours. Transmission electron microscope was used to observe the ultrastructural changes of the lens epithelial cells. The other eye was served as self-control. RESULTS: The ultrastructure of exposed lens epithelial cells changed apparently. The characteristic apoptosis cell morphological changes, such as small cell size, the decreased number of mitochondria, balloon-shaped mitochondria, etc can be seen. No obvious changes can be found in the protected self-control eyes. CONCLUSIONS: The low power level microwave (10 mW/cm(2)) can induce the ultrastructural changes of rabbit lens epithelial cells, this may be the appearance of early irreversible microwave radiation injury. In regard to the pathogenic mechanism, it is necessary to perform further investigations.

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Main findings

Eight rabbit eyes exposed to low power microwave radiation (10 mW/cm^2) for 30 hours showed apparent ultrastructural changes in lens epithelial cells on transmission electron microscopy, including apoptosis-like morphological features. No obvious changes were observed in the protected self-control eyes.

Outcomes measured

• Ultrastructural changes in lens epithelial cells (TEM)
• Apoptosis-like morphological changes (e.g., reduced cell size, decreased mitochondria, balloon-shaped mitochondria)

Limitations

• Frequency of microwave exposure not reported
• No SAR reported
• Small sample size (8 rabbit eyes)
• Outcome assessment limited to ultrastructural morphology; no functional/clinical endpoints reported

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  Experimental microwave exposure study in rabbits assessing biological effects.

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