5G-exposed human skin cells do not respond with altered gene expression and methylation profiles
This in vitro study exposed human skin cells (fibroblasts and keratinocytes) to 5G-band electromagnetic fields for 2 hours and 48 hours using a fully blinded design. Exposures were up to ten times permissible limits, with sham exposure as a negative control and UV exposure as a positive control. The study reports that observed gene expression and DNA methylation differences were minor and consistent with random variation, supporting no detectable EMF-related effect under the tested conditions.
Key points
- Human fibroblasts and keratinocytes were exposed to 5G-band electromagnetic fields in a fully blinded setup.
- Exposure durations were 2 hours and 48 hours, with sham-exposed cells as negative controls.
- UV-exposed cells served as positive controls.
- Exposures were conducted up to ten times the permissible limits.
- Reported changes in gene expression and DNA methylation were minor and consistent with random chance.
- The authors conclude there was no evidence of exposure-induced damage or health risk based on these molecular measures under the tested conditions.
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