Effect of 900-MHz Electromagnetic Field on the Cerebellum: A Histopathological Investigation.
This animal study evaluated histopathological effects of 900-MHz RF-EMF exposure on the rat cerebellum. The exposed group showed intense caspase-3 expression in Purkinje and granular cells and histological changes consistent with apoptosis. Cerebellar layer thickness appeared reduced in exposed animals, although differences were not statistically significant.
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- Sprague-Dawley rats were assigned to control vs 900-MHz RF-EMF exposure groups (six per group).
- Exposure was described as 24-hour 900-MHz RF-EMF over 20 days using a digital modulation signal generator in the cage.
- Caspase-3 expression was reported as increased in Purkinje and granular cells in the exposed group (p<0.05).
- Pyknotic nuclei and decreased cytoplasm were noted in Purkinje and granular cells after exposure.
- Thickness of molecular, Purkinje, and granular layers was lower in the exposed group, but not statistically significant (p>0.05).
- Authors conclude 900-MHz EMF caused deleterious cerebellar effects via apoptosis, particularly in Purkinje and granular cells.
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