Effect of dual RF-EMF and pulsed magnetic field exposure on eNOS expression and histological integrity in male rat reproductive tissues.
This rat study examined combined RF-EMF and pulsed magnetic field exposure across multiple dosing schedules up to one month, assessing reproductive and related tissues with RT-qPCR, histopathology, and immunohistochemistry. The authors report increased eNOS expression with minimal VEGF change and generally preserved tissue architecture, with low Caspase-3 staining suggesting no apoptotic activation. A moderate reduction in intratubular spermatozoa and mild testicular inflammatory signal were noted only in the one-month high-frequency group.
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- Sixty male Wistar rats were allocated to ten groups with exposures varying by daily frequency and duration up to one month.
- eNOS mRNA expression increased notably with longer-term and higher-frequency exposure conditions.
- VEGF changes were described as minimal across exposure groups.
- TNF-α decreased in penile tissue after short-term exposure but mildly increased in the long-term, high-frequency testicular group.
- Histopathology indicated preserved architecture in penis, prostate, and kidneys, with penile hyperemia as the main finding.
- Caspase-3 immunoreactivity remained low, consistent with no reported apoptotic activation.
- Testicular tubular integrity was maintained, though intratubular spermatozoa were moderately reduced in the one-month high-frequency group.
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