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Bedja-Iacona L, Scorretti R, Ducrot M, Vollaire C, Franqueville L. Pulsed electromagnetic fields used in regenerative medicine: An in vitro study of the skin wound healing proliferative phase. Bioelectromagnetics 2024; 45:293-309. [PMID: 38807301 DOI: 10.1002/bem.22508] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2023] [Revised: 03/14/2024] [Accepted: 04/23/2024] [Indexed: 05/30/2024]
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Numerous studies have demonstrated the efficacy of extremely low frequency-pulsed electromagnetic fields (ELF-PEMF) in accelerating the wound healing process in vitro and in vivo. Our study focuses specifically on ELF-PEMF applied with the Magnomega® device and aims to assess their effect during the main stages of the proliferative phase of dermal wound closure, in vitro. Thus, after the characterization of the EMFs delivered by the Magnomega® unit, primary culture of human dermal fibroblasts (HDFs) were exposed, or not for the control culture, to 10-12 and 100 Hz ELF-PEMF. These parameters are used in clinical practice by physiotherapists in order to enhance healing of dermal lesions in patients. HDFs proliferation was first assessed and revealed an increase in the expression of one of the two genetic markers of cell proliferation tested (PCNA and MKI67), after initial exposure of the cells to 10-12 Hz PEMF. Next, migration of HDFs was investigated by performing scratch assays on HDF layers. The observed wound closure kinetics corroborate the early organization of actin stress fibers that was revealed in the cytoplasm of HDFs exposed to 100 Hz ELF-PEMF. Also, maturation of HDFs into myofibroblasts was significantly increased in cells exposed to 10-12 or to 100 Hz PEMF. The present study is the first to demonstrate, in vitro, an early stimulation of HDFs, after their exposure to ELF-PEMF delivered by the Magnomega® device, which could contribute to an acceleration of the wound healing process.
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- Léa Bedja-Iacona
- Ecole Centrale de Lyon, INSA Lyon, Universite Claude Bernard Lyon 1, CNRS, Ampère, UMR5005, Ecully, France
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- Ecole Centrale de Lyon, INSA Lyon, Universite Claude Bernard Lyon 1, CNRS, Ampère, UMR5005, Ecully, France
- Department of Engineering, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy
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- Ecole Centrale de Lyon, INSA Lyon, Universite Claude Bernard Lyon 1, CNRS, Ampère, UMR5005, Ecully, France
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- Ecole Centrale de Lyon, INSA Lyon, Universite Claude Bernard Lyon 1, CNRS, Ampère, UMR5005, Ecully, France
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- Ecole Centrale de Lyon, INSA Lyon, Universite Claude Bernard Lyon 1, CNRS, Ampère, UMR5005, Ecully, France
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Wydorski PJ, Zmijewska A, Franczak A. The Extremely-Low-Frequency Electromagnetic Field Affects Apoptosis and Oxidative-Stress-Related Genes and Proteins in the Porcine Endometrium-An In Vitro Study. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:6931. [PMID: 39000040 PMCID: PMC11241303 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25136931] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2024] [Revised: 06/20/2024] [Accepted: 06/21/2024] [Indexed: 07/14/2024] Open
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Nowadays, the extremely-low-frequency electromagnetic field (ELF-EMF) is recognized as environmental pollution. The data indicate that the ELF-EMF may affect factors related to epigenetic regulation and alter important biological processes in the uterus. The impact of the ELF-EMF on apoptosis and oxidative-stress-related genes has not been documented in porcine endometrium. This raises the question of whether the exposure to the ELF-EMF can induce apoptosis and/or oxidative stress in the endometrium of pigs during the peri-implantation period. Porcine endometrial slices (100 ± 5 mg) collected (n = 5) during the peri-implantation period were treated in vitro with ELF-EMF at a frequency of 50 Hz and flux density of 8 × 104 mG for 2 h. To determine the effect of ELF-EMF on apoptosis and oxidative stress in the endometrium, CASP3, CASP7, CIDEB, GADD45G, NOS1, NOS2, NOS3, and TP53I3 mRNA transcript were analyzed using real-time PCR, and protein abundance of CASP3, CASP7 using Western blot, and eNOS using ELISA were determined. Moreover, CASP3/7 and NOS activity was analyzed using flow cytometry and colorimetry, respectively. The decreased CASP7 and increased NOS3 mRNA transcript and protein abundance in ELF-EMF-treated endometrium were observed. Moreover, CIDEB, GADD45G, and TP53I3 mRNA transcript abundance was increased. Only p ≤ 0.05 was considered a statistically significant difference. The documented alterations indicate the potential of the ELF-EMF to affect apoptosis and generate oxidative stress in the endometrium. The insight into observed consequences documents for the first time the fact that the ELF-EMF may influence endometrial cell proliferation, angiogenesis, and/or tissue receptivity during peri-implantation.
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- Department of Animal Anatomy and Physiology, Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Oczapowskiego 1A, 10-719 Olsztyn, Poland; (P.J.W.); (A.Z.)
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López de Mingo I, Rivera González MX, Maestú Unturbe C. The Cellular Response Is Determined by a Combination of Different ELF-EMF Exposure Parameters: A Scope Review. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:5074. [PMID: 38791113 PMCID: PMC11121623 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25105074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2024] [Revised: 04/29/2024] [Accepted: 05/02/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024] Open
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Since the establishment of regulations for exposure to extremely low-frequency (0-300) Hz electromagnetic fields, scientific opinion has prioritised the hypothesis that the most important parameter determining cellular behaviour has been intensity, ignoring the other exposure parameters (frequency, time, mode, waveform). This has been reflected in the methodologies of the in vitro articles published and the reviews in which they are included. A scope review was carried out, grouping a total of 79 articles that met the proposed inclusion criteria and studying the effects of the different experiments on viability, proliferation, apoptosis, oxidative stress and the cell cycle. These results have been divided and classified by frequency, intensity, exposure time and exposure mode (continuous/intermittent). The results obtained for each of the processes according to the exposure parameter used are shown graphically to highlight the importance of a good methodology in experimental development and the search for mechanisms of action that explain the experimental results, considering not only the criterion of intensity. The consequence of this is a more than necessary revision of current exposure protection regulations for the general population based on the reductionist criterion of intensity.
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- Isabel López de Mingo
- Centro de Tecnología Biomédica (CTB), Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM), 28223 Madrid, Spain; (I.L.d.M.); (M.-X.R.G.)
- Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingenieros de Telecomunicación (ETSIT), Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM), 28040 Madrid, Spain
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- Centro de Tecnología Biomédica (CTB), Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM), 28223 Madrid, Spain; (I.L.d.M.); (M.-X.R.G.)
- Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingenieros Informáticos (ETSIINF), Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM), 28223 Madrid, Spain
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- Centro de Tecnología Biomédica (CTB), Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM), 28223 Madrid, Spain; (I.L.d.M.); (M.-X.R.G.)
- Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingenieros de Telecomunicación (ETSIT), Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM), 28040 Madrid, Spain
- Centro de Investigación en Red—Bioingeniería, Biomateriales y Nanomedicina (CIBER-BBN), 28029 Madrid, Spain
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Rain BD, Plourde‐Kelly AD, Lafrenie RM, Dotta BT. Induction of apoptosis in B16-BL6 melanoma cells following exposure to electromagnetic fields modeled after intercellular calcium waves. FEBS Open Bio 2024; 14:515-524. [PMID: 38143305 PMCID: PMC10909972 DOI: 10.1002/2211-5463.13760] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2023] [Revised: 11/08/2023] [Accepted: 12/22/2023] [Indexed: 12/26/2023] Open
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Exposure to time-varying electromagnetic fields (EMF) has the capacity to influence biological systems. Our results demonstrate that exposure to time-varying EMF modeled after the physiological firing frequency of intercellular calcium waves can inhibit proliferation and induce apoptosis in malignant cells. Single exposure of B16-BL6 cells to a Ca2+ EMF for 40 min reduced the number of viable cells by 50.3%. Cell imaging with acridine orange and ethidium bromide dye revealed substantial cellular apoptosis, preapoptotic cells, nuclear fragmentation, and large spacing between cells in the Ca2+ EMF condition when compared to the control condition. The ability of Ca2+ EMF to influence the proliferation and survival of malignant cells suggests that exposure to specific EMF may function as a potential anticancer therapy.
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- Benjamin D. Rain
- Behavioural Neuroscience & Biology Programs, School of Natural ScienceLaurentian UniversitySudburyONCanada
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- Behavioural Neuroscience & Biology Programs, School of Natural ScienceLaurentian UniversitySudburyONCanada
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- Behavioural Neuroscience & Biology Programs, School of Natural ScienceLaurentian UniversitySudburyONCanada
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- Behavioural Neuroscience & Biology Programs, School of Natural ScienceLaurentian UniversitySudburyONCanada
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Yu M, Sun P, Sun C, Jin WL. Bioelectronic medicine potentiates endogenous NSCs for neurodegenerative diseases. Trends Mol Med 2023; 29:886-896. [PMID: 37735022 DOI: 10.1016/j.molmed.2023.08.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2023] [Revised: 08/14/2023] [Accepted: 08/16/2023] [Indexed: 09/23/2023]
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Neurodegenerative diseases (NDs) are commonly observed and while no therapy is universally applicable, cell-based therapies are promising. Stem cell transplantation has been investigated, but endogenous neural stem cells (eNSCs), despite their potential, especially with the development of bioelectronic medicine and biomaterials, remain understudied. Here, we compare stem cell transplantation therapy with eNSC-based therapy and summarize the combined use of eNSCs and developing technologies. The rapid development of implantable biomaterials has resulted in electronic stimulation becoming increasingly effective and decreasingly invasive. Thus, the combination of bioelectronic medicine and eNSCs has substantial potential for the treatment of NDs.
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- Maifu Yu
- School of Life Science, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China; Institute of Cancer Neuroscience, Medical Frontier Innovation Research Center, The First Hospital of Lanzhou University, The First Clinical Medical College of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200040, China
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- Research & Educational Center for the Control Engineering of Translational Precision Medicine (R-ECCE-TPM), School of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Electronic Information and Electrical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China.
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- Institute of Cancer Neuroscience, Medical Frontier Innovation Research Center, The First Hospital of Lanzhou University, The First Clinical Medical College of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China.
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Chen ST, He SY, Li Y, Gu N, Wen C, Lu J. Metallurgical manipulation of surface Volta potential in bimetals and cell response of human mesenchymal stem cells. BIOMATERIALS ADVANCES 2023; 153:213529. [PMID: 37348184 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioadv.2023.213529] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2023] [Revised: 06/02/2023] [Accepted: 06/15/2023] [Indexed: 06/24/2023]
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Bioelectricity plays an overriding role in directing cell migration, proliferation, differentiation etc. Tailoring the electro-extracellular environment through metallurgical manipulation could modulate the surrounding cell behaviors. In this study, different electric potential patterns, in terms of Volta potential distribution and gradient, were created on the metallic surface as an electric microenvironment, and their effects on adherent human mesenchymal stem cells were investigated. Periodically and randomly distributed Volta potential pattern, respectively, were generated on the surface through spark plasma sintering of two alternatively stacked dissimilar metals films and of a mixture of metallic powders. Actin cytoskeleton staining demonstrated that the Volta potential pattern strongly affected cell attachment and deformation. The cytoskeletons of cells were observed to elongate along the Volta potential gradient and across the border of adjacent regions with higher and lower potentials. Moreover, the steepest potential gradient resulting from the drastic compositional changes on the periodic borders gave rise to the strongest osteogenic tendency among all the samples. This study suggests that tailoring the Volta potential distribution and gradient of metallic biomaterials via metallurgical manipulation is a promising approach to activate surrounding cells, providing an extra degree of freedom for designing desirable bone-repairing metallic implants.
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- Shi-Ting Chen
- State Key Laboratory of Digital Medical Engineering, Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Biomaterials and Devices, School of Biological Science & Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 210096, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Digital Medical Engineering, Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Biomaterials and Devices, School of Biological Science & Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 210096, PR China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Digital Medical Engineering, Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Biomaterials and Devices, School of Biological Science & Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 210096, PR China
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- Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, PR China
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- School of Engineering, RMIT University, Melbourne, Victoria 3001, Australia
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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Zhang G, Liu X, Liu Y, Zhang S, Yu T, Chai X, He J, Yin D, Zhang C. The effect of magnetic fields on tumor occurrence and progression: Recent advances. PROGRESS IN BIOPHYSICS AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY 2023; 179:38-50. [PMID: 37019340 DOI: 10.1016/j.pbiomolbio.2023.04.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2023] [Revised: 03/14/2023] [Accepted: 04/01/2023] [Indexed: 04/05/2023]
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Malignancies are the leading human health threat worldwide. Despite rapidly developing treatments, poor prognosis and outcome are still common. Magnetic fields have shown good anti-tumoral effects both in vitro and in vivo, and represent a potential non-invasive treatment; however, the specific underlying molecular mechanisms remain unclear. We here review recent studies on magnetic fields and their effect on tumors at three different levels: organismal, cellular, and molecular. At the organismal level, magnetic fields suppress tumor angiogenesis, microcirculation, and enhance the immune response. At the cellular level, magnetic fields affect tumor cell growth and biological functions by affecting cell morphology, cell membrane structure, cell cycle, and mitochondrial function. At the molecular level, magnetic fields suppress tumors by interfering with DNA synthesis, reactive oxygen species level, second messenger molecule delivery, and orientation of epidermal growth factor receptors. At present, scientific experimental evidence is still lacking; therefore, systematic studies on the biological mechanisms involved are urgently needed for the future application of magnetic fields to tumor treatment.
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Lazzarini R, Eléxpuru-Zabaleta M, Piva F, Giulietti M, Fulgenzi G, Tartaglione MF, Zingaretti L, Tagliabracci A, Valentino M, Santarelli L, Bracci M. Effects of extremely low-frequency magnetic fields on human MDA-MB-231 breast cancer cells: proteomic characterization. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2023; 253:114650. [PMID: 36805133 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2023.114650] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2022] [Revised: 01/29/2023] [Accepted: 02/11/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Extremely low-frequency electromagnetic fields (ELF-MF) can modify the cell viability and regulatory processes of some cell types, including breast cancer cells. Breast cancer is a multifactorial disease where a role for ELF-MF cannot be excluded. ELF-MF may influence the biological properties of breast cells through molecular mechanisms and signaling pathways that are still unclear. This study analyzed the changes in the cell viability, cellular morphology, oxidative stress response and alteration of proteomic profile in breast cancer cells (MDA-MB-231) exposed to ELF-MF (50 Hz, 1 mT for 4 h). Non-tumorigenic human breast cells (MCF-10A) were used as control cells. Exposed MDA-MB-231 breast cancer cells increased their viability and live cell number and showed a higher density and length of filopodia compared with the unexposed cells. In addition, ELF-MF induced an increase of the mitochondrial ROS levels and an alteration of mitochondrial morphology. Proteomic data analysis showed that ELF-MF altered the expression of 328 proteins in MDA-MB-231 cells and of 242 proteins in MCF-10A cells. Gene Ontology term enrichment analysis demonstrated that in both cell lines ELF-MF exposure up-regulated the genes enriched in "focal adhesion" and "mitochondrion". The ELF-MF exposure decreased the adhesive properties of MDA-MB-231 cells and increased the migration and invasion cell abilities. At the same time, proteomic analysis, confirmed by Real Time PCR, revealed that transcription factors associated with cellular reprogramming were upregulated in MDA-MB-231 cells and downregulated in MCF-10A cells after ELF-MF exposure. MDA-MB-231 breast cancer cells exposed to 1 mT 50 Hz ELF-MF showed modifications in proteomic profile together with changes in cell viability, cellular morphology, oxidative stress response, adhesion, migration and invasion cell abilities. The main signaling pathways involved were relative to focal adhesion, mitochondrion and cellular reprogramming.
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- Raffaella Lazzarini
- Occupational Medicine, Department of Clinical and Molecular Sciences, Polytechnic University of Marche, 60126 Ancona, Italy.
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- Research Group on Foods, Nutritional Biochemistry and Health, Universidad Europea del Atlántico, 39011 Santander, Spain.
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- Department of Specialistic Clinical and Odontostomatological Sciences, Polytechnic University of Marche, 60131 Ancona, Italy.
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- Department of Specialistic Clinical and Odontostomatological Sciences, Polytechnic University of Marche, 60131 Ancona, Italy.
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- Experimental Pathology, Department of Clinical and Molecular Sciences, Polytechnic University of Marche, 60126 Ancona, Italy.
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- Occupational Medicine, Department of Clinical and Molecular Sciences, Polytechnic University of Marche, 60126 Ancona, Italy.
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- Occupational Medicine Unit, Marche University Hospital, 60126 Ancona, Italy.
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- Department of Excellence of Biomedical Sciences and Public Health, Polytechnic University of Marche, Ancona, Italy.
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- Occupational Medicine, Department of Clinical and Molecular Sciences, Polytechnic University of Marche, 60126 Ancona, Italy.
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- Occupational Medicine, Department of Clinical and Molecular Sciences, Polytechnic University of Marche, 60126 Ancona, Italy.
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- Occupational Medicine, Department of Clinical and Molecular Sciences, Polytechnic University of Marche, 60126 Ancona, Italy.
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Dong L, Xia P, Tian L, Tian C, Zhao W, Zhao L, Duan J, Zhao Y, Zheng Y. A Review of Aspects of Synaptic Plasticity in Hippocampus via mT Extremely Low-Frequency Magnetic Fields. Bioelectromagnetics 2023; 44:63-70. [PMID: 36786476 DOI: 10.1002/bem.22437] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2022] [Revised: 11/20/2022] [Accepted: 01/28/2023] [Indexed: 02/15/2023]
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The subthreshold magnetic modulation technique stimulates cells with mT extremely low-frequency magnetic fields (ELF-MFs), which are insufficient to induce neuronal action potentials. Although they cannot directly induce resting neurons to discharge, mT magnetic stimulation can regulate the excitability of the nervous system, which regulates learning and memory by some unknown mechanisms. Herein, we describe the regulation of mT ELF-MFs with different parameters on synaptic plasticity in hippocampal neurons. Additionally, we summarize the latest research on the possible mechanism of the effect of ELF-MFs on synaptic plasticity. Some studies have shown that ELF-MFs are able to inhibit long-term potentiation (LTP) by increasing concentration of intracellular Ca2+ concentration ([Ca2+ ]i ), as well as concentration of reactive oxygen species. The research in this paper has significance for the comprehensive understanding of relevant neurological mechanisms of learning and memory by mT ELF-MFs stimulation. However, more high-quality research is necessary to determine the regulatory mechanism of mT ELF-MFs on synaptic plasticity in order to optimize this technique as a treatment for neurological diseases. © 2023 Bioelectromagnetics Society.
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- Lei Dong
- School of Life Sciences, Tiangong University, Tianjin, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Tiangong University, Tianjin, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Tiangong University, Tianjin, China
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Tiangong University, Tianjin, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Tiangong University, Tianjin, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Tiangong University, Tianjin, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Tiangong University, Tianjin, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Tiangong University, Tianjin, China
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Elexpuru-Zabaleta M, Lazzarini R, Tartaglione MF, Piva F, Ciarapica V, Marinelli Busilacchi E, Poloni A, Valentino M, Santarelli L, Bracci M. A 50 Hz magnetic field influences the viability of breast cancer cells 96 h after exposure. Mol Biol Rep 2023; 50:1005-1017. [PMID: 36378418 PMCID: PMC9889515 DOI: 10.1007/s11033-022-08069-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2022] [Accepted: 10/31/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND The exposure of breast cancer to extremely low frequency magnetic fields (ELF-MFs) results in various biological responses. Some studies have suggested a possible cancer-enhancing effect, while others showed a possible therapeutic role. This study investigated the effects of in vitro exposure to 50 Hz ELF-MF for up to 24 h on the viability and cellular response of MDA-MB-231 and MCF-7 breast cancer cell lines and MCF-10A breast cell line. METHODS AND RESULTS The breast cell lines were exposed to 50 Hz ELF-MF at flux densities of 0.1 mT and 1.0 mT and were examined 96 h after the beginning of ELF-MF exposure. The duration of 50 Hz ELF-MF exposure influenced the cell viability and proliferation of both the tumor and nontumorigenic breast cell lines. In particular, short-term exposure (4-8 h, 0.1 mT and 1.0 mT) led to an increase in viability in breast cancer cells, while long and high exposure (24 h, 1.0 mT) led to a decrease in viability and proliferation in all cell lines. Cancer and normal breast cells exhibited different responses to ELF-MF. Mitochondrial membrane potential and reactive oxygen species (ROS) production were altered after ELF-MF exposure, suggesting that the mitochondria are a probable target of ELF-MF in breast cells. CONCLUSIONS The viability of breast cells in vitro is influenced by ELF-MF exposure at magnetic flux densities compatible with the limits for the general population and for workplace exposures. The effects are apparent after 96 h and are related to the ELF-MF exposure time.
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- Maria Elexpuru-Zabaleta
- Research Group on Foods, Nutritional Biochemistry and Health, Universidad Europea del Atlántico, 39011, Santander, Spain
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- Occupational Medicine, Department of Clinical and Molecular Sciences, Polytechnic University of Marche, 60126, Ancona, Italy
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- Occupational Medicine, Department of Clinical and Molecular Sciences, Polytechnic University of Marche, 60126, Ancona, Italy
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- Department of Specialistic Clinical and Odontostomatological Sciences, Polytechnic University of Marche, 60131, Ancona, Italy
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- Occupational Medicine, Department of Clinical and Molecular Sciences, Polytechnic University of Marche, 60126, Ancona, Italy
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- Section of Hematology, Department of Clinical and Molecular Science, Polytechnic University of Marche, 60126, Ancona, Italy
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- Section of Hematology, Department of Clinical and Molecular Science, Polytechnic University of Marche, 60126, Ancona, Italy
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- Occupational Medicine, Department of Clinical and Molecular Sciences, Polytechnic University of Marche, 60126, Ancona, Italy
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- Occupational Medicine, Department of Clinical and Molecular Sciences, Polytechnic University of Marche, 60126, Ancona, Italy.
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- Occupational Medicine, Department of Clinical and Molecular Sciences, Polytechnic University of Marche, 60126, Ancona, Italy.
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Huang Z, Ding C, Huang X, Sun C, Zhong L. Exposure to 10 Hz Pulsed Magnetic Field Induced Slight Apoptosis and Reactive Oxygen Species in Primary Human Gingival Fibroblasts. Bioelectromagnetics 2022; 43:476-490. [PMID: 36490205 DOI: 10.1002/bem.22428] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2022] [Revised: 10/04/2022] [Accepted: 11/09/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Extremely low frequency pulsed magnetic fields (MFs) have been increasingly used as an effective method in oral therapy, but its potential impact on health has not been clarified. In this study, we investigated the impact of 10 Hz pulsed MF exposure on primary human gingival fibroblasts (HGFs) derived from eight healthy persons (four males and four females). Cells were exposed to 10 Hz pulsed MFs at 1.0 mT for 24 h. Cell apoptosis, cell cycle progression, intracellular reactive oxygen species levels, DNA damage, and cell proliferation were determined after exposure. The results showed that 10 Hz pulsed MFs exposure have slight effects on cellular apoptosis, cell cycle progression, and DNA damage in primary HGFs from some but not all samples. In addition, no significant effect was found on cell proliferation. © 2022 Bioelectromagnetics Society.
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- Zheng Huang
- Stomatology Center, Affiliated Hospital of Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, China.,School of Stomatology, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, China
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- Stomatology Center, Affiliated Hospital of Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, China
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- Stomatology Center, Affiliated Hospital of Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, China.,School of Stomatology, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, China
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- Zhejiang Provincial Key Lab of Geriatrics & Geriatrics Institute of Zhejiang Province, Department of Geriatrics, Zhejiang Hospital, Hangzhou, China
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- Stomatology Center, Affiliated Hospital of Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, China.,School of Stomatology, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, China
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Levitt BB, Lai HC, Manville AM. Effects of non-ionizing electromagnetic fields on flora and fauna, Part 2 impacts: how species interact with natural and man-made EMF. REVIEWS ON ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH 2022; 37:327-406. [PMID: 34243228 DOI: 10.1515/reveh-2021-0050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2021] [Accepted: 05/26/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Ambient levels of nonionizing electromagnetic fields (EMF) have risen sharply in the last five decades to become a ubiquitous, continuous, biologically active environmental pollutant, even in rural and remote areas. Many species of flora and fauna, because of unique physiologies and habitats, are sensitive to exogenous EMF in ways that surpass human reactivity. This can lead to complex endogenous reactions that are highly variable, largely unseen, and a possible contributing factor in species extinctions, sometimes localized. Non-human magnetoreception mechanisms are explored. Numerous studies across all frequencies and taxa indicate that current low-level anthropogenic EMF can have myriad adverse and synergistic effects, including on orientation and migration, food finding, reproduction, mating, nest and den building, territorial maintenance and defense, and on vitality, longevity and survivorship itself. Effects have been observed in mammals such as bats, cervids, cetaceans, and pinnipeds among others, and on birds, insects, amphibians, reptiles, microbes and many species of flora. Cyto- and geno-toxic effects have long been observed in laboratory research on animal models that can be extrapolated to wildlife. Unusual multi-system mechanisms can come into play with non-human species - including in aquatic environments - that rely on the Earth's natural geomagnetic fields for critical life-sustaining information. Part 2 of this 3-part series includes four online supplement tables of effects seen in animals from both ELF and RFR at vanishingly low intensities. Taken as a whole, this indicates enough information to raise concerns about ambient exposures to nonionizing radiation at ecosystem levels. Wildlife loss is often unseen and undocumented until tipping points are reached. It is time to recognize ambient EMF as a novel form of pollution and develop rules at regulatory agencies that designate air as 'habitat' so EMF can be regulated like other pollutants. Long-term chronic low-level EMF exposure standards, which do not now exist, should be set accordingly for wildlife, and environmental laws should be strictly enforced - a subject explored in Part 3.
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- Department of Bioengineering, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Advanced Academic Programs, Krieger School of Arts and Sciences, Environmental Sciences and Policy, Johns Hopkins University, Washington DC Campus, USA
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Jagetia GC. Genotoxic effects of electromagnetic field radiations from mobile phones. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2022; 212:113321. [PMID: 35508219 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2022.113321] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2021] [Revised: 11/18/2021] [Accepted: 04/12/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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The use of wireless communication technology in mobile phones has revolutionized modern telecommunication and mobile phones have become so popular that their number exceeds the global population. Electromagnetic field radiations (EMR) are an integral part of wireless technology, which are emitted by mobile phones, mobile tower antennas, electric power stations, transmission lines, radars, microwave ovens, television sets, refrigerators, diagnostic, therapeutic, and other electronic devices. Manmade EMR sources have added to the existing burden of natural EMR human exposure arising from the Sun, cosmos, atmospheric discharges, and thunder storms. EMR including radiofrequency waves (RF) and extremely low-frequency radiation (ELF) has generated great interest as their short-term exposure causes headache, fatigue, tinnitus, concentration problems, depression, memory loss, skin irritation, sleep disorders, nausea, cardiovascular effects, chest pain, immunity, and hormonal disorders in humans, whereas long-term exposure to EMR leads to the development of cancer. The review has been written by collecting the information using various search engines including google scholar, PubMed, SciFinder, Science direct, EMF-portal, saferemr, and other websites from the internet. The main focus of this review is to delineate the mutagenic and genotoxic effects of EMR in humans and mammals. Numerous investigations revealed that exposure in the range of 0-300 GHz EMR is harmless as it did not increase micronuclei and chromosome aberrations. On the contrary, several other studies have demonstrated that exposure to EMR is genotoxic and mutagenic as it increases the frequency of micronuclei, chromosome aberrations, DNA adducts, DNA single and double strand breaks at the molecular level in vitro and in vivo. The EMR exposure induces reactive oxygen species and changes the fidelity of genes involved in signal transduction, cytoskeleton formation, and cellular metabolism.
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Zadeh-Haghighi H, Simon C. Magnetic field effects in biology from the perspective of the radical pair mechanism. J R Soc Interface 2022; 19:20220325. [PMID: 35919980 PMCID: PMC9346374 DOI: 10.1098/rsif.2022.0325] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2022] [Accepted: 07/14/2022] [Indexed: 04/07/2023] Open
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Hundreds of studies have found that weak magnetic fields can significantly influence various biological systems. However, the underlying mechanisms behind these phenomena remain elusive. Remarkably, the magnetic energies implicated in these effects are much smaller than thermal energies. Here, we review these observations, and we suggest an explanation based on the radical pair mechanism, which involves the quantum dynamics of the electron and nuclear spins of transient radical molecules. While the radical pair mechanism has been studied in detail in the context of avian magnetoreception, the studies reviewed here show that magnetosensitivity is widespread throughout biology. We review magnetic field effects on various physiological functions, discussing static, hypomagnetic and oscillating magnetic fields, as well as isotope effects. We then review the radical pair mechanism as a potential unifying model for the described magnetic field effects, and we discuss plausible candidate molecules for the radical pairs. We review recent studies proposing that the radical pair mechanism provides explanations for isotope effects in xenon anaesthesia and lithium treatment of hyperactivity, magnetic field effects on the circadian clock, and hypomagnetic field effects on neurogenesis and microtubule assembly. We conclude by discussing future lines of investigation in this exciting new area of quantum biology.
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- Hadi Zadeh-Haghighi
- Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2N 1N4
- Institute for Quantum Science and Technology, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2N 1N4
- Hotchkiss Brain Institute, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2N 1N4
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- Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2N 1N4
- Institute for Quantum Science and Technology, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2N 1N4
- Hotchkiss Brain Institute, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2N 1N4
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Mercado-Sáenz S, López-Díaz B, Burgos-Molina AM, Sendra-Portero F, González-Vidal A, Ruiz-Gómez MJ. Exposure of S. cerevisiae to pulsed magnetic field during chronological aging could induce genomic DNA damage. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH RESEARCH 2022; 32:1756-1767. [PMID: 33797308 DOI: 10.1080/09603123.2021.1910212] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2020] [Accepted: 03/25/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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This study evaluates the DNA damage induced by pulsed magnetic field (MF) on S. cerevisiae cells exposed during chronological aging. Samples were exposed to 25 Hz pulsed MF (1.5mT, 8 h/day) while cells were aging chronologically. Clonogenic drop test was used to study cellular survival and the mutation frequency was evaluated by scoring the spontaneous revertant mutants. DNA damage analysis was performed after aging by electrophoresis and image analysis. Yeast cells aged during 40 days of exposure showing that pulsed MF exposure induced a premature aging. In addition, a gradual increase in spontaneous mutants was found in pulsed MF samples in relation to unexposed controls. An increase in DNA degradation, over the background level in relation to controls, was observed at the end of the exposure period. In conclusion, exposure of S. cerevisiae cells to pulsed MF during chronological aging could induce genomic DNA damage.
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- Silvia Mercado-Sáenz
- Departamento de Radiología y Medicina Física, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Málaga, Málaga, España
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- Departamento de Radiología y Medicina Física, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Málaga, Málaga, España
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- Departamento de Radiología y Medicina Física, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Málaga, Málaga, España
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- Departamento de Radiología y Medicina Física, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Málaga, Málaga, España
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- Departamento de Radiología y Medicina Física, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Málaga, Málaga, España
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- Departamento de Radiología y Medicina Física, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Málaga, Málaga, España
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Portillo F, Alcayde A, García RM, Novas N, Gázquez JA, Férnadez-Ros M. Grid Frequency Measurement through a PLHR Analysis Obtained from an ELF Magnetometer. SENSORS 2022; 22:s22082954. [PMID: 35458936 PMCID: PMC9028975 DOI: 10.3390/s22082954] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2022] [Revised: 04/05/2022] [Accepted: 04/09/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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The stability of the power grid’s frequency is crucial for industrial, commercial, and domestic applications. The standard frequency in Europe’s grid is 50 Hz and it must be as stable as possible; therefore, reliable measurement is essential to ensure that the frequency is within the limits defined in the standard EN 50160:2010. In this article, a method has been introduced for the measurement of the grid frequency through a power line harmonics radiation analysis. An extremely low-frequency magnetometer was developed with the specific purpose of monitoring, in real time, the electromagnetic field produced by electrical installations in the range from 0 to 2.2 kHz. Zero-crossing and Fast Fourier transform algorithms were applied to the output signal to calculate the grid frequency as a non-invasive method. As a final step, data for a complete month (May 2021) were compared with a commercial power quality analyzer connected to the main line to validate the results. The zero-crossing algorithm gave the best result on 3 May 2021, with a coefficient of determination (R2) of 0.9801. Therefore, the indirect measurement of the grid frequency obtained through this analysis satisfactorily fits the grid frequency.
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Kahali P, Montazer M, Kamali Dolatabadi M. Attachment of Tragacanth gum on polyester fabric through the synthesis of iron oxide gaining novel biological, physical, and thermal features. Int J Biol Macromol 2022; 207:193-204. [PMID: 35248610 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.02.194] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2021] [Revised: 02/22/2022] [Accepted: 02/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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This study focuses on polyester fabric modification to produce environmentally-friendly multifunctional fabrics for varied applications. The nanoparticles of iron oxide were achieved from ferrous sulfate solution under alkaline conditions and applied to Tragacanth gum to form an efficient layer on the polyester surface. The synthesis of Fe3O4 nanoparticles with a crystal size of 12 nm was approved in the XRD spectra and iron oxide/Tragacanth gum nanocomposites with an agglomerated size of about 62 nm were confirmed by the SEM and EDX techniques. The formation of hydroxyl and iron oxide bands was observed in the FTIR and XPS patterns. The superparamagnetic behavior of treated samples exhibited by VSM with a magnetic saturation of 0.86 emu/g. The products showed an antibacterial activity (95 and 91%) toward Gram-positive and -negative bacteria. The absorbance intensity of methylene blue decreased from 2.6 to 1.6 by the treated sample. The synthesized nanoparticles on the treated surface indicated a lower release of iron ions and cell toxicity. The rate of cell duplication increased under a magnetic field with 60 Hz and 0.5 mT for 20 min/day. The product color changed from white to a brownish hue and the wetting capacity and thermal ability increased.
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- P Kahali
- Department of Textile Engineering, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Textile Engineering, Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Textile Engineering, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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Sołek P, Mytych J, Łannik E, Majchrowicz L, Koszła O, Koziorowska A, Koziorowski M. Cancer on-target: Selective enhancement of 3-bromopyruvate action by an electromagnetic field in vitro. Free Radic Biol Med 2022; 180:153-164. [PMID: 35063649 DOI: 10.1016/j.freeradbiomed.2022.01.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2021] [Revised: 12/25/2021] [Accepted: 01/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Cancer is one of the leading causes of death in the modern world. Nowadays, most often treatment methods used in clinical oncology are drug therapies applied as monotherapy or combined therapy. Additionally, recent studies focus on developing approaches with the use of a drug in combination with other factors, not only chemical, to improve the probability and magnitude of therapeutic responses and reduce the possibility of chemoresistance. Such a promising factor seems to be an electromagnetic field (EMF) application. Here, we tested the effect of continuous or pulsed EMF on human cancer cells of different origin treated or not with 3-bromopyruvate, a small and powerful alkylating agent with a broad spectrum of anticancer activities. We provide strong evidence suggesting that ELF-EMF potentiates the anti-cancer activity of 3BP in human cancer cells through inhibition of TNFα secretion leading to irreversible p21/p27-dependent G2/M cell cycle arrest and finally cancer cell death. Our findings suggest a novel approach combining pharmacotherapy with ELF-EMF. In conclusion, electromagnetic field seems to be a potential modulator of anti-cancer efficacy of 3BP while combined therapy offers off-target activity. These features contribute to the development of innovative therapeutic strategies for cancer treatment.
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- Przemysław Sołek
- Department of Biopharmacy, Medical University of Lublin, 20-093, Lublin, Poland; Department of Biotechnology, Institute of Biology and Biotechnology, University of Rzeszow, 35-310, Rzeszow, Poland.
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- Department of Biotechnology, Institute of Biology and Biotechnology, University of Rzeszow, 35-310, Rzeszow, Poland
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- Department of Biotechnology, Institute of Biology and Biotechnology, University of Rzeszow, 35-310, Rzeszow, Poland
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- BRAINCITY, Laboratory of Neurobiology, Nencki Institute of Experimental Biology PAS, 02-093, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Synthesis and Chemical Technology of Pharmaceutical Substances with Computer Modeling Laboratory, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Lublin, 20-093, Lublin, Poland
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- College of Natural Sciences, University of Rzeszow, 35-310, Rzeszow, Poland
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- Department of Biotechnology, Institute of Biology and Biotechnology, University of Rzeszow, 35-310, Rzeszow, Poland
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Calabrese EJ. Hormesis and bone marrow stem cells: Enhancing cell proliferation, differentiation and resilience to inflammatory stress. Chem Biol Interact 2021; 351:109730. [PMID: 34728189 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbi.2021.109730] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2021] [Revised: 10/13/2021] [Accepted: 10/27/2021] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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This paper identifies and provides the first detailed assessment of hormetic dose responses by bone marrow stem cells (BMSCs) from a broad range of animal models and humans with particular emphasis on cell renewal (proliferation), cell differentiation and enhancing resilience to inflammatory stress. Such hormetic dose responses are commonly reported, being induced by a broad range of chemicals, including pharmaceuticals (e.g., caffeine, dexamethasone, nicotine), dietary supplements (e.g., curcumin, Ginkgo biloba, green tea extracts. resveratrol, sulforaphane), endogenous agents (e.g., hydrogen sulfide, interleukin 10), environmental contaminants (e.g., arsenic, PFOS) and physical stressor agents (e.g., EMF, shockwaves). Hormetic dose responses reported here for BMSCs are similar to those induced with other stem cell types [e.g., adipose-derived stem cells (ADSCs), dental pulp stem cells (DPSCs), periodontal ligament stem cells (PDLSCs), neuro stem cells (NSCs), embryonic stem cells (ESCs)], indicating a substantial degree of generality for hormetic responses in stem cells. The paper assesses both the underlying mechanistic foundations of BMSC hormetic responses and their potential therapeutic implications.
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- Edward J Calabrese
- Professor of Toxicology, Environmental Health Sciences, School of Public Health and Health Sciences, Morrill I, N344, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA, 01003, USA.
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Xia P, Zheng Y, Dong L, Tian C. Short-Term Extremely Low-Frequency Electromagnetic Field Inhibits Synaptic Plasticity of Schaffer Collateral-CA1 Synapses in Rat Hippocampus via the Ca 2+/Calcineurin Pathway. ACS Chem Neurosci 2021; 12:3550-3557. [PMID: 34498467 DOI: 10.1021/acschemneuro.1c00500] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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In this study, we investigate the intrinsic mechanism by which an extremely low-frequency electromagnetic field (ELF-EMF) influences neurons in the Schaffer collateral-CA1 (SC-CA1) region of rat hippocampus using electrophysiological techniques. ELF-EMF has an interesting effect on synaptic plasticity: it weakens long-term potentiation and enhances long-term depression. Here, the magnetic field effect disappeared after a blockade of voltage-gated calcium channels and calcineurin, which are key components in the Ca2+/calcineurin pathway, with two blockers, cadmium chloride and cyclosporin A. This fully establishes that the effect of ELF-EMF on synaptic plasticity is mediated by the Ca2+/calcineurin pathway and represents a novel technique for studying the specific mechanisms of action of ELF-EMF on learning and memory.
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- Pei Xia
- School of Life Sciences, Tiangong University, Tianjin 300387, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Tiangong University, Tianjin 300387, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Precision Measurement Technology and Instruments, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300387, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Tiangong University, Tianjin 300387, China
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Wound Repair and Extremely Low Frequency-Electromagnetic Field: Insight from In Vitro Study and Potential Clinical Application. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms22095037. [PMID: 34068809 PMCID: PMC8126245 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22095037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2021] [Revised: 05/04/2021] [Accepted: 05/06/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Wound healing is a complex, staged process. It involves extensive communication between the different cellular constituents of various compartments of the skin and its extracellular matrix (ECM). Different signaling pathways are determined by a mutual influence on each other, resulting in a dynamic and complex crosstalk. It consists of various dynamic processes including a series of overlapping phases: hemostasis, inflammation response, new tissue formation, and tissue remodeling. Interruption or deregulation of one or more of these phases may lead to non-healing (chronic) wounds. The most important factor among local and systemic exogenous factors leading to a chronic wound is infection with a biofilm presence. In the last few years, an increasing number of reports have evaluated the effects of extremely low frequency (ELF) electromagnetic fields (EMFs) on tissue repair. Each experimental result comes from a single element of this complex process. An interaction between ELF-EMFs and healing has shown to effectively modulate inflammation, protease matrix rearrangement, neo-angiogenesis, senescence, stem-cell proliferation, and epithelialization. These effects are strictly related to the time of exposure, waveform, frequency, and amplitude. In this review, we focus on the effect of ELF-EMFs on different wound healing phases.
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García-Minguillán O, Maestú C. 30 Hz, Could It Be Part of a Window Frequency for Cellular Response? Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:3642. [PMID: 33807400 PMCID: PMC8036499 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22073642] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2021] [Revised: 03/16/2021] [Accepted: 03/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Many exogenous and endogenous risk factors have been proposed as precursors of brain tumors, including the exposure to non-ionizing electromagnetic fields. Nevertheless, there is still a debate among the scientific community about the hazard of the effects produced by non-ionizing radiation (NIR) because conflicting results have been found (number of articles reviewed >50). For that reason, to provide new evidence on the possible effects produced by exposure to NIR, we performed different studies with several combinations of extremely low frequencies, times, and field intensities in tumoral and non-tumoral cells. The results of our studies showed that cell viability was frequency dependent in glioblastoma cells. In fact, our results revealed that a frequency of 30 Hz-or even other frequencies close to 30 Hz-could constitute a window frequency determinant of the cellular response in tumoral and non-tumoral cells.
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- Olga García-Minguillán
- Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingenieros de Telecomunicación, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, 28040 Madrid, Spain;
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- Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingenieros de Telecomunicación, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, 28040 Madrid, Spain;
- CTB (CTB-UPM) Centro de Tecnología Biomédica, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, 28223 Pozuelo de Alarcón, Spain
- CIBER-BBN Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red, 28029 Madrid, Spain
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Wang MH, Chen KW, Ni DX, Fang HJ, Jang LS, Chen CH. Effect of extremely low frequency electromagnetic field parameters on the proliferation of human breast cancer. Electromagn Biol Med 2021; 40:384-392. [PMID: 33632057 DOI: 10.1080/15368378.2021.1891093] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Extremely low-frequency electromagnetic field (ELF-EMF) exposures influence many biological systems. These effects are mainly related to the intensity, duration, frequency, and pattern of the ELF-EMF. Our intent was to characterize the effect of specific pulsed electromagnetic fields on the in vitro proliferation of MCF-7 adenocarcinoma and MDA-MB-231 breast cancer cell lines and one non-cancerous M10 breast epithelial cell line. The following four important parameters of ELF-EMF were examined: frequencies (7.83 ± 0.3, 23.49 ± 0.3, and 39.15 ± 0.3 Hz), flux density (0.5 and 1 mT), exposure duration (12, 24, and 48 h), and the exposure methodology (continuous exposure versus switching exposure). The viability of MDA-MB-231 cells exposed to the optimized ELF-EMF pattern (7.83 ± 0.3 Hz, 1 mT, and 6 h switching exposure) was 40.1%. By contrast, the optimized ELF-EMF parameters that were most cytotoxic to breast cancer MDA-MB-231 cells were not damaging to normal M10 cells. In vitro studies also showed that exposure of MDA-MB-231 cells to the optimized ELF-EMF pattern promoted Ca2+ influx and resulted in apoptosis. These data confirm that exposure to this specific ELF-EMF pattern can influence cellular processes and inhibit cancer cell growth. The specific ELF-EMF pattern determined in this study may provide a potential anti-cancer treatment in the future.
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- Min-Haw Wang
- Taiwan Department of Electrical Engineering, Chinese Culture University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Electrical Engineering, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Electrical Engineering, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Electrical Engineering, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Electrical Engineering, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Electrical Engineering, Tunghai University, Taichung, Taiwan
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The Influence of the Extremely Low Frequency Electromagnetic Field on Clear Cell Renal Carcinoma. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms22031342. [PMID: 33572811 PMCID: PMC7866299 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22031342] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2020] [Revised: 01/25/2021] [Accepted: 01/27/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The development of new technologies and industry is conducive to the increase in the number and variety of electromagnetic field (EMF) sources in our environment. The main sources of EMF are high-voltage lines, household appliances, audio/video devices, mobile phones, radio stations, and radar devices. In the growing use of electronic devices, scientists are increasingly interested in the effects of EMF on human health. Even though many studies on the effects of EMF have already been carried out, none of them has shown a significant effect on mammals, including humans. Moreover, it is not entirely clear how EMF influences cell behavior. The International Agency for Research on Cancer on 31 May 2011, classified PEM as a possible carcinogenic factor. This study aimed to investigate the effect of the electromagnetic field on morphological and functional changes in clear cell renal carcinoma. The research was carried out on in vitro cultures of four cell lines: HEK293, 786-O 769-P, and Caki1. The results of the research showed that the EMF of low frequency had a slight effect on the viability of cells. EMF, which induced cell arrest in the G1 phase, increased the number of early apoptotic cells and decreased the number of viable cells in the 786-O line. EMF did not affect the proliferation and viability of HEK293 cells. Extreme low-frequency EMF (ELF-EMF) also showed an inhibitory effect on the migration and metastatic properties of clear cell kidney cancer cells. Moreover, shortly after the end of ELF-EMF exposure, significant increases in ROS levels were observed in all tested cell lines. As part of the work, it was shown that low-frequency EMF shows an inhibitory effect on the proliferation of primary cancer cells, diminishing their migratory, invasive, and metastatic abilities. It also increases the apoptosis of cancer cells and the amount of reactive oxygen species. Based on the results of our research, we want to point up that the effect of ELF-EMF depends on a specific metabolic state or at a specific stage in the cell cycle of the cells under study.
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Zendehdel R, Asadi S, Alizadeh S, Ranjbarian M. Quality assessment of DNA and hemoglobin by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy in occupational exposure to extremely low-frequency magnetic field. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2020; 27:45374-45380. [PMID: 32789635 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-020-09503-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2019] [Accepted: 05/28/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Previous studies have shown the effect of extremely low-frequency (ELF) magnetic fields on the hematopoietic system. However, molecular modification and biological toxicity are not known yet. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of occupational exposure to ELF magnetic field on the hemoglobin and DNA alteration using Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy. Twenty nine individuals were selected among those working as the controller in a powerhouse in order to be studied as the population exposed to ELF magnetic field. Control group comprised of 29 administrative employees voluntarily participated who were matched with the exposed subjects in terms of sex, age, work experiences, smoking habit, and socioeconomic status. DNA and hemoglobin were extracted from blood samples and then were studied by FTIR spectroscopy. The results showed the level of magnetic field exposure was between 0.38 to 50 μT in the exposed subjects while the level of magnetic field exposure was between 0.19 and 20 μT for the unexposed people. Hemoglobin level was equal to 15.67 ± 1.42 g/dL for exposed subjects which is significantly lower than that of the unexposed people (p = 0.0001). There was a significant alteration in CH content and COO structure of the hemoglobin structure. Moreover, DNA showed significant changes by functional group of organic base. This change in the structure of DNA and hemoglobin can lead to the creation of risks in human health. In conclusion, FTIR method could reveal the quality of DNA and hemoglobin structure in subjects after exposure to ELF magnetic field.
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- Rezvan Zendehdel
- Department of Occupational Health Engineering, School of Public Health, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences (SBMU), Tehran, Iran
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- Neuroscience Research Centre, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Occupational Health Engineering, School of Public Health, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences (SBMU), Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Occupational Health Engineering, School of Public Health, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences (SBMU), Tehran, Iran
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Lekovic MH, Drekovic NE, Granica ND, Mahmutovic EH, Djordjevic NZ. Extremely low-frequency electromagnetic field induces a change in proliferative capacity and redox homeostasis of human lung fibroblast cell line MRC-5. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2020; 27:39466-39473. [PMID: 32651790 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-020-10039-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2020] [Accepted: 07/06/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Numerous studies have shown that extremely low-frequency electromagnetic field (ELF-EMF) by modulating oxidative-antioxidative balance in the cells achieved beneficial and harmful effects on living organisms. The aim of this study was to research changes of both proliferative capacity and redox homeostasis of human lung fibroblast cell line MRC-5 during exposure to ELF-EMF (50 Hz). The human lung fibroblast cell line MRC-5 were exposed to ELF-EMF once a day in duration of 1 h during 24 h (1 treatment 1 h/day), 48 h (2 treatments 1 h/day), 72 h (3 treatments 1 h/day), and 7 days (7 treatments 1 h/day). After 24 h of the last treatment, the proliferative capacity of the cells and the concentrations and activities of the components of the oxidative/antioxidative system were determined: superoxide anion (O2.-), hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), nitric oxide (NO), peroxynitrite (ONOO-), reduced glutathione (GSH), oxidized glutathione (GSSG), superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px), glutathione reductase (GR), and glutathione-S-transferase (GST). The results of this study show that ELF-EMF may affect a cell cycle regulation of human lung fibroblast cell line MRC-5 through modulation of oxidative/antioxidative defense system. The effects of ELF-EMF on proliferation and redox balance of human lung fibroblast cell line MRC-5 depend on exposure time.
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- Maida H Lekovic
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, State University of Novi Pazar, Vuka Karadzica bb, Novi Pazar, 36300, Serbia
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, State University of Novi Pazar, Vuka Karadzica bb, Novi Pazar, 36300, Serbia
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, State University of Novi Pazar, Vuka Karadzica bb, Novi Pazar, 36300, Serbia
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, State University of Novi Pazar, Vuka Karadzica bb, Novi Pazar, 36300, Serbia
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, State University of Novi Pazar, Vuka Karadzica bb, Novi Pazar, 36300, Serbia.
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Nishigaki C, Nakayama M, Miyata H. Cell physiological responses of RAW264 macrophage cells to a 50-Hz magnetic field. Int J Radiat Biol 2020; 96:1628-1632. [PMID: 33052723 DOI: 10.1080/09553002.2020.1837983] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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PURPOSE We previously showed that a 0.5-mT, 50-Hz sinusoidal magnetic field (LFMF) enhanced DNA single-strand breaks (SSB) and necrosis in RAW264 macrophages that had been stimulated by bacterial endotoxin (lipopolysaccharide; LPS). LPS enhances production of nitric oxide (NO) and superoxide anion (O2 -) that react with each other to generate peroxynitrite (ONOO-). ONOO- causes DNA strand breaks. Hence, we anticipated that 0.5-mT, 50-Hz sinusoidal magnetic field increased production of NO, thereby increasing intracellular ONOO- concentration and promoted DNA strand breaks. However, the NO production was not increased. In this study, we examined if the exposure of the cell to 0.5-mT, 50-Hz magnetic field for 24 h (1) promotes O2 - production, (2) elevated the degree of apoptosis, because apoptosis is an upstream event of necrosis, (3) lowers mitochondrial membrane potential (ΔΦm), because it would also promote necrosis. MATERIALS AND METHODS O2 -, was measured with nitroblue tetrazolium and water-soluble tetrazolium salt. Necrosis and apoptosis were quantified with propidium iodide and fluorescence labelling of caspases, respectively. The ΔΦm was measured with a fluorescent probe (JC-1) that reflects ΔΦm. Results and conclusions: In the LPS-stimulated macrophage, the LFMF did not promote O2 - production. Thus, the LFMF-promoted DNA strand breaks did not result from the increase in the O2 - production. The LFMF did not promote apoptosis, whereas it tended to increase the degree of necrosis, as we showed previously. The ΔΦm slightly declined in the LFMF-exposed cell without statistical significance.
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Ashta A, Motalleb G, Ahmadi-Zeidabadi M. Evaluation of frequency magnetic field, static field, and Temozolomide on viability, free radical production and gene expression (p53) in the human glioblastoma cell line (A172). Electromagn Biol Med 2020; 39:298-309. [PMID: 32666844 DOI: 10.1080/15368378.2020.1793171] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Thirteen million cancer deaths and 21.7 million new cancer cases are expected in the world by 2030. Glioblastoma is the most common primary malignant tumor of the central nervous system which is the most lethal type of primary brain tumor in adults with the survival time of 12-15 months after the initial diagnosis. Glioblastoma is the most common and most malignant type of brain tumor, and despite surgery, chemotherapy and radiation treatment, the average survival of patients is about 14 months. The current research showed that the frequency magnetic field (FMF) and static magnetic field (SMF) can influence cancer cell proliferation and coupled with anticancer drugs may provide a new strategy for cancer therapy. At the present study, we investigated the effects of FMF (10 Hz, 50 G), SMF (50 G) and Temozolomide (200 μm) on viability, free radical production, and p53 followed by p53 protein expression in the human glioblastoma cell line (A172) by MTT, NBT, RT-PCR and Western blot. Results showed that the effect of Temozolomide (TMZ) with SMF and FMF together increased the cytotoxicity, free radical production, and p53 followed by p53 protein expression in the human glioblastoma cell line (A172).
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- Ahmad Ashta
- Division of Cell and Molecular Biology, Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Zabol , Zabol, Iran
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- Division of Cell and Molecular Biology, Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Zabol , Zabol, Iran
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- Neuroscience Research Center, Institute of Neuropharmacology, Kerman University of Medical Sciences , Kerman, Iran
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Tekutskaya EE, Baryshev MG, Gusaruk LR, Ilchenko GP. Oxidative Damage to DNA under the Action of an Alternating Magnetic Field. Biophysics (Nagoya-shi) 2020. [DOI: 10.1134/s0006350920040247] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Possible Physical Basis of Mirror Symmetry Effect in Racemic Mixtures of Enantiomers: From Wallach’s Rule, Nonlinear Effects, B–Z DNA Transition, and Similar Phenomena to Mirror Symmetry Effects of Chiral Objects. Symmetry (Basel) 2020. [DOI: 10.3390/sym12060889] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2023] Open
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Effects associated with mirror symmetry may be underlying for a number of phenomena in chemistry and physics. Increase in the density and melting point of the 50%L/50%D collection of enantiomers of a different sign (Wallach’s rule) is probably based on a physical effect of the mirror image. The catalytic activity of metal complexes with racemic ligands differs from the corresponding complexes with enantiomers as well (nonlinear effect). A similar difference in the physical properties of enantiomers and racemate underlies L/D inversion points of linear helical macromolecules, helical nanocrystals of magnetite and boron nitride etc., B–Z DNA transition and phenomenon of mirror neurons may have a similar nature. Here we propose an explanation of the Wallach effect along with some similar chemical, physical, and biological phenomena related to mirror image.
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Progress in the Knowledge, Application and Influence of Extremely Low Frequency Signals. APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL 2020. [DOI: 10.3390/app10103494] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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This paper describes the characteristics of contributions made by researchers worldwide in the field of ELF (extremely low frequency) waves from 1957 to 2019. The data were collected through the Scopus database and processed with analytical and bibliometric techniques. The selection of the keywords is an essential step, because ELF has a very different meaning in some areas of medicine, where it is associated with a gene. A total of 12,436 documents were worked on in 12 thematic communities according to their collaborative relationships between authors and documents. Studies included authors publishing in the different thematic areas and the country where the USA stands first with more researchers in this theme than China and Japan. Documents were analyzed from the temporal perspective, their overall contribution, means of publication, and the language of the publication. Research requires extra effort and multidisciplinary collaboration to improve the knowledge, the application, and influence of these fields.
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Bagheri Hosseinabadi M, Khanjani N, Atashi A, Norouzi P, Mirbadie SR, Mirzaii M. The effect of vitamin E and C on comet assay indices and apoptosis in power plant workers: A double blind randomized controlled clinical trial. Mutat Res 2020; 850-851:503150. [PMID: 32247559 DOI: 10.1016/j.mrgentox.2020.503150] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2019] [Revised: 01/24/2020] [Accepted: 01/29/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Extremely low frequency electromagnetic fields have been classified as a possible human carcinogen by the International Agency for Research on Cancer and this has raised some concern about its health effects on employees extensively exposed to these fields at thermal power plants. In this study, the effect of using vitamin E and C supplements have been examined on employees working at a thermal power plant. In this randomized controlled, double-blind clinical trial, 81 employees from different parts of the thermal power plant were enrolled between July and November 2017, and divided into four groups: Group 1 received vitamin E (400 units/day), Group 2: vitamin C (1000 mg/day), Group 3: vitamin E + C and Group 4: no intervention. DNA damage was measured in peripheral blood lymphocytes using comet assay and apoptosis, using flow cytometry. Based on the results, tail intensity and tail length in the vitamin E group, and all comet assay indices in the vitamin E + C and vitamin C groups (except DNA damage index) significantly decreased after the intervention, while the comet assay indices did not change significantly in the control group. None of the flow cytometry indices including early apoptosis, late apoptosis and necrosis changed after intervention in either group. The use of antioxidant vitamins such as E and C, can increase the activity of the non-enzymatic antioxidant defense system, and protect DNA from damage caused by exposure to extremely low frequency magnetic fields. But, taking these vitamins has no effect on apoptosis. It seems that consumption of vitamin E affected all investigated comet assay indices and can be probably considered as the best intervention.
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- Environmental Health Engineering Research Center, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- School of Medicine, Shahroud University of Medical Sciences, Shahroud, Iran
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- School of Medicine, Shahroud University of Medical Sciences, Shahroud, Iran
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- School of Medicine, Shahroud University of Medical Sciences, Shahroud, Iran.
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Bagheri Hosseinabadi M, Khanjani N, Ebrahimi MH, Mousavi SH, Nazarkhani F. Investigating the effects of exposure to extremely low frequency electromagnetic fields on job burnout syndrome and the severity of depression; the role of oxidative stress. J Occup Health 2020; 62:e12136. [PMID: 32710586 PMCID: PMC7382129 DOI: 10.1002/1348-9585.12136] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2020] [Revised: 05/06/2020] [Accepted: 05/23/2020] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES This study was designed to investigate the possible effect of exposure to extremely low frequency electromagnetic fields (ELF-EMFs) on occupational burnout syndrome and the severity of depression experienced among thermal power plant workers and the role of oxidative stress. METHODS In this cross-sectional study, 115 power plant workers and 124 administrative personnel of a hospital were enrolled as exposed and unexposed groups, respectively, based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. Levels of oxidative stress biomarkers, including malondialdehyde (MDA), superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (Cat), and total antioxidant capacity were measured in serum samples. Exposure to electric and magnetic fields was measured using the IEEE Std C95.3.1 standard at each workstation. The burnout syndrome and the severity of depression were assessed using the Maslach Burnout and Beck Depression Inventory. RESULTS The levels of MDA and SOD were significantly lower in the exposed group than the unexposed group. The exposed group reported a higher prevalence of burnout syndrome and higher depression severity. Multiple linear regression showed that work experience, MDA level, and levels of exposure to magnetic fields are the most important predictor variables for burnout syndrome and severity of depression. In addition, a decrease in the level of Cat was significantly associated with increased burnout syndrome. CONCLUSION The thermal power plant workers exposed to ELF-EMFs are at risk of burnout syndrome and depression. These effects may be caused directly by exposure to magnetic fields or indirectly due to increased oxidative stress indices.
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- Environmental Health Engineering Research CenterKerman University of Medical SciencesKermanIran
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- Environmental and Occupational Health Research CenterShahroud University of Medical SciencesShahroudIran
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- Department of Occupational Health, Faculty of HealthMazandaran University of Medical SciencesSariIran
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Lai H. Exposure to Static and Extremely-Low Frequency Electromagnetic Fields and Cellular Free Radicals. Electromagn Biol Med 2019; 38:231-248. [PMID: 31450976 DOI: 10.1080/15368378.2019.1656645] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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This paper summarizes studies on changes in cellular free radical activities from exposure to static and extremely-low frequency (ELF) electromagnetic fields (EMF), particularly magnetic fields. Changes in free radical activities, including levels of cellular reactive oxygen (ROS)/nitrogen (RNS) species and endogenous antioxidant enzymes and compounds that maintain physiological free radical concentrations in cells, is one of the most consistent effects of EMF exposure. These changes have been reported to affect many physiological functions such as DNA damage; immune response; inflammatory response; cell proliferation and differentiation; wound healing; neural electrical activities; and behavior. An important consideration is the effects of EMF-induced changes in free radicals on cell proliferation and differentiation. These cellular processes could affect cancer development and proper growth and development in organisms. On the other hand, they could cause selective killing of cancer cells, for instance, via the generation of the highly cytotoxic hydroxyl free radical by the Fenton Reaction. This provides a possibility of using these electromagnetic fields as a non-invasive and low side-effect cancer therapy. Static- and ELF-EMF probably play important roles in the evolution of living organisms. They are cues used in many critical survival functions, such as foraging, migration, and reproduction. Living organisms can detect and respond immediately to low environmental levels of these fields. Free radical processes are involved in some of these mechanisms. At this time, there is no credible hypothesis or mechanism that can adequately explain all the observed effects of static- and ELF-EMF on free radical processes. We are actually at the impasse that there are more questions than answers.
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- Henry Lai
- Department of Bioengineering, University of Washington , Seattle , WA , USA
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Mahmood Alabed EA, Engel M, Yamauchi Y, Hossain MSA, Ooi L. DC and AC magnetic fields increase neurite outgrowth of SH-SY5Y neuroblastoma cells with and without retinoic acid. RSC Adv 2019; 9:17717-17725. [PMID: 35520545 PMCID: PMC9064590 DOI: 10.1039/c9ra02001b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2019] [Accepted: 05/20/2019] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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It has been suggested that electromagnetic fields could be used to differentiate neurons in culture but how to do this is not clear. We investigated the effect of external magnetic fields (DC and AC MF) on neuronal viability, differentiation, and neurite outgrowth of human SH-SY5Y neuroblastoma cells in vitro. A strong low frequency DC MF or a weak AC MF improved retinoic acid-mediated neuronal differentiation and increased neurite length, without any adverse effects on neuronal viability. Even in the absence of the conventional differentiation factor, retinoic acid, DC and AC MF promoted neurite outgrowth. No significant negative effect on cell viability was observed after MF exposure and the DC MF had greater effects on neurite length and branch number than AC MF. Thus, we have identified a novel, simple and cost-effective method that is easy to set up in any cell culture laboratory that can be used to efficiently differentiate neuronal-like cells, using a DC MF without the need for expensive reagents. This research provides a fresh approach to promote neurite outgrowth in a commonly used neuronal-like cell line model and may be applicable to neural stem cells or primary neurons.
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- Enad Abed Mahmood Alabed
- School of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health, University of Wollongong Northfields Ave Wollongong NSW 2522 Australia
- Illawarra Health and Medical Research Institute Northfields Avenue Wollongong NSW 2522 Australia
- Australian Institute for Innovative Materials (AIIM), University of Wollongong North Wollongong NSW 2500 Australia
- Department of Biology, College of Science, University of Mosul Ninawa 41002 Iraq
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- School of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health, University of Wollongong Northfields Ave Wollongong NSW 2522 Australia
- Illawarra Health and Medical Research Institute Northfields Avenue Wollongong NSW 2522 Australia
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- School of Chemical Engineering, The University of Queensland, St Lucia Campus Brisbane QLD 4072 Australia
- Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN), The University of Queensland, St Lucia Campus Brisbane QLD 4072 Australia
- International Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (WPI-MANA), National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS) 1-1 Namiki Tsukuba Ibaraki 305-0044 Japan
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- Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN), The University of Queensland, St Lucia Campus Brisbane QLD 4072 Australia
- School of Mechanical and Mining Engineering, The University of Queensland, St Lucia Campus Brisbane Qld 4072 Australia
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- School of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health, University of Wollongong Northfields Ave Wollongong NSW 2522 Australia
- Illawarra Health and Medical Research Institute Northfields Avenue Wollongong NSW 2522 Australia
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Salinas-Asensio MM, Ríos-Arrabal S, Artacho-Cordón F, Olivares-Urbano MA, Calvente I, León J, Núñez MI. Exploring the radiosensitizing potential of magnetotherapy: a pilot study in breast cancer cells. Int J Radiat Biol 2019; 95:1337-1345. [PMID: 31140889 DOI: 10.1080/09553002.2019.1619951] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Aim: To explore the influence of electromagnetic fields (EMFs) on the cell cycle progression of MDA-MB-231 and MCF-7 breast cancer cell lines and to evaluate the radiosensitizing effect of magnetotherapy during therapeutic co-exposure to EMFs and radiotherapy. Material and methods: Cells were exposed to EMFs (25, 50 and 100 Hz; 8 and 10 mT). In the co-treatment, cells were first exposed to EMFs (50 Hz/10 mT) for 30 min and then to ionizing radiation (IR) (2 Gy) 4 h later. Cell cycle progression and free radical production were evaluated by flow cytometry, while radiosensitivity was explored by colony formation assay. Results: Generalized G1-phase arrest was found in both cell lines several hours after EMF exposure. Interestingly, a marked G1-phase delay was observed at 4 h after exposure to 50 Hz/10 mT EMFs. No cell cycle perturbation was observed after repeated exposure to EMFs. IR-derived ROS production was enhanced in EMF-exposed MCF-7 cells at 24 h post-exposure. EMF-exposed cells were more radiosensitive in comparison to sham-exposed cells. Conclusions: These results highlight the potential benefits of concomitant treatment with magnetotherapy before radiotherapy sessions to enhance the effectiveness of breast cancer therapy. Further studies are warranted to identify the subset(s) of patients who would benefit from this multimodal treatment.
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- Radiology and Physical Medicine Department, University of Granada , Granada , Spain.,Biosanitary Research Institute of Granada ibs.GRANADA , Granada , Spain
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- Radiology and Physical Medicine Department, University of Granada , Granada , Spain.,Biosanitary Research Institute of Granada ibs.GRANADA , Granada , Spain
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- Radiology and Physical Medicine Department, University of Granada , Granada , Spain.,Biosanitary Research Institute of Granada ibs.GRANADA , Granada , Spain
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- Radiology and Physical Medicine Department, University of Granada , Granada , Spain.,Biosanitary Research Institute of Granada ibs.GRANADA , Granada , Spain
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- Biosanitary Research Institute of Granada ibs.GRANADA , Granada , Spain.,Digestive Unit, San Cecilio University Hospital , Granada , Spain.,CIBER of Hepatic and Digestive Diseases (CIBEREHD) , Madrid , Spain
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- Radiology and Physical Medicine Department, University of Granada , Granada , Spain.,Biosanitary Research Institute of Granada ibs.GRANADA , Granada , Spain.,CIBER of Epidemiology and Public Health (CIBERESP) , Madrid , Spain.,Biopathology and Regenerative Medicine Institute (IBIMER) , University of Granada, Granada , Spain
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Recordati C, De Maglie M, Marsella G, Milite G, Rigamonti A, Paltrinieri S, Scanziani E. Long-Term Study on the Effects of Housing C57BL/6NCrl Mice in Cages Equipped With Wireless Technology Generating Extremely Low-Intensity Electromagnetic Fields. Toxicol Pathol 2019; 47:598-611. [PMID: 31117895 DOI: 10.1177/0192623319852353] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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The recent development of mouse cages equipped with monitoring wireless technology raised questions on the potential effects on animals induced by electromagnetic fields (EMFs) generated by electronic boards positioned underneath the cages. The aims of this study were to characterize the EMF produced by digitally ventilated cages (DVC) and perform a clinicopathological study on mice maintained in DVC for up to 1 year. The EMFs were measured in empty individually ventilated cages (IVC) and DVC. Male (n = 160) and female (n = 160) C57BL/6NCrl mice were randomly housed in IVC and DVC in a single rack, 4 mice per cage. Body weight and food and water consumption were recorded at 14-day intervals. At sacrifice (days 60, 120, 180, and 365), body and testes weight was measured, and necropsy, hematology, bone marrow cytology, histology, and immunohistochemistry for cleaved-caspase 3 on the testes were performed. Digitally ventilated cages produced extremely low-intensity electric fields ranging from 5 Hz to 3 GHz. No exposure-related clinical signs and mortality occurred. Occasional statistical differences in body weight, food and water consumption, hematology, bone marrow, and histopathology were recorded, but considered without biological or clinical relevance. In conclusion, long-term maintenance in DVC had no definite effects on C57BL/6NCrl mice.
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- Camilla Recordati
- 1 Mouse and Animal Pathology Laboratory (MAPLab), Fondazione Unimi, Milano, Italy
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- 1 Mouse and Animal Pathology Laboratory (MAPLab), Fondazione Unimi, Milano, Italy.,2 Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Milan, Milano, Italy
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- 3 Mario Negri Institute for Pharmacological Research, Milano, Italy
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- 1 Mouse and Animal Pathology Laboratory (MAPLab), Fondazione Unimi, Milano, Italy.,2 Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Milan, Milano, Italy
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- 1 Mouse and Animal Pathology Laboratory (MAPLab), Fondazione Unimi, Milano, Italy.,2 Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Milan, Milano, Italy
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Electrical stimulation affects neural stem cell fate and function in vitro. Exp Neurol 2019; 319:112963. [PMID: 31125549 DOI: 10.1016/j.expneurol.2019.112963] [Citation(s) in RCA: 85] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2018] [Revised: 04/29/2019] [Accepted: 05/19/2019] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Electrical stimulation (ES) has been applied in cell culture system to enhance neural stem cell (NSC) proliferation, neuronal differentiation, migration, and integration. According to the mechanism of its function, ES can be classified into induced electrical (EFs) and electromagnetic fields (EMFs). EFs guide axonal growth and induce directional cell migration, whereas EMFs promote neurogenesis and facilitates NSCs to differentiate into functional neurons. Conductive nanomaterials have been used as functional scaffolds to provide mechanical support and biophysical cues in guiding neural cell growth and differentiation and building complex neural tissue patterns. Nanomaterials may have a combined effect of topographical and electrical cues on NSC migration and differentiation. Electrical cues may promote NSC neurogenesis via specific ion channel activation, such as SCN1α and CACNA1C. To accelerate the future application of ES in preclinical research, we summarized the specific setting, such as current frequency, intensity, and stimulation duration used in various ES devices, as well as the nanomaterials involved, in this review with the possible mechanisms elucidated. This review can be used as a checklist for ES work in stem cell research to enhance the translational process of NSCs in clinical application.
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Сhiral and Racemic Fields Concept for Understanding of the Homochirality Origin, Asymmetric Catalysis, Chiral Superstructure Formation from Achiral Molecules, and B-Z DNA Conformational Transition. Symmetry (Basel) 2019. [DOI: 10.3390/sym11050649] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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The four most important and well-studied phenomena of mirror symmetry breaking of molecules were analyzed for the first time in terms of available common features and regularities. Mirror symmetry breaking of the primary origin of biological homochirality requires the involvement of an external chiral inductor (environmental chirality). All reviewed mirror symmetry breaking phenomena were considered from that standpoint. A concept of chiral and racemic fields was highly helpful in this analysis. A chiral gravitational field in combination with a static magnetic field (Earth’s environmental conditions) may be regarded as a hypothetical long-term chiral inductor. Experimental evidences suggest a possible effect of the environmental chiral inductor as a chiral trigger on the mirror symmetry breaking effect. Also, this effect explains a conformational transition of the right-handed double DNA helix to the left-handed double DNA helix (B-Z DNA transition) as possible DNA damage.
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Nasrabadi N, Soheili ZS, Bagheri A, Ahmadieh H, Amizadeh Y, Sahebjam F, Tabeie F, Rezaei Kanavi M. The effects of electromagnetic fields on cultured human retinal pigment epithelial cells. Bioelectromagnetics 2019; 39:585-594. [PMID: 30462846 DOI: 10.1002/bem.22154] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2018] [Accepted: 10/16/2018] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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A great deal of evidence has confirmed that electromagnetic fields (EMFs) can affect the central nervous system. In this study, cultured neonatal human retinal pigment epithelial (hRPE) cells were exposed to pulsed EMF of 1 mT intensity and 50 Hz frequency 8 h daily for 3 days. In addition to cell proliferation and cell death assays, immunocytochemistry for RPE65, PAX6, nestin, and cytokeratin 8/18 proteins were performed. Real-time reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) was performed for NES, PAX6, RPE65, and ACTA2 gene expression. Exposed hRPE cells did not demonstrate significant change in terms of cytomorphology, cell proliferation, or cell death. Protein expression of PAX6 was decreased in treated cells compared to controls and remained unchanged for RPE65, cytokeratin 8/18, and nestin. Gene expressions of NES, RPE65, and PAX6 were decreased in treated cells as compared to controls. Gene expression of ACTA2 did not significantly change. In conclusion, viability of cultivated neonatal hRPE cells did not change after short exposure to a safe dose of pulsed EMF albeit that both gene and protein expressions of retinal progenitor cell markers were reduced. Whether longer exposure durations that are being constantly produced by widely-used electronic devices may induce significant changes in these cells, needs further investigation. Bioelectromagnetics. 39:585-594, 2018. © 2018 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
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- Niyousha Nasrabadi
- Ocular Tissue Engineering Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Clinical Biochemistry and Genetics, Molecular and Cell Biology Research Center, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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- Ophthalmic Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Ophthalmic Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- School of Veterinary Science, Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Taleghani Hospital, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Ocular Tissue Engineering Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Stankevičiūtė M, Jakubowska M, Pažusienė J, Makaras T, Otremba Z, Urban-Malinga B, Fey DP, Greszkiewicz M, Sauliutė G, Baršienė J, Andrulewicz E. Genotoxic and cytotoxic effects of 50 Hz 1 mT electromagnetic field on larval rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss), Baltic clam (Limecola balthica) and common ragworm (Hediste diversicolor). AQUATIC TOXICOLOGY (AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS) 2019; 208:109-117. [PMID: 30641415 DOI: 10.1016/j.aquatox.2018.12.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2018] [Revised: 12/22/2018] [Accepted: 12/31/2018] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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The aim of this research was to assess genotoxicity and cytotoxicity responses in aquatic animals exposed to 50 Hz 1 m T electromagnetic field (EMF). Rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) at early stages of development were exposed to EMF for 40 days, whereas marine benthic invertebrates - the common ragworm Hediste diversicolor and the Baltic clam Limecola balthica - for 12 days. To define genotoxicity and cytotoxicity responses in selected animals, assays of nuclear abnormalities in peripheral blood erythrocytes of O. mykiss, coelomocytes of H. diversicolor and gill cells of L. balthica were performed. Induction of formation of micronuclei (MN), nuclear buds (NB), nuclear buds on filament cells (NBf) and cells with blebbed nuclei (BL) were assessed as genotoxicity endpoints, and 8-shaped nuclei, fragmented (Fr), apoptotic (Ap) and binucleated (BN) cells as cytotoxicity endpoints. Exposure to EMF affected all studied species but with varying degrees. The strongest responses to EMF treatment were elicited in L. balthica, in which six out of the total eight analyzed geno- and cytotoxicity endpoints were significantly elevated. Significantly induced frequencies of MN were detected in O. mykiss and H. diversicolor cells, NBf and BL only in gill cells of L. balthica, and NB in analyzed tissues of all the test species. As cytotoxicity endpoints, a significant elevation in frequencies of cells with 8-shaped nuclei was found in O. mykiss and L. balthica, while Ap and BN was observed only in L. balthica. EMF exposure did not induce any significant cytotoxic activity in H. diversicolor coelomocytes. The present study is the first to reveal the genotoxic and cytotoxic activity of 1 m T EMF in aquatic animals, and, consequently, the first one to report the adverse effect of this factor on common marine invertebrates and early life stages of fish.
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- National Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Kołłątaja 1, 81-332, Gdynia, Poland
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- Nature Research Centre, Akademijos St. 2, LT-08412, Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Nature Research Centre, Akademijos St. 2, LT-08412, Vilnius, Lithuania
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- National Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Kołłątaja 1, 81-332, Gdynia, Poland
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- National Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Kołłątaja 1, 81-332, Gdynia, Poland
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- Nature Research Centre, Akademijos St. 2, LT-08412, Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Nature Research Centre, Akademijos St. 2, LT-08412, Vilnius, Lithuania
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Cichon N, Bijak M, Synowiec E, Miller E, Sliwinski T, Saluk-Bijak J. Modulation of antioxidant enzyme gene expression by extremely low frequency electromagnetic field in post-stroke patients. Scandinavian Journal of Clinical and Laboratory Investigation 2019; 78:626-631. [DOI: 10.1080/00365513.2018.1542540] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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- Natalia Cichon
- Department of General Biochemistry, Faculty of Biology and Environmental Protection, University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland
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- Department of General Biochemistry, Faculty of Biology and Environmental Protection, University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland
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- Department of Molecular Genetics, Laboratory of Medical Genetics, Faculty of Biology and Environmental Protection, University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland
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- Department of Physical Medicine, Medical University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland
- Neurorehabilitation Ward III General Hospital in Lodz, Lodz, Poland
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- Department of Molecular Genetics, Laboratory of Medical Genetics, Faculty of Biology and Environmental Protection, University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland
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- Department of General Biochemistry, Faculty of Biology and Environmental Protection, University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland
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Belpomme D, Hardell L, Belyaev I, Burgio E, Carpenter DO. Thermal and non-thermal health effects of low intensity non-ionizing radiation: An international perspective. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2018; 242:643-658. [PMID: 30025338 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2018.07.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 82] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2018] [Revised: 05/31/2018] [Accepted: 07/04/2018] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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Exposure to low frequency and radiofrequency electromagnetic fields at low intensities poses a significant health hazard that has not been adequately addressed by national and international organizations such as the World Health Organization. There is strong evidence that excessive exposure to mobile phone-frequencies over long periods of time increases the risk of brain cancer both in humans and animals. The mechanism(s) responsible include induction of reactive oxygen species, gene expression alteration and DNA damage through both epigenetic and genetic processes. In vivo and in vitro studies demonstrate adverse effects on male and female reproduction, almost certainly due to generation of reactive oxygen species. There is increasing evidence the exposures can result in neurobehavioral decrements and that some individuals develop a syndrome of "electro-hypersensitivity" or "microwave illness", which is one of several syndromes commonly categorized as "idiopathic environmental intolerance". While the symptoms are non-specific, new biochemical indicators and imaging techniques allow diagnosis that excludes the symptoms as being only psychosomatic. Unfortunately standards set by most national and international bodies are not protective of human health. This is a particular concern in children, given the rapid expansion of use of wireless technologies, the greater susceptibility of the developing nervous system, the hyperconductivity of their brain tissue, the greater penetration of radiofrequency radiation relative to head size and their potential for a longer lifetime exposure.
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- Dominique Belpomme
- European Cancer Environment Research Institute, Brussels, Belgium; Paris V University Hospital, Paris, France
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- European Cancer Environment Research Institute, Brussels, Belgium; Department of Oncology, Orebro University Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Orebro, Sweden
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- European Cancer Environment Research Institute, Brussels, Belgium; Department of Radiobiology, Cancer Research Institute, Biomedical Research Center, Slovak Academy of Science, Bratislava, Slovak Republic; Laboratory of Radiobiology, Institute of General Physics, Russian Academy of Science, Moscow, Russian Federation
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- European Cancer Environment Research Institute, Brussels, Belgium; Instituto Scientifico Biomedico Euro Mediterraneo, Mesagne, Italy
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- European Cancer Environment Research Institute, Brussels, Belgium; Institute for Health and the Environment, University at Albany, Albany, NY, USA; Child Health Research Centre, The University of Queensland, Faculty of Medicine, Brisbane, Australia.
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Fathi E, Farahzadi R. Zinc Sulphate Mediates the Stimulation of Cell Proliferation of Rat Adipose Tissue-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells Under High Intensity of EMF Exposure. Biol Trace Elem Res 2018; 184:529-535. [PMID: 29189996 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-017-1199-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2017] [Accepted: 11/07/2017] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Unlike the role of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) in regenerative medicine, their application in cell therapy can be complicated by factors such as a reduction in the proliferation potential, senescent tendency of MSCs to expand, and an age-dependent decline in their number and functions. It was shown that there is an association between exposure to electromagnetic fields (EMFs) and response to stress, cell proliferation, aging, and cell death. Furthermore, the zinc ion, as an essential trace element, was reported to be involved in the regulation of the growth and cell proliferation. In this report, ratadipose tissue-derived mesenchymal stem cells (rADSCs) were randomly divided into four groups-group I (control without any ZnSO4 and EMF); group II (ZnSO4 treatment without EMF exposed); group III (EMF exposed without ZnSO4); and group ІV (EMF exposed with ZnSO4)-to evaluate whether 0.14 μg/ml Zinc sulfate (ZnSO4) could affect cell proliferation of rADSCs under extremely low frequency-electromagnetic field (ELF-EMF). The methyl thiazoltetrazolium (MTT) method was used to determine the cell proliferation of rADSCs following exposure to ELF-EMF in the presence of ZnSO4. The immunocytochemistry method as well as flow-cytometry was used to identify the cell surface markers. Next, oil red O, alizarin red, toluidine blue, and cresyl violet staining was done to evaluate the adipogenic, osteogenic, chondrogenic, and neurogenic differentiation of rADSCs as the pluripotent capacity of rADSCs, respectively. The results showed that an exposure to ELF-EMF caused a decrease in the proliferation of rADSCs. However, the ZnSO4 supplementation significantly increased the cell proliferation of ELF-EMF-exposed rADSCs. In addition, in the presence of 0.14 μg/ml ZnSO4, rADSCs appeared to be growing faster than the control group and ZnSO4 significantly decreased the doubling time of ELF-EMF-exposed rADSCs. It seems that ZnSO4 would be a good element to induce the cell proliferation of ELF-EMF-exposed rADSCs.
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- Ezzatollah Fathi
- Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran
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- Hematology and Oncology Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, 5166614731, Iran.
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Analysis of Electrical Analogue of a Biological Cell and Its Response to External Electric Field. REGENERATIVE ENGINEERING AND TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE 2018. [DOI: 10.1007/s40883-018-0073-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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Song K, Im SH, Yoon YJ, Kim HM, Lee HJ, Park GS. A 60 Hz uniform electromagnetic field promotes human cell proliferation by decreasing intracellular reactive oxygen species levels. PLoS One 2018; 13:e0199753. [PMID: 30011321 PMCID: PMC6047776 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0199753] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2017] [Accepted: 06/13/2018] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Previously, we showed that exposure of human normal and cancer cells to a 6 mT, 60 Hz gradient electromagnetic field (EMF) induced genotoxicity. Here, we investigated the cellular effects of a uniform EMF. Single or repetitive exposure to a 6 mT, 60 Hz uniform EMF neither induced DNA damage nor affected cell viability in HeLa and primary IMR-90 fibroblasts. However, continuous exposure of these cells to an EMF promoted cell proliferation. Cell viability increased 24.4% for HeLa and 15.2% for IMR-90 cells after a total 168 h exposure by subculture. This increase in cell proliferation was directly correlated with EMF strength and exposure time. When further incubated without EMF, cell proliferation slowed down to that of unexposed cells, suggesting that the proliferative effect is reversible. The expression of cell cycle markers increased in cells continuously exposed to an EMF as expected, but the distribution of cells in each stage of the cell cycle did not change. Notably, intracellular reactive oxygen species levels decreased and phosphorylation of Akt and Erk1/2 increased in cells exposed to an EMF, suggesting that reduced levels of intracellular reactive oxygen species play a role in increased proliferation. These results demonstrate that EMF uniformity at an extremely low frequency (ELF) is an important factor in the cellular effects of ELF-EMF.
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- Kiwon Song
- Department of Biochemistry, College of Life Science & Biotechnology, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea
- * E-mail: (KS); (GSP)
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- Department of Electrical Engineering, Pusan National University, Pusan, Korea
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Life Science & Biotechnology, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Electrical Engineering, Pusan National University, Pusan, Korea
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- Department of Electrical Engineering, Pusan National University, Pusan, Korea
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- Department of Electrical Engineering, Pusan National University, Pusan, Korea
- * E-mail: (KS); (GSP)
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Han Q, Chen R, Wang F, Chen S, Sun X, Guan X, Yang Y, Peng B, Pan X, Li J, Yi W, Li P, Zhang H, Feng D, Chen A, Li X, Li S, Yin Z. Pre-exposure to 50 Hz-electromagnetic fields enhanced the antiproliferative efficacy of 5-fluorouracil in breast cancer MCF-7 cells. PLoS One 2018; 13:e0192888. [PMID: 29617363 PMCID: PMC5884488 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0192888] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2017] [Accepted: 01/30/2018] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Resistance to 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) and its induced immune suppression have prevented its extensive application in the clinical treatment of breast cancer. In this study, the combined effect of 50 Hz-EMFs and 5-FU in the treatment of breast cancer was explored. MCF-7 and MCF10A cells were pre-exposed to 50 Hz-EMFs for 0, 2, 4, 8 and 12 h and then treated with different concentrations of 5-FU for 24 h; cell viability was analyzed by MTT assay and flow cytometry. After pre-exposure to 50 Hz-EMFs for 12 h, apoptosis and cell cycle distribution in MCF-7 and MCF10A cells were detected via flow cytometry and DNA synthesis was measured by EdU incorporation assay. Apoptosis-related and cell cycle-related gene and protein expression levels were monitored by qPCR and western blotting. Pre-exposure to 50 Hz-EMFs for 12 h enhanced the antiproliferative effect of 5-FU in breast cancer cell line MCF-7 in a dose-dependent manner but not in normal human breast epithelial cell line MCF10A. Exposure to 50 Hz-EMFs had no effect on apoptosis and P53 expression of MCF-7 and MCF10A cells, whereas it promoted DNA synthesis, induced entry of MCF-7 cells into the S phase of cell cycle, and upregulated the expression levels of cell cycle-related proteins Cyclin D1 and Cyclin E. Considering the pharmacological mechanisms of 5-FU in specifically disrupting DNA synthesis, this enhanced inhibitory effect might have resulted from the specific sensitivity of MCF7 cells in active S phase to 5-FU. Our findings demonstrate the enhanced cytotoxic activity of 5-FU on MCF7 cells through promoting entry into the S phase of the cell cycle via exposure to 50 Hz-EMFs, which provides a novel method of cancer treatment based on the combinatorial use of 50 Hz-EMFs and chemotherapy.
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- Qi Han
- General Hospital of Tibet Area Military Command, Lhasa, China
- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medical Laboratory Science, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, China
- Institute of Materia Medica, College of Pharmacy, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Tibetan Traditional Medical College, Lhasa, China
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- Institute of Materia Medica, College of Pharmacy, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medical Laboratory Science, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Institute of Materia Medica, College of Pharmacy, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Institute of Materia Medica, College of Pharmacy, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Institute of Materia Medica, College of Pharmacy, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medical Laboratory Science, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Institute of Materia Medica, College of Pharmacy, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medical Laboratory Science, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medical Laboratory Science, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Urology, 201th Hospital of People's Liberation Army, Liaoyang, China
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- General Hospital of Tibet Area Military Command, Lhasa, China
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- General Hospital of Tibet Area Military Command, Lhasa, China
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medical Laboratory Science, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Institute of Materia Medica, College of Pharmacy, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, China
- * E-mail: (ZY); (SL); (XL)
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medical Laboratory Science, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, China
- * E-mail: (ZY); (SL); (XL)
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- General Hospital of Tibet Area Military Command, Lhasa, China
- * E-mail: (ZY); (SL); (XL)
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Mahmoudinasab H, Saadat M. Expressions of some antioxidant genes in SH-SY5Y cells treated with β-lapachone, morphine and electromagnetic field. Mol Biol Rep 2018; 45:379-387. [DOI: 10.1007/s11033-018-4172-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2017] [Accepted: 03/22/2018] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Koziorowska A, Romerowicz-Misielak M, Sołek P, Koziorowski M. Extremely low frequency variable electromagnetic fields affect cancer and noncancerous cells in vitro differently: Preliminary study. Electromagn Biol Med 2018. [PMID: 29513614 DOI: 10.1080/15368378.2017.1408021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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The exposure to extremely low frequency electromagnetic field (ELF-EMF) may result in various changes at the cellular level. To identify the effect of ELF-EMF exposure on viability of cells, cancer cells (U87-MG; 143B) and noncancerous cells (BJ; HEK) in exponential growth phase were exposed or sham-exposed to different values of frequency (2, 20, 30, 50 and 60 Hz), different shapes (sinusoidal, square and triangular) and time of exposure (0.5, 1, 2, 3 h) to electromagnetic field. After exposure, viability of cells was detected by 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT). We found a different effect of exposition of cancer and noncancerous cells to ELF-EMF on viability of cells. This preliminary study revealed that electro magentic field(EMF) might serve as a potential tool for manipulating viability of cells.
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- Anna Koziorowska
- a Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences , University of Rzeszow , Rzeszow , Poland.,b Laboratory of Bioelectromagnetism, Institute of Biotechnology , University of Rzeszow , Rzeszow , Poland
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- b Laboratory of Bioelectromagnetism, Institute of Biotechnology , University of Rzeszow , Rzeszow , Poland
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- c Department of Physiology and Reproduction of Animals, Institute of Biotechnology , University of Rzeszow , Rzeszow , Poland
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- c Department of Physiology and Reproduction of Animals, Institute of Biotechnology , University of Rzeszow , Rzeszow , Poland
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Effect of Electromagnetic Waves from Mobile Phones on Spermatogenesis in the Era of 4G-LTE. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2018; 2018:1801798. [PMID: 29789776 PMCID: PMC5896334 DOI: 10.1155/2018/1801798] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2017] [Accepted: 11/29/2017] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Objective To investigate the effect of long duration exposure to electromagnetic field from mobile phones on spermatogenesis in rats using 4G-LTE. Methods Twenty Sprague-Dawley male rats were placed into 4 groups according to the intensity and exposure duration: Group 1 (sham procedure), Group 2 (3 cm distance + 6 h exposure daily), Group 3 (10 cm distance + 18 h exposure daily), and Group 4 (3 cm distance + 18 h exposure daily). After 1 month, we compared sperm parameters and histopathological findings of the testis. Results The mean spermatid count (×106/ml) was 398.6 in Group 1, 365.40 in Group 2, 354.60 in Group 3, and 298.60 in Group 4 (p = 0.041). In the second review, the mean count of spermatogonia in Group 4 (43.00) was significantly lower than in Group 1 (57.00) and Group 2 (53.40) (p < 0.001 and p = 0.010, resp.). The sum of the germ cell counts was decreased in Group 4 compared to Groups 1, 2, and 3 (p = 0.032). The mean Leydig cell count was significantly decreased in Group 4 (p < 0.001). Conclusions The longer exposure duration of electromagnetic field decreased the spermatogenesis. Our findings warrant further investigations on the potential effects of EMF from mobile phones on male fertility.
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