Pulse modulated 900 MHz radiation induces hypothyroidism and apoptosis in thyroid cells: A light, electron microscopy and immunohistochemical study


EŞMEKAYA M. A., Seyhan N., ÖMEROĞLU S.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RADIATION BIOLOGY, vol.86, no.12, pp.1106-1116, 2010 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 86 Issue: 12
  • Publication Date: 2010
  • Doi Number: 10.3109/09553002.2010.502960
  • Journal Name: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RADIATION BIOLOGY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.1106-1116
  • Keywords: radiofrequency radiation, thyroid gland, apoptosis, hypothyroidism, electromagnetic field, FAS-MEDIATED APOPTOSIS, RADIOFREQUENCY RADIATION, IN-VITRO, ELECTROMAGNETIC-RADIATION, OXIDATIVE STRESS, ACUTE EXPOSURE, DNA-DAMAGE, FIELDS, GSM, PROLIFERATION
  • Gazi University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Purpose: In the present study we investigated the possible histopathological effects of pulse modulated Radiofrequency (RF) fields on the thyroid gland using light microscopy, electron microscopy and immunohistochemical methods.