Exposure to cell phone radiofrequency changes corticotrophin hormone levels and histology of the brain and adrenal glands in male Wistar rat

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SHAHABI SIMA; Hassanzadeh Taji Iman; Hoseinnezhaddarzi Maedeh; MOUSAVI FATEMEH; Shirchi Shermineh; Nazari Atena; Zarei Hooman; POURABDOLHOSSEIN FERESHTEH

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Journal: Iranian Journal of Basic Medical Sciences Year:2018 | Volume:21 | Issue:12 Page(s): 1269-1274

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Exposure to cell phone radiofrequency changes corticotrophin hormone levels and histology of the brain and adrenal glands in male Wistar rat

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Adrenal glands

Cell phone

Corticotropin hormone

Cortisol

Hypertrophy

Radio-frequency

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Objective(s): Nowadays, the electromagnetic field-emitting devices are used routinely in our lives. Controversial reports exist concerning the effects of mobile radiofrequency (RF) on different parts of the body, especially stress hormones. The main goal of the present work was to study the long-term effects of mobile RF900 MHz exposure with special focus on the adrenal gland pathophysiology and function. Materials and Methods: Adult male Wistar rats were exposed to mobile RF 6 hr daily for 4– 8 weeks. Intact and switched-off exposed animals were considered as controls. Plasma ACTH and Cortisol levels were measured by the ELISA method. At the end of the experiment, a histological study was done on adrenal gland and brain tissues by hematoxylin and eosin staining. The thickness of the fasciculate layer of the adrenal gland, and its cell count and perimeter were measured using the Fiji software. Results: Enhanced plasma ACTH and Cortisol levels were found after prolonged exposure to mobile RF. The fasciculata layer of adrenal cortex eventually thickened following mobile RF radiation. While the number of cells in zona fasciculata remained constant, the cell size and perimeter increased during RF exposure. Finally, we found that vacuolization in brain tissue and the number and size of vacuoles considerably increased during two months of RF exposure. Conclusion: Cell phone RF exposure induced significant hormonal and structural changes in adrenal gland and brain tissues. Therefore, the public should be aware and limit their exposure as much as possible.

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SHAHABI, SIMA, Hassanzadeh Taji, Iman, Hoseinnezhaddarzi, Maedeh, MOUSAVI, FATEMEH, Shirchi, Shermineh, Nazari, Atena, Zarei, Hooman, & POURABDOLHOSSEIN, FERESHTEH. (2018). Exposure to cell phone radiofrequency changes corticotrophin hormone levels and histology of the brain and adrenal glands in male Wistar rat. IRANIAN JOURNAL OF BASIC MEDICAL SCIENCES, 21(12), 1269-1274. SID. https://sid.ir/paper/722828/en

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SHAHABI SIMA, Hassanzadeh Taji Iman, Hoseinnezhaddarzi Maedeh, MOUSAVI FATEMEH, Shirchi Shermineh, Nazari Atena, Zarei Hooman, POURABDOLHOSSEIN FERESHTEH. Exposure to cell phone radiofrequency changes corticotrophin hormone levels and histology of the brain and adrenal glands in male Wistar rat. IRANIAN JOURNAL OF BASIC MEDICAL SCIENCES[Internet]. 2018;21(12):1269-1274. Available from: https://sid.ir/paper/722828/en

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SIMA SHAHABI, Iman Hassanzadeh Taji, Maedeh Hoseinnezhaddarzi, FATEMEH MOUSAVI, Shermineh Shirchi, Atena Nazari, Hooman Zarei, and FERESHTEH POURABDOLHOSSEIN, “Exposure to cell phone radiofrequency changes corticotrophin hormone levels and histology of the brain and adrenal glands in male Wistar rat,” IRANIAN JOURNAL OF BASIC MEDICAL SCIENCES, vol. 21, no. 12, pp. 1269–1274, 2018, [Online]. Available: https://sid.ir/paper/722828/en

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