Effects of Different Electromagnetic Fields on Circadian Rhythms of Some Haematochemical Parameters in Rats
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Key words:
- Extremely low frequency electromagnetic fields (50 Hz) /
- Radiofrequency electromagnetic fields (1.8 GHz) /
- Haematochemical parameters /
- Circadian rhythm /
- Sprague-Dawley rat
Abstract: Objectives To investigate the effects of different electromagnetic fields on some haematochemical parameters of circadian rhythms in Sprague-Dawley rats. Methods The study was carried out in 18 male and 18 female rats in good health conditions exposed to 50 Hz magnetic sinusoid fields at the intensity of 1000μT, 100μT, and 0μT (control group) respectively, and in 18 male and 18 female rats in good health conditions exposed to 1.8 GHz electromagnetic fields at the intensity of 50 V/m, 25 V/m and 0 V/m (control group), respectively. Following haematochemical parameters for glucose, triglycerides, and total cholesterol were measured. Results Different effects of electromagnetic fields on circadian rhythms of both male and female rats were observed. Different changes occurred in some haematochemical parameters for glucose, triglycerides, and total cholesterol (P<0.05). Conclusion Exposure to different electromagnetic fields is responsible for the variations of some haematochemical parameters in rats.
Citation: | LAURA CONTALBRIGO, CALOGERO STELLETTA, LAURA FALCIONI, STEFANIA CASELLA, GIUSEPPE PICCION, MORANDO SOFFRITTI, MASSIMO MORGANTE. Effects of Different Electromagnetic Fields on Circadian Rhythms of Some Haematochemical Parameters in Rats[J]. Biomedical and Environmental Sciences, 2009, 22(4): 348-353. |