Oxidative mechanisms of biological activity of low-intensity radiofrequency radiation

Abstract

This review aims to cover experimental data on oxidative effects of low-intensity radiofrequency radiation (RFR) in living cells. Analysis of the currently available peer-reviewed scientific literature reveals molecular effects induced by low-intensity RFR in living cells; this includes significant activation of key pathways generating reactive oxygen species (ROS), activation of peroxidation, oxidative damage of DNA and changes in the activity of antioxidant enzymes. It indicates that among 100 currently available peer-reviewed studies dealing with oxidative effects of low-intensity RFR, in general, 93 confirmed that RFR induces oxidative effects in biological systems. A wide pathogenic potential of the induced ROS and their involvement in cell signaling pathways explains a range of biological/health effects of low-intensity RFR, which include both cancer and non-cancer pathologies. In conclusion, our analysis demonstrates that low-intensity RFR is an expressive oxidative agent for living cells with a high pathogenic potential and that the oxidative stress induced by RFR exposure should be recognized as one of the primary mechanisms of the biological activity of this kind of radiation. Evidence: High over 100 studies 93% show effect

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Main findings

The review of over 100 peer-reviewed studies found that 93% confirmed low-intensity radiofrequency radiation induces oxidative effects in living cells, including activation of ROS pathways, DNA oxidative damage, and changes in antioxidant enzymes. Oxidative stress is identified as a primary mechanism of RFR biological activity with high pathogenic potential.

Outcomes measured

• activation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) pathways
• oxidative damage of DNA
• changes in antioxidant enzyme activity
• oxidative stress related biological/health effects including cancer and non-cancer pathologies

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  Review of biological effects of low-intensity radiofrequency radiation relevant to health guidelines.

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