Alleviation of Inflammatory Conditions Caused by Extremely Low-Frequency Electromagnetic Field Exposure by .
This in vitro study exposed RAW 264.7 cells to extremely low-frequency electromagnetic fields (ELF-EMF) and evaluated inflammatory signaling and related endpoints. The authors report that ELF-EMF increased nitric oxide and pro-inflammatory cytokines and was associated with increased NF-κB translocation and NFAT2 changes linked to calcium influx. Ginsenosides, particularly ginsenoside Rd, reportedly reduced these inflammatory responses and were also associated with reduced neuronal apoptosis in the described context.
Key points
- The study used an in vitro model (RAW 264.7 cells) with LPS and ELF-EMF exposure to assess inflammation-related endpoints.
- ELF-EMF exposure was reported to increase NO production and pro-inflammatory cytokines (TNF-α, IL-6, IL-1β).
- Inflammatory signaling changes under ELF-EMF included increased NF-κB translocation and increased NFAT2 linked to elevated calcium influx.
- Fourteen ginsenosides were tested for anti-inflammatory effects under ELF-EMF exposure conditions.
- Ginsenosides were reported to alleviate ELF-EMF-associated inflammatory responses, with ginsenoside Rd described as most potent.
- The authors report an associated decrease in neuronal apoptosis with ginsenoside treatment, attributed to reduced inflammation.
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