Ameliorative Role of Coenzyme Q10 in RF Radiation-Associated Testicular and Oxidative Impairments in a 3.5-GHz Exposure Model
This animal experiment assessed GSM-modulated 3.5 GHz RF exposure in male Wistar rats and reported hormonal, oxidative, and histological changes consistent with testicular impairment. RF exposure was associated with lower testosterone, LH, and FSH, higher oxidative stress (increased MDA and TOS), and degenerative testicular histology. Coenzyme Q10 supplementation partially mitigated several reported changes. The authors caution against generalizing these results to FR1 5G NR signals and call for further research.
Key points
- Twenty-eight male Wistar rats were assigned to Control, RF, CoQ10, and RF+CoQ10 groups.
- RF exposure was GSM-modulated 3.5 GHz for 2 hours daily over 30 days.
- Simulated SAR was reported as 0.16995 W/kg whole-body and 0.02669 W/kg for testes.
- RF exposure was associated with reduced testosterone, LH, and FSH levels.
- RF exposure was associated with oxidative stress changes including increased MDA and TOS.
- Testicular histopathology reportedly showed degenerative changes after RF exposure.
- CoQ10 (10 mg/kg/day intraperitoneal) partially reversed some hormonal/oxidative changes and reduced tissue damage.
- Authors state findings should not be generalized to FR1 5G NR signals and suggest further translational research.
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