Effect of the radiation emitted from a cell phone on T lymphocytes in mice
This mouse study examined whether cell phone radiation affects T lymphocytes over 2–8 weeks of exposure. CD4 and CD8 subset percentages were similar across groups, but after more than six weeks, exposed groups showed increased T-cell apoptosis and reduced transformation rates compared with shams. The study also reports decreased IL-10 and increased IL-12 in exposed groups, suggesting time-dependent immunological changes under the tested conditions.
Key points
- 128 male BALB/C mice were randomized into four groups (blank control, control, TD-SCDMA, LTE-Advanced), with 32 mice per group.
- Exposure lasted 2–8 weeks with assessments at 2, 4, 6, and 8 weeks.
- CD4 and CD8 T-cell subset percentages were reported as similar among groups throughout the exposure period.
- After more than six weeks, exposed groups showed higher T-lymphocyte apoptosis compared with shams.
- After more than six weeks, exposed groups showed lower T-lymphocyte transformation rates compared with shams.
- Cytokine measurements indicated decreased IL-10 and increased IL-12 in exposure groups, while controls were unchanged.
- The reported effects on apoptosis and transformation were described as time-dependent.
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