Lasting hepatotoxic effects of prenatal mobile phone exposure.
This animal study examined liver outcomes in rat offspring 60 days after prenatal exposure to a 900 MHz electromagnetic field for 24 hours/day during gestation. The exposed group showed biochemical changes consistent with oxidative stress (higher MDA, lower GSH) and elevated liver enzymes (ALT, AST). Histopathology reported hepatocyte degeneration and fibrosis, which the authors interpret as lasting hepatotoxic effects into adulthood.
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- Pregnant rats were exposed to 900 MHz EMF continuously (24 h/day) for 20 days, with untreated controls.
- Liver and blood from offspring (seven males and seven females per group) were analyzed 60 days after birth.
- Liver MDA increased and liver GSH decreased in the EMF group versus controls.
- Serum ALT and AST were increased in the EMF group.
- Histopathology described hepatocyte degeneration and fibrosis in exposed offspring.
- The abstract does not report SAR or detailed exposure dosimetry.
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