Oxidative stress and testicular damage induced by chronic exposure to 35.5 GHz millimeter wave radiation in male Wistar rats
This randomized controlled animal study examined chronic 35.5 GHz millimeter wave exposure in male Wistar rats (2 hours/day for 60 days) compared with control and sham groups. The exposed group showed reduced sperm count and viability along with testicular histopathological changes. Oxidative stress markers shifted toward increased lipid peroxidation and reduced antioxidant defenses, and comet assay results indicated increased DNA damage.
Key points
- Randomized controlled design included control, sham-exposed, and exposed groups (n=6 each).
- Exposure was 35.5 GHz millimeter wave radiation for 2 hours per day over 60 days.
- Exposed rats had significantly reduced sperm viability and sperm count.
- Testicular tissue showed histopathological alterations in the exposed group.
- Oxidative stress findings included increased lipid peroxidation and decreased SOD, total sulfhydryl, and antioxidant capacity.
- Comet assay results indicated significantly increased DNA damage in exposed animals.
- Authors interpret results as suggesting oxidative-stress-mediated reproductive toxicity from chronic mmWave exposure.
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