Time-Dependence Effect of 2.45 GHz RF-EMR Exposure on Male Reproductive Hormones and LHCGR
This animal study exposed male Sprague Dawley rats to 2.45 GHz Wi-Fi for varying daily durations over eight weeks and assessed reproductive hormones and LHCGR expression. Serum LH and testosterone did not differ significantly from controls, but LHCGR mRNA increased with longer exposure and LHCGR protein showed decreases with shorter exposures with partial improvement at 24 hours/day. The findings suggest molecular alterations in testicular tissue despite stable systemic hormone levels.
Key points
- 24 male rats were assigned to control or 4, 8, or 24 hours/day Wi-Fi exposure for eight weeks.
- Serum LH and testosterone measured by ELISA showed no significant differences across groups.
- LHCGR mRNA expression increased significantly in a time-dependent manner with longer exposure duration.
- LHCGR protein levels decreased with shorter exposures and partially improved with 24-hour exposure but remained below control.
- The authors interpret the pattern as possible compensatory upregulation and adaptive responses in Leydig cells.
- SAR or other dosimetry details were not provided in the abstract.
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