Effect of Electromagnetic Field on Serum Biochemical Parameters in Steelworkers

Abstract

<B>Effect of Electromagnetic Field on Serum Biochemical Parameters in Steelworkers: Boguslaw KULA, <I>et al</I>. Department of Biochemistry and Chemistry, Medical University of Silesia</B>&mdash;The aim of the study was to evaluate some biochemical parameters in the serum of steelworkers exposed to electromagnetic field (electric field strength of 20 V/m and magnetic field strength of 2 A/m) generated by induction heaters. We found significant decreases in the levels of total protein, &beta;-and &gamma;-globulins, and in the activities of &gamma;glutamyltranspeptidase (E.C.2.3.2.2) and malate dehydrogenase (E.C.1.1.1.37). The activity of aspartate aminotransferase (E.C.2.6.1.1) decreased, but the activity of alanine aminotransferase (E.C.2.6.1.2) was unchanged. Total lipid, cholesterol, triglycerides and pre-&beta;-lipoproteins decreased, but &alpha;-lipoproteins increased. The most pronounced changes in the biochemical parameters studied were found in workers with the longest exposure to an electromagnetic field.

RETRACTED: &lt;i&gt;Studying the Amount of Blood Parameters and Liver Enzymes in the Workers of Sanandaj Power Plant&lt;/i&gt;

“…In addition, the adverse effects of artificial electromagnetic fields on the red bone marrow and the erythrocyte production on the liver of workers who were exposed to them. The evident decrease in the level of protein and globulin might be a sign of the chronic inflammation process [23]. Jimenez Garcia et al (2010) showed that the exposure of rats to rays with a frequency of 120 Hz and an intensity of 4.5 milli-Tesla reduces cell proliferation and thus prevents the destruction of the induced neoplastic by the chemical agents in the rat's liver.…”

Effect of Magnetic Water Treatment and Some Additives on Growth Performance, Some Blood Biochemical Parameters and Intestinal Health of Growing Pekin Ducklings

“…Similar results were found in rats (Bellossi, et al, 1998) and mice (Kumosani and Qari , 2003) as well as in human. The most pronounced change was found in steelworker deal with large exposure to EMF (Kula et al, 1999). The mechanisms of the effect of EMF (which affect water quality) after exposure to magnetic funnel on lipid metabolism have not been well understand yet.…”

Effects of Continuous and Intermittent Magnetic Fields on Oxidative Parameters In vivo

“…ELF-MF affects cell membranes by changing ions transports and membrane maintaining [10]. It can affect magnetically increase free radical production by chemical process at the atomic levels [11].…”