Effects of electromagnetic fields produced by radiotelevision broadcasting stations on the immune system of women

Boscolo, P; Sciascio, Maria Bernadette Di; D’Ostilio, S.; Signore, Antonella Del; Reale, Marcella; Conti, Pio; Bavazzano, P; Paganelli, Roberto; Gioacchino, Mario Di

doi:10.1016/s0048-9697(01)00815-4

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“…A good review of biological effects of high-and extremely high-frequency EMFs was done by Mileva et al [8]. Boscolo et al demonstrated that the immune system of women is affected by radio television broadcasting towers [9]. Workers exposed to EMFs and polychlorinated biphenyls were compared regarding prostate cancer mortality by Charles et al [10].…”

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FM Broadcasting Exposure Time and Malignant Melanoma Incidence

Hallberg¹,

Johansson

2005

Electromagnetic Biology and Medicine

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FM Broadcasting Exposure Time and Malignant Melanoma Incidence

Hallberg¹,

Johansson

2005

Electromagnetic Biology and Medicine

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“…Compromised immune reactions of peripheral blood in women exposed to EMFs in the vicinity of radiotelevision broadcasting stations were demonstrated in a study by Boscol et al [2001]. The authors observed reduced numbers of NK cells, decreased in vitro IL-2 and IFN-g production, and reduced proliferative capacity of lymphocytes.…”

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In vitro effects of GSM modulated radiofrequency fields on human immune cells

Tuschl

Novak

Molla-Djafari³

2006

Bioelectromagnetics

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Despite the important role of the immune system in defending the body against infections and cancer, only few investigations on possible effects of radiofrequency (RF) radiation on function of human immune cells have been undertaken. Aim of the present investigation was therefore to assess whether GSM modulated RF fields have adverse effects on the functional competence of human immune cells. Within the frame of the multidisciplinary project "Biological effects of high frequency electromagnetic fields (EMF)" sponsored by the National Occupation Hazard Insurance Association (AUVA) in vitro investigations were carried out on human blood cells. Exposure was performed at GSM Basic 1950 MHz, an SAR of 1 mW/g in an intermittent mode (5 min "ON", 10 min "OFF") and a maximum Delta T of 0.06 degrees C for the duration of 8 h. The following immune parameters were evaluated: (1) the intracellular production of interleukin-2 (IL-2) and interferon (INF) gamma in lymphocytes, and IL-1 and tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-alpha in monocytes were evaluated with monoclonal antibodies. (2) The activity of immune-relevant genes (IL 1-alpha and beta, IL-2, IL-2-receptor, IL-4, macrophage colony stimulating factor (MCSF)-receptor, TNF-alpha, TNF-alpha-receptor) and housekeeping genes was analyzed with real time PCR. (3) The cytotoxicity of lymphokine activated killer cells (LAK cells) against a tumor cell line was determined in a flow cytometric test. For each parameter, blood samples of at least 15 donors were evaluated. No statistically significant effects of exposure were found and there is no indication that emissions from mobile phones are associated with adverse effects on the human immune system.

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“…Moreover, reduced 6-sulfatoxymelatonin excretion was not observed in groups of women resident near high power electricity lines (31). We also investigated 19 women with prolonged exposure to EMFs emitted by radio-television broadcasting stations in their residential area in the year 2000; 12 of them were examined five years later (32,33). The EMFs on the balconies of the homes were (mean + S.D.)…”

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Electromagnetic fields and autoimmune diseases

Boscolo¹

2014

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SummaryIntroduction: experimental studies demonstrated that electromagnetic fields (EMFs) modify ion calcium fluxes in the membranes of blood mononuclear cells and induce changes in metabolism and surface marker expression. There is also evidence of autoimmune diseases in subjects with genetic predisposition, following exposure to physical, chemical or biological noxious agents or perception of stressful situations. The aim of this systematic review is to evaluate the effects of electromagnetic fields (EMFs) on onset and progression of autoimmune diseases. Materials and Methods: all papers published in scientific journal from 1979 to 2013 were examined for inclusion in the systematic review. The research was conducted using the following key-words: electromagnetic fields, immune response, autoimmunity, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus. 37 studies were included in this article. Discussion: it is demonstrated that there is absorption of energy in organisms exposed to EMFs; the effects of the EMFs (more elevated on the immune and nervous systems) are similar to those induced by stress stimulations. We suggest that the adaptation of tissues to the EMFs, in genetically predisposed subjects, may stimulate the onset and progression of autoimmune diseases.

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Effects of electromagnetic fields produced by radiotelevision broadcasting stations on the immune system of women

Cited by 37 publications

References 21 publications

FM Broadcasting Exposure Time and Malignant Melanoma Incidence

FM Broadcasting Exposure Time and Malignant Melanoma Incidence

In vitro effects of GSM modulated radiofrequency fields on human immune cells

Electromagnetic fields and autoimmune diseases

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