Author/Authors :
Mortazavi S. M. J. نويسنده Ionizing and Non-ionizing Radiation Protection Research Center (INIRPRC) - Shiraz University of Medical Sciences , Owji S. M. نويسنده Pathology Department - School of Medicine - Shiraz University of Medical Sciences , Shojaei-fard M. B. نويسنده Department of Physiology - Fasa University of Medical Sciences , Ghader-Panah M. نويسنده Department of Radiology - School of Paramedical Sciences - Shiraz University of Medical Sciences , Mortazavi S. A. R. نويسنده School of Medicine - Shiraz University of Medical Sciences , Tavakoli-Golpayegani A. نويسنده Standard Organization, Tehran , Haghani M. نويسنده Ionizing and Non-ionizing Radiation Protection Research Center (INIRPRC) - Shiraz University of Medical Sciences , Taeb S. نويسنده Ionizing and Non-ionizing Radiation Protection Research Center (INIRPRC) - Shiraz University of Medical Sciences , Shokrpour N. نويسنده School of Paramedical Sciences - Shiraz University of Medical Sciences , Koohi O. نويسنده Department of Laboratory Animals - School of Medicine - Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
Abstract :
Background: The rapidly increasing use of mobile phones has led to public concerns
about possible health effects of these popular communication devices. This study
is an attempt to investigate the effects of radiofrequency (RF) radiation produced by
GSM mobile phones on the insulin release in rats.
Methods: Forty two female adult Sprague Dawley rats were randomly divided into
4 groups. Group1 were exposed to RF radiation 6 hours per day for 7 days. Group 2
received sham exposure (6 hours per day for 7 days). Groups 3 and 4 received RF radiation
3 hours per day for 7 days and sham exposure (3 hours per day), respectively.
The specific absorption rate (SAR) of RF was 2.0W/kg.
Results: Our results showed that RF radiations emitted from mobile phone could
not alter insulin release in rats. However, mild to severe inflammatory changes in the
portal spaces of the liver of rats as well as damage in the cells of islet of Langerhans
were observed. These changes were linked with the duration of the exposures.
Conclusion: RF exposure can induce inflammatory changes in the liver as well
causing damage in the cells of islet of Langerhans.
