Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid Metabolism in Rats Following Microwave Exposure

Abstract

Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) metabolism was studied in rats chronically exposed to 2.86 GHz microwaves at an incident power level of 10 mW/ sq cm or acutely exposed to incident power levels of 40 or 80 mW/sq cm. No changes occurred in whole brain GABA levels or L-glutamic decarboxylase activity following these exposures. These results suggest that an altered GABA metabolism is not involved in reported responses of the nervous system to microwave exposure.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1973
Accession Number
AD0769299

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  • G. H. Zeman
  • L. C. Gershman
  • R. L. Chaput
  • Z. R. Glaser

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  • Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute

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  • Biomedical

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