Effects of Long-Term Low-Level Radiofrequency Radiation Exposure on Rats. Volume 5. Evaluation of the Immune System's Response.

Abstract

The immune system's response was evaluated in two groups of 10 rats each exposed to 2450-MHz 480-microWatts/sq cm RFR in circularly polarized waveguides for 21 h per day for 13 (Group 1) and 25 months (Group 2); two other groups of 10 rats each served as controls. Increases in the numbers of B- and T-cells and enhancement of the lymphocytic response to mitogen stimulation were seen in Group 1 but not in Group 2. The complement-receptor-positive cells and antibody formations were unaffected in both groups.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1983
Accession Number
ADA138535

Entities

People

  • H. J. Garriques
  • I. Hellstrom
  • K. E. Hellstrom
  • L. L. Kunz
  • R. B. Johnson

Organizations

  • University of Washington

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • B Lymphocytes
  • Blood
  • Blood Cells
  • Cells
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Data Analysis
  • Data Science
  • Electromagnetic Radiation
  • Immune System
  • Information Science
  • Laboratory Animals
  • Lymphatic System
  • Lymphocytes
  • Materials
  • Radiation
  • Standards

Fields of Study

  • Biology
  • Medicine

Readers

  • Electromagnetic Wave Scattering and Antenna Radiation Engineering
  • Immunology
  • Toxicology/Environmental Toxicology