Microwaves, Viral Infection, and Human Leukocyte Function.

Abstract

Uninfected (control) and in vitro influenza virus-infected human mononuclear leukocytes were exposed to 2450 MHz radiofrequency radiation (RFR) as continuous waves of pulse modulated at 60 Hz or 16 Hz, at a specific absorption rate of 4 mW/ml. Such exposures produced no significant effects on leukocyte viability, or on mitogen-stimulated DNA synthesis or total protein synthesis by either uninfected or influenza virus-infected leukocutes when compared to sham RFR exposed cohorts of cells. In addition, there were no apparent alterations in such immune response when leukocytes were obtained from individuals challenged in vivo with influenza virus and were then exposed in vitro to RFR. Keywords: Microwaves.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1986
Accession Number
ADA176108

Entities

People

  • Norbert J. Roberts Jr.
  • Shin-tsu Lu
  • Sol M. Michaelson

Organizations

  • University of Rochester

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Absorption
  • Bacterial Infections And Mycoses
  • Cells
  • Continuous Waves
  • Diseases And Disorders
  • Infection
  • Influenza
  • Leukocytes
  • Microwaves
  • Mononuclear Leukocytes
  • Radiation
  • Radio Frequency
  • Viability
  • Viruses
  • Wound Infections

Readers

  • Immunology
  • Toxicology/Environmental Toxicology
  • Virology (or Medical Virology).