The Effects of Low Frequency Electromagnetic Fields on the Melatonin Synthesis in Man

Abstract

Some studies (mainly in rodents) have raised concerns regarding a carcinogenic potential of low-frequency electric and/or magnetic fields which may be related to the inhibition of melatonin synthesis. This hormone, isolated by Lerner et al. in 1958 is thought to exert an oncostatic effect probably by acting as a free radical scavenger.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 2000
Accession Number
ADP010456

Entities

People

  • Barbara Griefahn
  • Christa Kunemund
  • Gisela Degen
  • Klaus Golka
  • Meinolf Blaszkewicz

Organizations

  • Technical University of Dortmund

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Sensors

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Brain
  • Circadian Rhythms
  • Ecotoxicology
  • Electromagnetic Fields
  • Electromagnetic Spectra
  • Endocrine Glands
  • Extremely Low Frequency
  • Free Radicals
  • Frequency
  • Glands
  • Health Services
  • Heart Rate
  • Magnetic Fields
  • Measurement
  • Melatonin
  • Physiology
  • Radiation

Readers

  • Circadian Sleep-Wake Regulation and Chronobiology
  • Plasma Physics / Magnetohydrodynamics
  • Toxicology/Environmental Toxicology