ID Number		1849
Study Type		In Vitro
Model		2 GHz (UMTS) exposure to human lymphocytes in combination with X-rays and analysis of chromosome rearrangements
Details		Human lymphocytes from several donors (n = 4) were exposed (or not exposed) to 4 Gy of X-rays and then immediately after were exposed (or not exposed) to 2 GHz (UMTS) at either 0.5 or 2 W/kg for 24 hours. Cells were then counted for aberrant chromosomes using fluorescent in situ hybridization. The authors report no effect of RF exposure alone, and no overall increase in the number of cells containing aberrant chromosomes following RF exposure. However, the number of aberrant chromosomes per cell was increased by 0.11 events with RF exposure. The authors suggest RF exposure may affect DNA repair or alter the cell death pathway in response to damage. The authors also observed significant inter-individual sensitivity to X-ray exposure alone.
Findings		Effects
Status		Completed With Publication
Principal Investigator		University Naples Federico II, Naples Italy - manti@na.infn.it
Funding Agency		Wireless Technology Health Risks, Italy
Country		ITALY
References		Manti, L et al. Radiation Research, (2008) 169:575-583
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