ID Number		2117
Study Type		In Vitro
Model		Static and 50 Hz (ELF) exposure to primary human T-cell populations and analysis of proliferation and inflammatory cytokine secretion
Details		Primary human CD4+ helper T cells from volunteers (n = 8) were exposed to static and 50 Hz magnetic fields at 0.5 milliT for 2 hours and analyzed for differentiation, proliferation, and release of inflammatory cytokines. The authors report CD4+ CD45- (memory T-cell) subtypes showed more significant decreases in IFN-gamma secretion, proliferation, and intracellular Ca++ than CD4+ CD45+ (mature but naive) subtypes. The effect was transient and reversible. The authors suggest magnetic fields might be used to manipulate the immune response.
Findings		Effects
Status		Completed With Publication
Principal Investigator		Università di Palermo, Italy
Funding Agency		Private/Instit.
Country		ITALY
References		Salerno, S et al. Radiat Res, (2009) 172:444-450
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