ID Number		2225
Study Type		Epidemiology
Model		50 Hz ELF occupational exposure to workers in Italy and correlation with immune function
Details		Human peripheral blood lymphocytes (PBL) from workers (n = 121) occupationally exposed to 50 Hz ELF were isolated and immune function was examined. The authors report decreased natural killer cell activity for individuals exposed to a time-weighted average greater than 1 microT, and a non-significant decreased trend was observed for individuals exposed to a time-weighted average between 0.21-0.99 microT. The authors speculate that such an effect may also increase the risk of neurodegenerative disorders (also associated with natural killer cell changes).
Findings		Effects
Status		Completed With Publication
Principal Investigator		Univ Modena Reggio Emilia, Italy
Funding Agency		Private/Instit.
Country		ITALY
References		Gobba, F et al. Int J Immunopathol Pharmacol., (2009) 22:1059-1066
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