ID Number		2403
Study Type		Human / Provocation
Model		Saliva was collected from mobile phone users and analyzed for protein and enzymes.
Details		AUTHORS' ABSTRACT: Hashemipour et al. 2014 (IEEE #5721) [See IEEE #5722}: Background: The possibility of side effects associated with the electromagnetic waves emitted from mobile phones is a controversial issue. The present study aimed to evaluate the effect of mobile phone use on parotid gland salivary concentrations of protein, amylase, lipase, immunoglobulin A, lysozyme, lactoferrin, peroxidase and C-reactive protein. Methods: Stimulated salivary samples were collected simultaneously from both parotid glands of 86 healthy volunteers. Salivary flow rate and salivary concentrations of proteins, amylase, lipase, lysozyme, lactoferrin, peroxidase, C-reactive protein and immunoglobulin A, were measured. Data were analysed using t-tests and one-way analyses of variance. Results: Salivary flow rate and parotid gland salivary concentrations of protein were significantly higher on the right side compared to the left in those that predominantly held mobile phones on the right side. In addition, there was a decrease in concentrations of amylase, lipase, lysozyme, lactoferrin and peroxidase. Conclusion: The side of dominant mobile phone use was associated with differences in salivary flow rate and parotid gland salivary concentrations, in right-dominant users. Although mobile phone use influenced salivary composition, the relationship was not significant.
Findings		Effects
Status		Completed With Publication
Principal Investigator		Oral and Dental Diseases Research Center, Kerman,
Funding Agency		?????
Country		IRAN (ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF)
References		Hashemipour, MS et al. The Journal of Laryngology & Otology., (2014) 128:454-462
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