ID Number		2562
Study Type		In Vivo
Model		Immune reactivity was assessed in adult male lizards exposed 24 h/day for 8 weeks to 18801900 MHz DECT base radiation at average electric field intensity of 3.2 V/m.
Details		AUTHORS' ABSTRACT: Mina et al. 2016 (IEEE 6310): Purpose During the last three decades, the number of devices that emit non-ionizing electromagnetic radiation (EMR) at the wireless communication spectrum has rapidly increased and possible effects on living organisms have become a major concern. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of radiofrequency EMR emitted by a widely used wireless communication device, namely the Digital Enhanced Communication Telephony (DECT) base, on the immune responses of the Aegean wall lizard (Podarcis erhardii). Materials and methods Adult male lizards were exposed 24 h/day for 8 weeks to 18801900 MHz DECT base radiation at average electric field intensity of 3.2 V/m. Immune reactivity was assessed using the phytohemagglutinin (PHA) skin swelling and mixed lymphocyte reaction (MLR) tests. Results Our results revealed a noticeable suppression (approximately 45%) of inflammatory responses in EMR-exposed lizards compared to sham-exposed animals. T cell-mediated responses were marginally affected. Conclusion Daily radiofrequency EMR exposure seems to affect, at least partially, the immunocompetence of the Aegean wall lizard.
Findings		Effects
Status		Completed With Publication
Principal Investigator		University of Athens, Greece
Funding Agency		?????
Country		GREECE
References		Mina, D et al. International Journal of Radiation Biology., (2016) 92:162-168
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