ID Number		929
Study Type		In Vivo
Model		2450 MHz (AM-120 Hz) exposure to rats and analysis of thermoregulation
Details		Long Evans rats were exposed to 2450 MHz (AM-120 Hz) for up to 2 hours at power densities of up to 9.6 W/kg. Core body temperatures were significantly elevated at exposure levels of 2 W/kg and higher. Exposure of normal rats resulted in increased corticosterone levels, exposure of hypophysectomized rats showed much less of an increase demonstrating a dependence on ACTH, and exposure to dexamethasone treated rats completely inhibited any increase in corticosterone levels. The authors conclude microwave induced corticosteroid production is dependent upon hyperthermic stimulation of the adrenal axis.
Findings		Effects (only at thermal levels)
Status		Completed With Publication
Principal Investigator		NIOSH, USA - wlotz@cdc.gov
Funding Agency		NIOSH, USA
Country		UNITED STATES
References		Lotz, WG et al. J. Appl. Physiol.: Respiratory, Environmental, Exercise Physiol., (1979) 47:1284-1288 Lotz, WG et al. J. Appl. Physiol.: Respiratory, Environmental, Exercise Physiol., (1978) 44:438-445
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