954 MHz microwaves enhance the mutagenic properties of mitomycin C.
This paper focuses on the combined effects of microwaves from mobile communication frequencies and a chemical DNA damaging agent mitomycin C (MMC). The investigation was performed in vitro by exposing whole blood samples to a 954 MHz emitting antenna from a GSM (Global System for Mobile Communication) base station, followed by lymphocyte cultivation in the presence of MMC. A highly reproducible synergistic effect was observed as based on the frequencies of sister chromatid exchanges in metaphase figures.
Maes
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VITO, Environment Division, Mol, Belgium.
Collier
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Slaets
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Verschaeve
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D002453:Cell Cycle; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008214:Lymphocytes / Q000187:drug effects / Q000528:radiation effects; D008297:Male; D008872:Microwaves / Q000009:adverse effects*; D016685:Mitomycin / Q000633:toxicity*; D009153:Mutagens / Q000633:toxicity*; D012854:Sister Chromatid Exchange
D009153:Mutagens; D016685:Mitomycin