Static magnetic field as biological modifier: a study on temperature dependent influence.
Magnetic fields seemingly alter a number of physiological indicators in intact animals and influence cellular metabolism. We have studied the magnetic field effects on the membrane and receptors of the reticulo-endothelial cells of bone marrow which are mainly responsible for the phagocytic activity of nanocolloid particles of human serum albumin tagged with Tc99m. A series of experiments carried out on immobilized mice exposed to a static 1.4 T SMF for 60 min at 27 degrees C or 37 degrees C body temperature showed an increased phagocytic activity at 37 degrees C and decreased activity at 27 degrees C.
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Zoology Department, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur.
D000818:Animals; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008280:Magnetics; D051379:Mice; D010587:Phagocytosis; D013696:Temperature