[Experimental data on extremely low frequency (ELF) electromagnetic fields].
At the current state of knowledge, the biological effects both in vitro and in vivo connected to low frequency electromagnetic fields (ELF) are not univocally interpreted. Indeed a lot of literature seems strictly related to the particular experimental procedure depending both on the biological target and the exposure features under consideration. The best studied biological parameters in vitro are kinetics of cell proliferation, change in enzymatic activities, intramembrane ionic flux and integrity of chromosome complement. In general, the study on genotoxic effects induced by simultaneous exposure to electromagnetic fields and known chemical or physical mutagenes is based on the theory that electromagnetic fields may interfere with mutagenic substances rather than affect directly genetic material. In addition, studies in vivo confirm different results both in different animal species and in different (nervous, neuroendocrine, immunitary systems). Finally, in order to evaluate the wide research activity on this subject, we need to take into account the main standard criteria adopted by the world scientific community, such as the peer review process and the confirmation of experimental data by means of independent repetitions.
Sezione di Medicina del Lavoro, DIMIMP, Università degli Studi di Bari.
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D000818:Animals; D004574:Electromagnetic Fields / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans