Usikalu, M.R. and Rotimi, S. O and Achuka, J.A (2016) EFFECTS OF 900 MHZ RADIOFREQUENCY RADIATION ON THE RATS’ LIVER. Jurnal Teknologi, 78 (6). pp. 19-24. ISSN 2180–3722
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Abstract
The goal of the study is to evaluate the liver function tests and histological alterations of the rats liver cells after exposure to mobile phone radiation. To perform the liver function test Aspartate transaminase (AST) U.V kinetic test kit produced by CYPRESS DIAGNOSTICS and spectrophotometer was used. Wistar rats (male, 5 week old, approximate body weight 30-40 g) (N = 12) were exposed to 900 MHz mobile phone radiation of Global System Mobile signal modulation (GSM), whole body average specific absorption rate SAR of 1.090W/kg. Twelve (12) male rats were used for the study divided into 3 groups of 4 rats each. Group B and Group C were exposed to 4 hours/day and 8 hours/day mobile phone radiation during calling mode for 2 months respectively while Group A served as control. There was significant reduction in total protein, globulin, while there was significantly increased in Glutamate Oxalacetate Transaminase (GOT), Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP), Albumin, total bilirubin in the rats (Group B and C) exposed to mobile phone radiation when compared to the control group but there was no histological alteration in the arrangement of cells in both control and exposed group. The results of this study suggest that, under the experimental conditions applied, repeated 900 MHz irradiation could modify liver functions.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | 900 MHz mobile phone radiation, liver, histology, liver function tests |
| Subjects: | Q Science > Q Science (General) Q Science > QC Physics |
| Divisions: | Faculty of Engineering, Science and Mathematics > School of Physics |
| Depositing User: | Mrs Hannah Akinwumi |
| Date Deposited: | 30 Jan 2017 10:46 |
| Last Modified: | 30 Jan 2017 10:46 |
| URI: | http://eprints.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/id/eprint/7680 |
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