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Sırav B, Seyhan N. Effects of GSM modulated radio-frequency electromagnetic radiation on permeability of blood-brain barrier in male & female rats. J Chem Neuroanat 2016; 75:123-7. [PMID: 26723545 DOI: 10.1016/j.jchemneu.2015.12.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2015] [Revised: 12/08/2015] [Accepted: 12/10/2015] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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With the increased use of mobile phones, their biological and health effects have become more important. Usage of mobile phones near the head increases the possibility of effects on brain tissue. This study was designed to investigate the possible effects of pulse modulated 900MHz and 1800MHz radio-frequency radiation on the permeability of blood-brain barrier of rats. Study was performed with 6 groups of young adult male and female wistar albino rats. The permeability of blood-brain barrier to intravenously injected evans blue dye was quantitatively examined for both control and radio-frequency radiarion exposed groups. For male groups; Evans blue content in the whole brain was found to be 0.08±0.01mg% in the control, 0.13±0.03mg% in 900MHz exposed and 0.26±0.05mg% in 1800MHz exposed animals. In both male radio-frequency radiation exposed groups, the permeability of blood-brain barrier found to be increased with respect to the controls (p<0.01). 1800MHz pulse modulated radio-frequency radiation exposure was found more effective on the male animals (p<0.01). For female groups; dye contents in the whole brains were 0.14±0.01mg% in the control, 0.24±0.03mg% in 900MHz exposed and 0.14±0.02mg% in 1800MHz exposed animals. No statistical variance found between the control and 1800MHz exposed animals (p>0.01). However 900MHz pulse modulated radio-frequency exposure was found effective on the permeability of blood-brain barrier of female animals. Results have shown that 20min pulse modulated radio-frequency radiation exposure of 900MHz and 1800MHz induces an effect and increases the permeability of blood-brain barrier of male rats. For females, 900MHz was found effective and it could be concluded that this result may due to the physiological differences between female and male animals. The results of this study suggest that mobile phone radation could lead to increase the permeability of blood-brain barrier under non-thermal exposure levels. More studies are needed to demonstrate the mechanisms of that breakdown.
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- Bahriye Sırav
- Gazi University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Biophysics, Ankara, Turkey; Gazi Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection Center, Ankara, Turkey.
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- Gazi University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Biophysics, Ankara, Turkey; Gazi Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection Center, Ankara, Turkey
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Sharma A, Sisodia R, Bhatnagar D, Saxena VK. Spatial memory and learning performance and its relationship to protein synthesis of Swiss albino mice exposed to 10 GHz microwaves. Int J Radiat Biol 2013; 90:29-35. [PMID: 23952535 DOI: 10.3109/09553002.2013.835883] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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PURPOSE To study the possible role of microwave (MW) exposure on spatial memory of Swiss albino mice and its relationship to protein concentration in whole brain. MATERIALS AND METHODS Mice were exposed to 10 GHz (Giga Hertz) microwaves with the power density of 0.25 mW/cm(2) (milliwatt per centimeter square) with average whole body specific absorption rate (SAR) 0.1790 W/kg daily for 2 hours per day (h/day) for 30 days. After exposure mice were tested for spatial memory performance using Morris water maze test (MWT). For this purpose mice (6-8 weeks old) were divided into two groups: (i) Sham exposed, and (ii) microwaves exposed. After initial training for two days, MWT was performed for another 6 days. Protein was estimated 48 h after exposure and immediately after completion of MWT. RESULTS Both sham-exposed and microwaves-exposed animals showed a significant decrease in escape time with training. Microwaves-exposed animals had statistically significant higher mean latency to reach the target quadrant compared to sham exposed. A concurrent decrease in protein levels was estimated in whole brain of the exposed mice compared to sham-exposed mice. CONCLUSIONS It can be concluded from the current study that exposure to microwave radiation caused decrements in the ability of mice to learn the special memory task, this may be due to simultaneous decrease in protein levels in the brain of mice.
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Chen Y, Liu L. Modern methods for delivery of drugs across the blood-brain barrier. Adv Drug Deliv Rev 2012; 64:640-65. [PMID: 22154620 DOI: 10.1016/j.addr.2011.11.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 606] [Impact Index Per Article: 50.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2011] [Revised: 11/21/2011] [Accepted: 11/21/2011] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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The blood-brain barrier (BBB) is a highly regulated and efficient barrier that provides a sanctuary to the brain. It is designed to regulate brain homeostasis and to permit selective transport of molecules that are essential for brain function. Unfortunately, drug transport to the brain is hampered by this almost impermeable, highly selective and well coordinated barrier. With progress in molecular biology, the BBB is better understood, particularly under different pathological conditions. This review will discuss the barrier issue from a biological and pathological perspective to provide a better insight to the challenges and opportunities associated with the BBB. Modern methods which can take advantage of these opportunities will be reviewed. Applications of nanotechnology in drug transport, receptor-mediated targeting and transport, and finally cell-mediated drug transport will also be covered in the review. The challenge of delivering an effective therapy to the brain is formidable; solutions will likely involve concerted multidisciplinary approaches that take into account BBB biology as well as the unique features associated with the pathological condition to be treated.
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- Yan Chen
- School of Pharmacy, CHIRI, WABRI, Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia, Australia.
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Stam R. Electromagnetic fields and the blood–brain barrier. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2010; 65:80-97. [DOI: 10.1016/j.brainresrev.2010.06.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2010] [Revised: 06/09/2010] [Accepted: 06/09/2010] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Sİrav B, Seyhan N. Blood-Brain Barrier Disruption by Continuous-Wave Radio Frequency Radiation. Electromagn Biol Med 2009; 28:215-22. [DOI: 10.1080/15368370802608738] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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László J. Physiological effects of static magnetic fields. Orv Hetil 2009; 150:1267-73. [DOI: 10.1556/oh.2009.28654] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Az alábbiakban kísérletet teszek arra, hogy röviden számot adjak a sztatikus mágneses terek eddig bizonyított élettani hatásairól, kiemelve a hazai tapasztalatokat. E tudományterület fejlődésének jelentős lökést adott a nukleáris magrezonancia módszer elterjedése az orvosi diagnosztikában. Idehaza eddig elsősorban a kísérleti farmakológia, illetve neurológia eszköztárába tartozó kísérletek közül vezetett több pozitív eredményre. Ezek alapján a következő két megalapozott kijelentést tehetjük: 1. Létrehozható olyan sztatikus mágneses tér, amelynek állatkísérletben bizonyított, statisztikusan szignifikáns fiziológiás hatása van. 2. Ez a hatás biológiai, a mágneses tér a szervezet endogén rendszereit mozgósítja egy-egy patologikus folyamat leküzdésére. Választ elsősorban arra keresünk, hogy vajon fel tudjuk-e ezt a hatást használni terápiás célokra.
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- János László
- 1 Magyar Tudományos Akadémia Matematikai Tudományok Osztálya Budapest Nádor u. 7. 1051
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Nittby H, Brun A, Eberhardt J, Malmgren L, Persson BRR, Salford LG. Increased blood-brain barrier permeability in mammalian brain 7 days after exposure to the radiation from a GSM-900 mobile phone. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2009; 16:103-12. [PMID: 19345073 DOI: 10.1016/j.pathophys.2009.01.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 99] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2008] [Accepted: 01/30/2009] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Microwaves were for the first time produced by humans in 1886 when radio waves were broadcasted and received. Until then microwaves had only existed as a part of the cosmic background radiation since the birth of universe. By the following utilization of microwaves in telegraph communication, radars, television and above all, in the modern mobile phone technology, mankind is today exposed to microwaves at a level up to 10(20) times the original background radiation since the birth of universe. Our group has earlier shown that the electromagnetic radiation emitted by mobile phones alters the permeability of the blood-brain barrier (BBB), resulting in albumin extravasation immediately and 14 days after 2h of exposure. In the background section of this report, we present a thorough review of the literature on the demonstrated effects (or lack of effects) of microwave exposure upon the BBB. Furthermore, we have continued our own studies by investigating the effects of GSM mobile phone radiation upon the blood-brain barrier permeability of rats 7 days after one occasion of 2h of exposure. Forty-eight rats were exposed in TEM-cells for 2h at non-thermal specific absorption rates (SARs) of 0mW/kg, 0.12mW/kg, 1.2mW/kg, 12mW/kg and 120mW/kg. Albumin extravasation over the BBB, neuronal albumin uptake and neuronal damage were assessed. Albumin extravasation was enhanced in the mobile phone exposed rats as compared to sham controls after this 7-day recovery period (Fisher's exact probability test, p=0.04 and Kruskal-Wallis, p=0.012), at the SAR-value of 12mW/kg (Mann-Whitney, p=0.007) and with a trend of increased albumin extravasation also at the SAR-values of 0.12mW/kg and 120mW/kg. There was a low, but significant correlation between the exposure level (SAR-value) and occurrence of focal albumin extravasation (r(s)=0.33; p=0.04). The present findings are in agreement with our earlier studies where we have seen increased BBB permeability immediately and 14 days after exposure. We here discuss the present findings as well as the previous results of altered BBB permeability from our and other laboratories.
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- Henrietta Nittby
- Department of Neurosurgery, Lund University, The Rausing Laboratory and Lund University Hospital, S-22185, Lund, Sweden
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Narayanan SN, Kumar RS, Potu BK, Nayak S, Mailankot M. Spatial memory performance of Wistar rats exposed to mobile phone. Clinics (Sao Paulo) 2009; 64:231-4. [PMID: 19330250 PMCID: PMC2666459 DOI: 10.1590/s1807-59322009000300014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2008] [Accepted: 11/10/2008] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION With the tremendous increase in number of mobile phone users world wide, the possible risks of this technology have become a serious concern. OBJECTIVE We tested the effects of mobile phone exposure on spatial memory performance. MATERIALS AND METHODS Male Wistar rats (10-12 weeks old) were exposed to 50 missed calls/day for 4 weeks from a GSM (900/1800 MHz) mobile phone in vibratory mode (no ring tone). After the experimental period, the animals were tested for spatial memory performance using the Morris water maze test. RESULTS Both phone exposed and control animals showed a significant decrease in escape time with training. Phone exposed animals had significantly (approximately 3 times) higher mean latency to reach the target quadrant and spent significantly (approximately 2 times) less time in the target quadrant than age- and sex-matched controls. CONCLUSION Mobile phone exposure affected the acquisition of learned responses in Wistar rats. This in turn points to the poor spatial navigation and the object place configurations of the phone-exposed animals.
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- Department of Anatomy, Kasturba Medical College - Manipal, India. Tel.: 91 820 2922637,
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László J, Gyires K. 3 T homogeneous static magnetic field of a clinical MR significantly inhibits pain in mice. Life Sci 2008; 84:12-7. [PMID: 19000698 DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2008.10.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2008] [Revised: 10/01/2008] [Accepted: 10/04/2008] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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AIMS In recent years nuclear magnetic resonance (MR) systems have proliferated worldwide. This imaging/spectroscopy technique utilizes a strong homogeneous static magnetic field, much smaller time-varying gradient magnetic fields, and radiofrequency radiation. Many studies addressed the question of potential adverse side effects induced by MR, but less attention has been paid to its potential beneficial, therapeutical effects. The present study shows that whole body exposure of mice to the 3 T homogeneous static magnetic field of a clinical MR resulted in a statistically significant antinociceptive activity. MAIN METHODS Antinociceptive activity was studied in the writhing test, where pain was elicited by the intraperitoneal injection of 0.6% acetic acid in the mouse. No imaging sequence of the MR was used during the experiments. Mice could freely move in their cage without any restraint. KEY FINDINGS An antinociceptive activity of 68+/-2% (p<0.001, n=18) was found. Subcutaneous injection of naloxone (0.2 mg/kg) in the mice reversed the magnetic field-induced antinociceptive activity. The effect of noise, vibration and lighting stimuli could be neglected. Although motion-induced effects generated in the body of the mice could not be completely excluded, their influence on pain perception was estimated to be below threshold. SIGNIFICANCE MR's static magnetic field should be regarded as a potential therapeutical tool.
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- János László
- Section for Mathematics, Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Budapest, Nádor u. 7, 1051-Hungary.
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Nittby H, Grafström G, Eberhardt JL, Malmgren L, Brun A, Persson BRR, Salford LG. Radiofrequency and extremely low-frequency electromagnetic field effects on the blood-brain barrier. Electromagn Biol Med 2008; 27:103-26. [PMID: 18568929 DOI: 10.1080/15368370802061995] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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During the last century, mankind has introduced electricity and during the very last decades, the microwaves of the modern communication society have spread a totally new entity--the radiofrequency fields--around the world. How does this affect biology on Earth? The mammalian brain is protected by the blood-brain barrier, which prevents harmful substances from reaching the brain tissue. There is evidence that exposure to electromagnetic fields at non thermal levels disrupts this barrier. In this review, the scientific findings in this field are presented. The result is a complex picture, where some studies show effects on the blood-brain barrier, whereas others do not. Possible mechanisms for the interactions between electromagnetic fields and the living organisms are discussed. Demonstrated effects on the blood-brain barrier, as well as a series of other effects upon biology, have caused societal anxiety. Continued research is needed to come to an understanding of how these possible effects can be neutralized, or at least reduced. Furthermore, it should be kept in mind that proven effects on biology also should have positive potentials, e.g., for medical use.
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- Henrietta Nittby
- Department of Neurosurgery, The Rausing Laboratory, Lund University, Lund, Sweden.
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Salford LG, Nittby H, Brun A, Grafström G, Eberhardt JL, Malmgren L, Persson BRR. Non-thermal effects of EMF upon the mammalian brain: the Lund experience. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2007. [DOI: 10.1007/s10669-007-9118-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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McKay JC, Prato FS, Thomas AW. A literature review: The effects of magnetic field exposure on blood flow and blood vessels in the microvasculature. Bioelectromagnetics 2007; 28:81-98. [PMID: 17004242 DOI: 10.1002/bem.20284] [Citation(s) in RCA: 85] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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The effect of magnetic field (MF) exposure on microcirculation and microvasculature is not clear or widely explored. In the limited body of data that exists, there are contradictions as to the effects of MFs on blood perfusion and pressure. Approximately half of the cited studies indicate a vasodilatory effect of MFs; the remaining half indicate that MFs could trigger either vasodilation or vasoconstriction depending on initial vessel tone. Few studies indicate that MFs cause a decrease in perfusion or no effect. There is a further lack of investigation into the cellular effects of MFs on microcirculation and microvasculature. The role of nitric oxide (NO) in mediating microcirculatory MF effects has been minimally explored and results are mixed, with four studies supporting an increase in NO activity, one supporting a biphasic effect, and five indicating no effect. MF effects on angiogenesis are also reported: seven studies supporting an increase and two a decrease. Possible reasons for these contradictions are explored. This review also considers the effects of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and anesthetics on microcirculation. Recommendations for future work include studies aimed at the cellular/mechanistic level, studies involving perfusion measurements both during and post-exposure, studies testing the effect of MFs on anesthetics, and investigation into the microcirculatory effects of MRI.
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- Julia C McKay
- Bioelectromagnetics, Imaging Program, Lawson Health Research Institute, London, Ontario, Canada
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D'Andrea JA, Chou CK, Johnston SA, Adair ER. Microwave effects on the nervous system. Bioelectromagnetics 2004; Suppl 6:S107-47. [PMID: 14628310 DOI: 10.1002/bem.10179] [Citation(s) in RCA: 73] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Studies have evaluated the electroencephalography (EEG) of humans and laboratory animals during and after Radiofrequency (RF) exposures. Effects of RF exposure on the blood-brain barrier (BBB) have been generally accepted for exposures that are thermalizing. Low level exposures that report alterations of the BBB remain controversial. Exposure to high levels of RF energy can damage the structure and function of the nervous system. Much research has focused on the neurochemistry of the brain and the reported effects of RF exposure. Research with isolated brain tissue has provided new results that do not seem to rely on thermal mechanisms. Studies of individuals who are reported to be sensitive to electric and magnetic fields are discussed. In this review of the literature, it is difficult to draw conclusions concerning hazards to human health. The many exposure parameters such as frequency, orientation, modulation, power density, and duration of exposure make direct comparison of many experiments difficult. At high exposure power densities, thermal effects are prevalent and can lead to adverse consequences. At lower levels of exposure biological effects may still occur but thermal mechanisms are not ruled out. It is concluded that the diverse methods and experimental designs as well as lack of replication of many seemingly important studies prevents formation of definite conclusions concerning hazardous nervous system health effects from RF exposure. The only firm conclusion that may be drawn is the potential for hazardous thermal consequences of high power RF exposure.
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- John A D'Andrea
- Naval Health Research Center Detachment, Brooks City-Base, TX 78235-5365, USA.
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Okano H, Ohkubo C. Effects of static magnetic fields on plasma levels of angiotensin II and aldosterone associated with arterial blood pressure in genetically hypertensive rats. Bioelectromagnetics 2003; 24:403-12. [PMID: 12929159 DOI: 10.1002/bem.10139] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Effects of static magnetic fields (SMFs) on development of hypertension were investigated using young male, stroke resistant, spontaneously hypertensive rats (SHRs) beginning at 7 weeks of age. SHRs were randomly assigned to two different exposure groups or an unexposed group. The SHRs in the exposure groups were constantly exposed to two different types of external SMFs of 3.0-10.0 mT or 8.0-25.0 mT for 12 weeks. The SMFs were generated from permanent magnetic plates attached to the rat cage. The blood pressure (BP) of each rat was determined at weekly intervals using indirect tail-cuff method. The SMFs suppressed and retarded the development of hypertension in both exposed groups to a statistically significant extent for several weeks, as compared with an unexposed group. The antipressor effects were related to the extent of reduction in plasma levels of angiotensin II and aldosterone in the SHRs. These results suggest that the SMFs of mT intensities with spatial gradients could be attributable to suppression of early BP elevation via hormonal regulatory system.
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- Hideyuki Okano
- Department of Environmental Health, National Institute of Public Health, Tokyo, Japan.
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Pandikow B. Nachtrag zu dem Artikel: Ein einfaches Phantom zur Kalibrierung und Qualitätsüberprüfung von Bestrahlungsplanungssystemen. Z Med Phys 2000. [DOI: 10.1016/s0939-3889(15)70292-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Shivers RR, Wijsman JA. Blood-brain barrier permeability during hyperthermia. PROGRESS IN BRAIN RESEARCH 1998; 115:413-24. [PMID: 9632944 DOI: 10.1016/s0079-6123(08)62044-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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- R R Shivers
- Department of Zoology, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada.
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Prato FS, Wills JM, Roger J, Frappier H, Drost DJ, Lee TY, Shivers RR, Zabel P. Blood-brain barrier permeability in rats is altered by exposure to magnetic fields associated with magnetic resonance imaging at 1.5 T. Microsc Res Tech 1994; 27:528-34. [PMID: 8012055 DOI: 10.1002/jemt.1070270607] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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We have previously reported that exposure of rats to low-field (0.15 T) magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) increases blood-brain barrier (BBB) permeability. However, a number of investigators have failed to observe this effect when high-field MRI (1.5 T or higher) is used. Therefore, we investigated whether or not we would observe changes using our technique at these higher fields. Adult male Sprague-Dawley rats were anaesthetised and then exposed to a 22.5 min imaging or sham procedure. Immediately following exposure, rats were injected with 1 MBq of 153Gd-DTPA intracardially and then immediately re-exposed for an additional 22.5 min. The rats were killed 1h following the second MRI exposure, at which time the brain was resected and 3 ml of venous blood collected. The ratio of radioactivity per gram of brain to radioactivity per milliliter of blood, known as the brain-blood partition coefficient, was determined and used as a measure of BBB permeability. Groups of animals had different exposures. Group 1 (n = 9) was exposed to a clinically relevant MRI procedure. Group 2 (n = 20) was exposed to the same procedure except the rf specific absorption rate (SAR) was reduced to 25% and the animals were positioned 15 cm from imager centre to increase the time-varying magnetic field from 0.4 to 2.8 T/s. For the sham exposures (n = 21), the animals were placed in the imager with the static field ramped down to zero and exposed to a sound recording simulating a MRI examination.(ABSTRACT TRUNCATED AT 250 WORDS)
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- F S Prato
- Department of Nuclear Medicine and Magnetic Resonance, St. Joseph's Health Centre, London, Ontario, Canada
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Salford LG, Brun A, Sturesson K, Eberhardt JL, Persson BR. Permeability of the blood-brain barrier induced by 915 MHz electromagnetic radiation, continuous wave and modulated at 8, 16, 50, and 200 Hz. Microsc Res Tech 1994; 27:535-42. [PMID: 8012056 DOI: 10.1002/jemt.1070270608] [Citation(s) in RCA: 104] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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Biological effects of electromagnetic fields (EMF) on the blood-brain barrier (BBB) can be studied in sensitive and specific models. In a previous investigation of the permeability of the blood-brain barrier after exposure to the various EMF-components of proton magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), we found that the exposure to MRI induced leakage of Evans Blue labeled proteins normally not passing the BBB of rats [Salford et al. (1992), in: Resonance Phenomena in Biology, Oxford University Press, pp. 87-91]. In the present investigation we exposed male and female Fischer 344 rats in a transverse electromagnetic transmission line chamber to microwaves of 915 MHz as continuous wave (CW) and pulse-modulated with repetition rates of 8, 16, 50, and 200 s-1. The specific energy absorption rate (SAR) varied between 0.016 and 5 W/kg. The rats were not anesthetized during the 2-hour exposure. All animals were sacrificed by perfusion-fixation of the brains under chloral hydrate anesthesia about 1 hour after the exposure. The brains were perfused with saline for 3-4 minutes, and thereafter fixed in 4% formaldehyde for 5-6 minutes. Central coronal sections of the brains were dehydrated and embedded in paraffin and sectioned at 5 microns. Albumin and fibrinogen were demonstrated immunohistochemically. The results show albumin leakage in 5 of 62 of the controls and in 56 of 184 of the animals exposed to 915 MHz microwaves. Continuous wave resulted in 14 positive findings of 35, which differ significantly from the controls (P = 0.002).(ABSTRACT TRUNCATED AT 250 WORDS)
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- L G Salford
- Department of Neurosurgery, Lund University, Sweden
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Liburdy RP, de Manincor DJ, Roos MS, Brennan KM. Permeability of the blood-brain barrier of the rat is not significantly altered by NMR exposure. Ann N Y Acad Sci 1992; 649:345-9. [PMID: 1580507 DOI: 10.1111/j.1749-6632.1992.tb49626.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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- R P Liburdy
- Bioelectromagnetics Research Group, Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory, University of California, Berkeley 94720
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Prato FS, Kavaliers M, Ossenkopp KP, Carson JJ, Drost DJ, Frappier JR. Extremely low frequency magnetic field exposure from MRI/MRS procedures. Implications for patients (acute exposures) and operational personnel (chronic exposures). Ann N Y Acad Sci 1992; 649:44-58. [PMID: 1580517 DOI: 10.1111/j.1749-6632.1992.tb49595.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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- F S Prato
- Department of Nuclear Medicine and Magnetic Resonance, London, Ontario, Canada
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