Evaluation of mutagenicity by exposure to intermediate frequency (2, 10, 20 kHz) magnetic fields
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In this study, we examine mutagenicity of 2, 10 and 20 kHz, 0.8mT intermediate frequency magnetic fields (IF-MFs) by mouse lymphoma assay (MLA) using L5178Y tk3.7.2c cells. The result shows that no significant increase or decrease in mutation frequency by exposure to any IF-MFs. In addition, no significant difference was observed in colony formation such as shape or frequency of large and small colonies between unexposed control and exposed cells. These results suggest that IF-MFs do not have mutagenic potential in the present experimental condition.
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تاریخ انتشار 2008