Journal of Drug Metabolism & Toxicology
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Heba M Fahmy

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• Research Article
  Effect of Radiofrequency Waves Emitted From Conventional WIFI Devices on Some Oxidative Stress Parameters in Rat Kidney
  Author(s): Heba M Fahmy, Faten F Mohammed, Radwa T Abdelrahman, Mariem M Abu Elfetoh and Yomna A MohammedHeba M Fahmy, Faten F Mohammed, Radwa T Abdelrahman, Mariem M Abu Elfetoh and Yomna A Mohammed
  
  Wireless Fidelity (WIFI) is widely used in cell phones, computers and electronic devices to access the Internet. It is unclear whether or not the frequency range of the WIFI has any harmful biological effects. In this report, the effect of standard 2.45 GHz radio frequency source (Averaged whole body specific absorption rate (SAR) 0.01 W/ Kg, 24 hours daily for 40 successive days) on some oxidative stress parameters was examined in Wistar female rats. We found that exposure to WIFI decreased the malondialdehyde levels as well as the glutathione-S-transferase and catalase activities. Moreover, the activity of superoxide dismutase showed significant increase in the WIFIexposed group relative to the control group. Meanwhile, kidney functions were found to be unaffected. In addition, no significant histological alterations in rats’ kidneys were detected in WIFI-exposed group. These .. View More»
  

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