2014·In vitroAdverse effect
Neuronal response to extremely-low-frequency electromagnetic fields: melatonin modulation
Reale M et al. · International Journal of Radiation Biology · Italy
Summary
Human neuroblastoma cells exposed to 50 Hz ELF fields showed altered cytokine release and reduced viability; melatonin supplementation partially reversed the effects.
Key findings
- 01ELF exposure increased IL-6 and TNF-α release
- 02Melatonin (1 µM) restored cell viability toward control
- 03Suggests a mechanism for reported sleep disturbance near power lines
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