Pyramidal Cell Loss in the Cornu Ammonis of 32-day-old Female Rats Following Exposure to a 900 Megahertz Electromagnetic Field During Prenatal Days 13–21

• DOI: 10.14704/nq.2013.11.4.701
• Publication Date: 2014-01-15T17:58:22Z
• Authors: Orhan Baş; Osman Fikret Sönmez; Ali Aslan; Ayşe İkinci; Hatice Hancı; Mehmet Yıldırım; Haydar Kaya; Metehan Akça; Ersan Odacı
• Keywords: Pyramidal cell; Cresyl violet; Prenatal development

The number of studies reporting that the electromagnetic field (EMF) emitted by mobile phones affects human health is increasing day. In previous we reported a 900 megahertz (MHz) EMF applied throughout prenatal period reduced pyramidal cells in cornu ammonis rat pups postnatal period. this study investigated effect MHz on days 13-21 For purpose, pregnant rats were divided into experimental and control groups. Experimental group exposed to pregnancy. No procedure was group. Newborn female added study, no performed these after birth. Five newborn obtained from six All decapitated 32nd day, histological procedures brain tissues. Sections stained with Cresyl fast violet. optical dissector technique used estimate total ammonis. subjected histopathological evaluations. Our results showed exposure during led significant decrease (P<0.05). Histopathological examination revealed picnotic pups. cell loss may therefore be attributed period.

NeuroQuantology | December 2013 Volume 11 Issue 4 Page 591-599