Histopathology of the Harderian gland of rodents exposed to ELF magnetic fields

The Harderian gland is a possible magnetosensitive organ. The aim of this study was to look at the possible effects on the Harderian gland of mice after exposure to an artificial magnetic field. Sixty 0F1 three-month old female mice were selected for this study. The mice were exposed continuously to...

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Published in:Bioelectrochemistry and Bioenergetics 1993-03, Vol.30, p.203-207
Main Authors: Picazo, M.L., Catalá, M.D., Bardasano, J.L.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Biological and medical sciences
Effects of various physical factors on living matter (vibrations, electric field, ultrasound, sound...)
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Tissues, organs and organisms biophysics
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Summary:The Harderian gland is a possible magnetosensitive organ. The aim of this study was to look at the possible effects on the Harderian gland of mice after exposure to an artificial magnetic field. Sixty 0F1 three-month old female mice were selected for this study. The mice were exposed continuously to an artificial magnetic field of 1 G (10 −4 T) and 50 Hz during a three-month period. The effects were evaluated histologically. The results show, only in the experimental group, non-reversible histopathological lesions with anaplasic foci in 26% of Harderian glands. These lesions also include in situ development of adenocarcinomas. Confidence intervals applied to the statistical studies show 95% and 99% (14.75–41.13 and 11.54–45.72, respectively).
ISSN:0302-4598
DOI:10.1016/0302-4598(93)80079-A