A far-field radio-frequency experimental exposure system with unrestrained mice

Many studies have been performed on exploring the effects of radio-frequency (RF) energy on biological function in vivo. In particular, gene expression results have been inconclusive due, in part, to a lack of a standardized experimental procedure. This research describes a new far field RF exposure...

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Published in:SpringerPlus 2015-11, Vol.4 (1), p.669-669, Article 669
Main Authors: Hansen, Jared W., Asif, Sajid, Singelmann, Lauren, Khan, Muhammad Saeed, Ghosh, Sumit, Gustad, Tom, Doetkott, Curt, Braaten, Benjamin D., Ewert, Daniel L.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Biomedical and Life Sciences
Humanities and Social Sciences
Methodology
multidisciplinary
Science
Science (multidisciplinary)
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Summary:Many studies have been performed on exploring the effects of radio-frequency (RF) energy on biological function in vivo. In particular, gene expression results have been inconclusive due, in part, to a lack of a standardized experimental procedure. This research describes a new far field RF exposure system for unrestrained murine models that reduces experimental error. The experimental procedure includes the materials used, the creation of a patch antenna, the uncertainty analysis of the equipment, characterization of the test room, experimental equipment used and setup, power density and specific absorption rate experiment, and discussion. The result of this research is an experimental exposure system to be applied to future biological studies.
ISSN:2193-1801
2193-1801
DOI:10.1186/s40064-015-1433-5