The effect of electromagnetic field on weight of kidney

Introduction: Our environment is exposed to electromagnetic fields by development and industrialization of life. The kidneys are bean-shaped organs that serve several essential regulatory roles in vertebrates. Their main function is to regulate the balance of electrolytes in the blood, along with maintaining pH homeostasis. The aim of this investigation was to evaluate the effects of extremely low frequency electromagnetic fields (50Hz) on weight of kidney in Balb/C mice. Materials and methods: In this study 16 adult mice were divided into two groups of 8: control group, and experimental group (50Hz and 4mT). Duration of exposure was 4 hours per day for 15 continuous days. After 15 days we dissected all animals and removed their kidneys, then we evaluated body weight and weight of kidney. Data was analyzed using one way ANOVA test. Results: Exposure to electromagnetic fields (50Hz, 4mT) decreased body weight, therefore weight of kidney was decreased. These changes were significant statistically (p<0.001). Conclusion: The exposure to extremely low-frequency electromagnetic fields changed the weight of kidney in mice

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Kidney , Electromagnetic fields , 50Hz , Mice