Effect of Electromagnetic Waves Generated by Base Transiver Station on Liver Enzymes in Female Rats

Abstract

Background: This study was investigating the effect of electromagnetic wave generated by mobile and base transceiver station (900 MHz) on liver enzymes in both mature and immature female age. Materials and Methods: In this study, 20 rats Sprague Dawley white mature female age 8 to 9 weeks and weight 180 to 200 g and 20 rats immature age 3 to 4 weeks, weight 80 to 100 g, each age group were randomly divided in two groups (control and test). Test groups, were daily for four hours and four different times exposed to electromagnetic waves with signal generator (900 MHz), 5-meter intervals. Control groups were kept at equal condition (themperature and light) in laboratory during experiment. After at the end experimental period, blood was collected by heart puncture of all animal. Exposure to EMF generated by BTS had significant effect on liver enzymes composition in mature and immature rats. Results: AST, ALT and ALP in immature-test groups decreased significantly compared with their respective control groups (p