Effect of radiofrequency radiation exposure on mouse skin tumorigenesis initiated by 7,12-dimethybenz[alpha]anthracene med./bio.

Aim of study (acc. to author)

Background/further details

Endpoint

• cancer: skin tumors

Exposure

• • CDMA
  • mobile communications
  • PCS

Extended view Compact view

Methods Endpoint/measurement parameters/methodology

• molecular biosynthesis: tumor promotion at the molecular level (expression of c-fos and cyclin D1; Western blot)
• cell viability/cell division/proliferation: cell proliferation (immunohistochemical analysis using anti-proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA) antibody)
• cancer: skin tumors (incidence and multiplicity; macroscopic examination; tumor promotion (see "molecular biosynthesis"))
• morphol./histopathol. changes: histopathological examination of skin sections (hematoxylin-eosin staining)

Main outcome of study (acc. to author)

Study funded by

• Ministry of Information and Communication, Korea

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