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Journal of Microwave Power
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Modulation of Mammalian Immunity
by Electromagnetic Radiation (EMR) [PDF] |
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R.A. Budd
and P. Czerski 1985 20 4 217-231 |
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Abstract There have been reports
that electromagnetic radiation (EMR) alters the function of the immune system;
however, these reports are often contradictory. This review reexamines the literature and attempts to evaluate the
data on potential mechanisms of interaction of EMR on mammalian immune
function. This report concludes that there is no convincing evidence that EMR
effects on the human immune system are a health hazard. It was suggested by
some authors that long-term EMR exposure may impair immune surveillance, and
hypothetically thus facilitate tumor growth.
Additional research is needed to prove or disprove this hypothesis. Available
data indicate that EMR exposure does not affect the ability of cells of the
immune system to respond to a subsequent challenge. However, the time-course
and magnitude of the response may be affected by exposure following
stimulation. Research to date provided evidence that at least at some
frequencies and/or amplitude and pulse modulations, the site of primary
interaction of EMR is at the cell membrane. However, it was shown that one
specific response, the increase in B complement receptor positive lymphocytes
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