Extremely low-frequency electromagnetic field (EMF) generates alterations in the synthesis and secretion of oestradiol-17 β (E2) in uterine tissues: An in vitro study

An electromagnetic field (EMF) of extremely low frequency may affect physiological processes in mammals. The aim of the present study was to determine the effect of an EMF on the synthesis and secretion of oestradiol-17 β (E2) in the porcine uterus. Endometrial and myometrial slices were harvested on days 12–13 of the oestrous cycle and exposed in vitro to an EMF (50 and 120 Hz, 8 mT) for 2 and 4 h in the presence or absence of progesterone (P4). Subsequently, the incubation media were used to determine th e concentration of E2 with RIA.

Source: Theriogenology - January 9, 2018 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Anna Koziorowska, Ewa Monika Waszkiewicz, Maria Romerowicz-Misielak, Kamila Zglejc, Anita Franczak Source Type: research