Effects of sub-acute exposure to static magnetic field on hematologic and biochemical parameters in pregnant rats.

Sihem Chater (1) , Hafedh Abdelmelek (1, 2) , Jean Marc Pequignot (2) , Mohsen Sakly (1) , Khémais Ben Rhouma (1)

1 Physiologie Intégrée
2 PICM - Physiologie intégrative, cellulaire et moléculaire

This study investigated the effects of a static magnetic field (SMF) on hematopoiesis and biochemical parameters in female rats. Pregnant rats were exposed to SMF (128 mT-1 hour/day from day 6 to day 19 of pregnancy). At 25 degrees C, the exposure of rats 1 hour/day for 13 consecutive days to SMF induced an increase in hematocrit (Ht) level (+6%, p < 0.05), hemoglobin (Hb) concentration (+12%, p < 0.05) and LDH levels (67%, p < 0.05 ), suggesting an hypoxia-like state. Moreover, exposure to SMF increased blood glucose and decreased insulin release, leading to a diabetic-like state in pregnant rats.

Domaines: Autre [q-bio.OT]

Sihem Chater, Hafedh Abdelmelek, Jean Marc Pequignot, Mohsen Sakly, Khémais Ben Rhouma. Effects of sub-acute exposure to static magnetic field on hematologic and biochemical parameters in pregnant rats.. Electromagnetic Biology and Medicine, 2006, 25 (3), pp.135-44. ⟨10.1080/15368370600860135⟩. ⟨hal-00193083⟩