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50 Hz alternating extremely low frequency magnetic fields affect excitability, firing and action potential shape through interaction with ionic channels in snail neurones

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  • Mehri Kaviani Moghadam

    (Shaheed Beheshti Medical Sciences University, Evin
    Tarbiat Modarres University)

  • Saied Mohammad Firoozabadi

    (Tarbiat Modarres University)

  • Mahyar Janahmadi

    (Shaheed Beheshti Medical Sciences University, Evin)

Abstract

In spite of growing concern about the influence of magnetic fields on biological systems, the interaction between extremely low frequency magnetic field (ELF magnetic fields) and biological structures at the cellular level remains obscure. The aim of this study was to investigate if 50 Hz magnetic fields could have an effect on the neuronal excitability and firing responses. Under Current-Clamp condition, exposure to 50 Hz ELF magnetic fields at 2 mT or 0.8 mT intensities resulted in an increase in the peak amplitude of action potential and after hyperpolaization potential in a time dependent manner. Both magnetic field intensities decreased also the firing frequency and the duration of action potential. Taken together, these data suggest that 50 Hz ELF magnetic fields at 2 mT or 0.8 mT intensities may change the electrophysiological behavior of neuronal cells and underlying ion channel currents.

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  • Mehri Kaviani Moghadam & Saied Mohammad Firoozabadi & Mahyar Janahmadi, 2008. "50 Hz alternating extremely low frequency magnetic fields affect excitability, firing and action potential shape through interaction with ionic channels in snail neurones," Environment Systems and Decisions, Springer, vol. 28(4), pages 341-347, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:envsyd:v:28:y:2008:i:4:d:10.1007_s10669-007-9143-3
    DOI: 10.1007/s10669-007-9143-3
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