ID Number		903
Study Type		In Vitro
Model		2450 MHz exposure on rabbit len cultures (in vitro) and analysis of cataracts and damage
Details		Cultured rabbit lenses were exposed to 2-4 GHz (CW & PW) MW for 10-15 minutes at power densities between 0 and 200 mW/cm-2 while being maintained at 37 degrees. Damage and ascorbic acid levels were assessed. Ascorbic acid decreased significantly in the lenses when measured 1-3 days after exposure. No differences were found, however, between exposed and control lenses subjected to identical time-temperature conditions. The authors interpret their findings as a thermal effect of the MW exposure.
Findings		Effects (only at thermal levels)
Status		Completed With Publication
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Funding Agency		Private/Instit.
Country		UNITED STATES
References		Williams, RJ et al. Ann N Y Acad Sci, (1975) 247:166-174 Weiter, JJ et al. Ann N Y Acad Sci., (1975) 247:175-181 Williams, RJ et al. Aerospace Medicine, (1974) 45:393-396
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