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Abstract
Background
The ubiquitous diffusion of radiofrequency (RF) radiation across human living environments has attracted the attention of scientists. Though the adverse health effects of RF exposure remain debatable, it has been reported that the interaction of such radiation with biological macromolecular structures can be deleterious for stem cells, inducing impairment of their main functions involving self-renewal and differentiation.
Purpose
The purpose of this study was to determine whether exposure to RF of 169 megahertz (MHz) that is part of very high radiofrequency (VHF) range 30–300 MHz, could cause damage to stem cells by inducing senescence and loss of regenerative and DNA repair capacity.
Methods
The study was conducted on mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) containing a subpopulation of stem cells. The MSCs were exposed to RFs of 169 MHz administered via an open meter 2G “Smart Meter” for different durations of time.
Result
We did not observe modifications in MSC biology as a result of the RF exposure conducted in our experiments.
Conclusion
We concluded that MSCs are insensitive to RF radiation exposure at 169 MHz for various time intervals, including longer durations.
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Acknowledgment
We thank e-distribuzione SpA, Via Ombrone 2, Rome, Italy, for funding support.
Informed Consent
Informed consent was obtained from all individual participants included in the study.
Data Sharing Statement
All data used to support the findings of this study are included within the article.
Author Contributions
All authors contributed towards data analysis, drafting and critically revising the paper, gave final approval of the version to be published, and agreed to be accountable for all aspects of the work.
Disclosure
Massimo Briccola, Paolo Giubbini, and Raffaella Marchesani were employed by e-distribuzione SpA at the time of the study. The authors report no other conflicts of interest in this work.