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Possible effects of 3200 MHz radio-frequency field on cardiac blood parameters in rats
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Aims: Radiofrequency (RF) technologies are widely used in modern communication systems, particularly with the introduction of fifth-generation (5G) networks. Despite increasing exposure to RF fields, their potential biological effects remain controversial. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of repeated exposure to a 3200 MHz RF field on cardiac injury biomarkers in a rat model. We hypothesized that repeated RF exposure would induce measurable alterations in cardiac biomarkers. Methods: Thirty-four male Wistar albino rats (220-280 g) were randomly assigned to five groups: control, sham-15 min, sham-1 h, RF exposure-15 min, and RF exposure-1 h. Animals in exposure groups were subjected to a 3200 MHz RF field for 15 minutes or 1 hour daily for 15 consecutive days. Serum troponin I, creatine kinase (CK), and plasma brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) levels were measured using the Abbott Alinity I immunoassay autoanalyzer (Abbott Laboratories, Abbott Park, IL, USA). Statistical analyses were performed using GraphPad software. Results: No statistically significant differences were observed in troponin I or BNP levels among the groups (p

Keywords : Radio-frequency radiation, troponin i, creatine kinase natriuretic peptide, rat

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Volume 9, Issue 3, 2026
Page : 645-651
https://doi.org/10.32322/jhsm.1872707
Article Information
Received : 27 Oca 2026
Accepted : 13 Mar 2026
Published : 19 May 2026
Corresponding Author :

Nurhan Özdemir: Department of Medical Imaging, Health Services Vocational School, Ankara Medipol University, Ankara, Turkiye

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Citation : Özdemir N, Özkan ET, Kayabaşı B, et al. Possible effects of 3200 MHz radio-frequency field on cardiac blood parameters in rats. J Health Sci Med. 2026;9(3):645-651. doi:10.32322/jhsm.1872707

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