Version 1
: Received: 9 January 2022 / Approved: 11 January 2022 / Online: 11 January 2022 (15:45:04 CET)
Version 2
: Received: 11 February 2022 / Approved: 11 February 2022 / Online: 11 February 2022 (14:51:30 CET)
Version 3
: Received: 27 February 2022 / Approved: 28 February 2022 / Online: 28 February 2022 (09:55:17 CET)
Pecoraro, R.; Pavone, S.C.; Scalisi, E.M.; Sica, C.; Ignoto, S.; Contino, M.; Salvaggio, A.; Marmara, D.; Sorbello, G.; Di Donato, L.; Brundo, M.V. Biological Effects of Non-Ionizing Electromagnetic Fields at 27 GHz on Sperm Quality of Mytilus galloprovincialis. J. Mar. Sci. Eng.2022, 10, 521.
Pecoraro, R.; Pavone, S.C.; Scalisi, E.M.; Sica, C.; Ignoto, S.; Contino, M.; Salvaggio, A.; Marmara, D.; Sorbello, G.; Di Donato, L.; Brundo, M.V. Biological Effects of Non-Ionizing Electromagnetic Fields at 27 GHz on Sperm Quality of Mytilus galloprovincialis. J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2022, 10, 521.
Pecoraro, R.; Pavone, S.C.; Scalisi, E.M.; Sica, C.; Ignoto, S.; Contino, M.; Salvaggio, A.; Marmara, D.; Sorbello, G.; Di Donato, L.; Brundo, M.V. Biological Effects of Non-Ionizing Electromagnetic Fields at 27 GHz on Sperm Quality of Mytilus galloprovincialis. J. Mar. Sci. Eng.2022, 10, 521.
Pecoraro, R.; Pavone, S.C.; Scalisi, E.M.; Sica, C.; Ignoto, S.; Contino, M.; Salvaggio, A.; Marmara, D.; Sorbello, G.; Di Donato, L.; Brundo, M.V. Biological Effects of Non-Ionizing Electromagnetic Fields at 27 GHz on Sperm Quality of Mytilus galloprovincialis. J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2022, 10, 521.
Abstract
Recently, a rising use of wireless internet technologies has been demonstrated. The devices which use these technologies emit a considerable amount of electromagnetic radiation (EMFs) which could interact with the male reproductive system. The aim of this study was to investigate in vitro influence of electromagnetic fields a 27 GHz on sperm quality in Mytilus galloprovincialis. The experiments were conducted with a no commercial high gain pyramidal horn antenna. Sperm samples, taken from sexually mature males of M. galloprovincialis, were placed in seawater. Once evaluated the number and quality of spermatozoa, sperm cells were exposed to electromagnetic fields. The effect of exposure was evaluated after 10, 20, 30 and 40 minutes with light microscope and using Eosin test. All the samples were performed in triplicate and statistical analysis was carried out by one-way ANOVA test. A significative decrease (30%) in sperm motility was ob-served after 10 minutes of exposure and after 30 minutes all sperms were immobile and not vital. The measurement of the Oxidation Reduction Potential (sORP), which evaluates the oxidative damage on spermatozoa, shows how the exposure to 27 GHz has increased the oxidant amount compared to the control groups. This study provides useful data on potential ecological impact of the EMFs on aquatic animals, that currently are poor investigated.
Keywords
Mussel; spermatozoa; millimeter waves; ROS
Subject
Biology and Life Sciences, Cell and Developmental Biology
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