The Magnetic Component Structure of Extremely Low Frequency Band of the Electromagnetic Field in the Wave Zone

Acetylcholinestrase (AChE EC 3.1.1.7) is one of the most important enzymes in nervous system, which plays a role in Alzheimer’s disease. Selenium is a vital micronutrient and many investigations have been performed about the physiological, biochemical and behavioral effects of this element, such as postponing the Alzheimer's symptoms in the elderly and delaying the initiation signs of skin aging. Recent studies have shown that this element protects various enzymes against the toxicity caused by heavy metals such as; Pb, Al, Cu and Cd. AChE activity is altered under the influence of extremely low frequency electromagnetic field (ELF-EMF). In this study, the effects of ELF-EMF, with 0.3 mT field intensity and 50, 100, 217 Hz frequencies, were investigated on the AChE, in the presence of different concentrations of sodium selenate, using UV-Visible, fluorescence and circular dichroism spectroscopic techniques. The results demonstrated that the enzyme activity declined by increasing the frequency and the amount of sodium selenate. Also, significant structural changes occurred in the secondary and tertiary structures of AChE. Our results showed that with increasing the concentration of sodium selenate transition from α-helix to β-structure was appeared in the presence of ELF-EMF. In conclusion, according to changes observed in the secondary and tertiary structure of enzyme, it is proposed that these fields are able to affect the structure and dynamics of the active site gorge of AChE.

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Measurement and Analysis of Extremely Low Frequency Electromagnetic Field Exposure in Oman

Journal of Electromagnetic Analysis and Application ◽

10.4236/jemaa.2012.48046 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 04 (08) ◽

pp. 333-339 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Abdullah H. Al-Badi

Keyword(s):

Electromagnetic Field ◽

Low Frequency ◽

Field Exposure ◽

Extremely Low Frequency ◽

Measurement And Analysis

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Effectiveness of Extremely Low Frequency Electromagnetic Field and Pulsed Low-Level Laser Therapy in Acute Stroke Treatment

International Clinical Neuroscience Journal ◽

10.34172/icnj.2020.13 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 7 (3) ◽

pp. 127-131

Author(s):

Farzad Ashrafi ◽

Amir Rezaei ◽

Arash Azhideh ◽

Faraj Tabeie ◽

Latif Gachkar ◽

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Keyword(s):

Electromagnetic Field ◽

Medical Condition ◽

Low Frequency ◽

Cognitive Status ◽

Low Level Laser Therapy ◽

Stroke Treatment ◽

Extremely Low Frequency ◽

Level Laser ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Before And After

Introduction: Stroke is one of the most devastating neurologic conditions in the world. Despite all the efforts that have been made for effective treatment, the prevalence of this medical condition is still high. One of the new methods in the treatment of patients is the use of low power laser and pulsed magnetic fields. The previous studies investigated the effectiveness of these methods individually. However, the present study aimed to investigate their effectiveness in combination. Methods: We divided the patients into control (n=26) and experimental (n=26) groups. The primary variables included the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) and the National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS). The experimental group received extremely low-frequency electromagnetic field (EMF-ELF) treatment with 1 mT power and laser in rejection with a wavelength of 840 nm for 5 days and 45 min/d. Results: The variable measured during this study, in addition to comparing the results of the intervention between the control and experimental groups, showed a significant difference in all indicators before and after the intervention. The mean and standard deviations of the modified Rankin scale (mRS), functional status (Barthel’s index), and cognitive status (MMSE) (P<0.001) were signed between 2 groups. Conclusion: Laser and magnetic field combination can be effective in the treatment of stroke. Further studies are recommended to ensure a better comparison.

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