Title :
The blood-brain barrier, cancer, cell phones, and microwave radiation
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Bioeng., Illinois Univ., Chicago, IL, USA
fDate :
6/1/2001 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The blood-brain barrier is an anatomic/physiologic complex associated with the cerebral vascular system. It is composed of a network of astrocytic pseudopodia, which envelopes the tight junctions of the vascular endothelium. It is a natural defense system, which maintains the physiochemical environment of the brain within certain narrow limits that are essential for life. The effect on this system of microwave radiation from cell phones is discussed together with the use of microwave radiation in the treatment of tumors
Keywords :
biological effects of microwaves; brain; cancer; cardiovascular system; cellular radio; electromagnetic wave absorption; health hazards; mobile antennas; radiation therapy; tumours; astrocytic pseudopodia; blood-brain barrier; cancer; cell phones; cerebral vascular system; microwave radiation; physiochemical environment; specific absorption rates; treatment; tumors; vascular endothelium; Animals; Biomedical engineering; Cancer; Cellular phones; Drugs; Electromagnetic radiation; Humans; Microorganisms; Neoplasms; Toxicology;
Journal_Title :
Antennas and Propagation Magazine, IEEE
