50 Hz magnetic field influences caspase-3 activity and cell cycle distribution in ionizing radiation exposed SH-SY5Y neuroblastoma cells

Earlier evidence suggests that extremely low frequency magnetic fields (ELF MFs) can modify the effects of carcinogenic agents. However, the studies conducted so far with ionizing radiation as the co-exposure agent are sparse and have provided inconclusive results. We investigated whether 50 Hz MFs alone, or in combination with ionizing radiation alter cell biological variables relevant to cancer and the biological effects of ionizing radiation.