8-Oxoguanine-DNA-Glycosylase Gene Polymorphism and the Effects of an Alternating Magnetic Field on the Sensitivity of Peripheral Blood.

Background: The production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in animals and cells often results from exposure to low-intensity factors, including magnetic fields. Much of the discussion about the initiation of oxidative stress and the role of ROS and radicals in the effects of magnetic fields has centered on radical-induced DNA damage.

Methods: The DNA concentration in the final solution was determined spectrophotometrically.