Published February 1, 2021 | Version v1
Journal article

Cell proliferation under intense pulses of terahertz radiation

  • 1. Joint Institute for High Temperatures of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Izhorskaya 13 Bldg 2, Moscow 125412 (Russian Federation)
  • 2. Federal Research and Clinical Center of Specialized Medical Care and Medical Technologies of the Federal Medical and Biological Agency of Russia, Orekhovy Boulevard 28, Moscow 115682 (Russian Federation)

Description

Terahertz (THz) waves can influence a diverse spectrum of cellular processes. In the present study, we focus on the effect of high-power broadband THz pulses on cell culture. An experimental setup for long-term irradiation of cells with THz pulses with intensities of about 32 GW/cm2 has been developed. Human skin fibroblasts were exposed to THz pulses with a field strength of about 3.5 MV/cm for 90 min. Preliminary results on the THz-induced apoptosis process in cells are presented. (paper)

Availability note (English)

Available from http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1742-6596/1787/1/012030

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Journal of Physics. Conference Series (Online)
Journal Volume
1787
Journal Issue
1
Journal Page Range
[7 p.]
ISSN
1742-6596

INIS

Country of Publication
United Kingdom
Country of Input or Organization
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
INIS RN
53078427
Subject category
S60: APPLIED LIFE SCIENCES;
Descriptors DEI
APOPTOSIS; CELL CULTURES; CELL PROLIFERATION; CHRONIC IRRADIATION; FIBROBLASTS; PULSES; SKIN; SPECTRA
Descriptors DEC
ANIMAL CELLS; BODY; CHRONIC EXPOSURE; CONNECTIVE TISSUE CELLS; IRRADIATION; ORGANS; SOMATIC CELLS