Terahertz stimulate specific signaling pathways in human cells

Ibtissam Echchgadda, Jessica E. Grundt, Cesario Z. Cerna, Caleb C. Roth, Bennett L. Ibey, Gerald J. Wilmink

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Abstract

Terahertz (THz) waves can influence gene expression and consequently could affect the cell phenotypic properties. In this study, we evaluated the cell response of human cells exposed to THz radiation. We show that 2.52 THz frequency alters the expression of specific messenger ribonucleic acids (mRNAs), microRNAs and intracellular signaling pathways, which were not observed in a thermally-matched bulk-heating control.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication2014 39th International Conference on Infrared, Millimeter, and Terahertz Waves, IRMMW-THz 2014
PublisherIEEE Computer Society
ISBN (Electronic)9781479938773
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 13 2014
Externally publishedYes
Event39th International Conference on Infrared, Millimeter and Terahertz Waves, IRMMW-THz 2014 - Tucson, United States
Duration: Sep 14 2014Sep 19 2014

Publication series

NameInternational Conference on Infrared, Millimeter, and Terahertz Waves, IRMMW-THz
ISSN (Print)2162-2027
ISSN (Electronic)2162-2035

Conference

Conference39th International Conference on Infrared, Millimeter and Terahertz Waves, IRMMW-THz 2014
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityTucson
Period9/14/149/19/14

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Energy Engineering and Power Technology
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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