Simulation of Low Frequency Electromagnetic Field Effect on Cell Membrane Channels Model

  • Roman Radil
  • Jan Barabas
Keywords: low frequency electromagnetic field, eddy currents, potassium channels, sodium channels, cancer therapy

Abstract

According to many current investigations, which approve the direct impact of potassium or sodium channels to the cell dividing processes, the presented article outlines an attempt to simulate influence of low frequency electromagnetic field to the cell membrane channels. Activation or inhibition of ion channels could be achieved by various mechanisms e.g. most common is chemical way. In contrast with this fact, the article describes simulations of external low frequency electromagnetic field application on the cell model, which should provide results comparable to the conventional methods.

Author Biographies

Roman Radil

Department of Electromagnetic and Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, University of Zilina, Slovakia

Jan Barabas

Department of Electromagnetic and Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, University of Zilina, Slovakia

Published
2011-03-31
How to Cite
Radil, R., & Barabas, J. (2011). Simulation of Low Frequency Electromagnetic Field Effect on Cell Membrane Channels Model. Communications - Scientific Letters of the University of Zilina, 13(1), 18-21. Retrieved from http://journals.uniza.sk/index.php/communications/article/view/801
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Articles