[On a Possible Mechanism of the Effect of Microwave Radiation on Biological Macromolecules]

Biofizika. 2016 Mar-Apr;61(2):255-8.
[Article in Russian]

Abstract

A model describing the process of dissociation of hydrogen bonding in water clusters when irradiated by electromagnetic field in the microwave range is suggested. The model is also applicable for the case of rupture of the covalent bond of the water molecule cluster. If the energy absorption occurs at the interface of water and polymer clusters (e.g., DNA, chitosan), degradation of the polymer chain is possible.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Chitosan / chemistry*
  • Chitosan / radiation effects
  • DNA / chemistry*
  • DNA / radiation effects
  • Electromagnetic Fields
  • Hydrogen Bonding / radiation effects*
  • Microwaves*
  • Water / chemistry

Substances

  • Water
  • DNA
  • Chitosan