Cryptochrome mediated magnetic sensitivity in Arabidopsis occurs independently of light-induced electron transfer to the flavin

Hammad, Merfat; Albaqami, Maria; Pooam, Marootpong; Kernevez, E.; Witczak, Jacques; Ritz, Thorsten; Martino, Carlos F.; Ahmad, Margaret

doi:10.1039/c9pp00469f

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“…The static magnetic field exposure conditions are essentially as previously described [28,29], with the exception that all experiments were conducted in the dark, and in the CO 2 incubator. The Control condition was the culture of HEK293 exposed to the local magnetic fields inside the CO 2 incubator (40 μT).…”

Section: Static Magnetic Field and Low-level Field Exposure Conditionsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The higher intensity static magnetic fields (500 μT and 2 mT) were generated by a square Helmholtz coil (20 cm per side) placed inside the incubator as described previously [23,28,29]. Each coil consisted of 20 turns of copper wire with the two coils separated by 11.5 cm.…”

Section: Static Magnetic Field and Low-level Field Exposure Conditionsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…To generate the low-level static field exposure (LLF), the samples were placed within two concentric μ-metal cylinders with walls 0.2 mm thick, as described previously [29]. The inner cylinder was 11.5 cm diameter, and the outer one was 16 cm diameter, and both were 30 cm in height.…”

Section: Static Magnetic Field and Low-level Field Exposure Conditionsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…was suggested by the fact that cryptochrome, a putative static magnetic field receptor, had been implicated in PEMF responses [23,31], and by the fact that the static magnetic fields emitted transiently by PEMF devices occur within a range of intensities known to have physiological consequences [28][29][30]. Our initial expectation was that exposure to the higher magnetic fields (0.5 and 2 mT) might result in an enhanced biological response as compared to exposure to the earth's geomagnetic field (40 μT).…”

Section: Plos Onementioning

confidence: 99%

“…Intriguingly, an evolutionarily conserved flavoprotein receptor known as cryptochrome [27], also undergoes redox chemistry thought compatible with the Radical Pair Mechanism for magnetic sensitivity [28]. Cryptochrome has been linked to static field magnetosensing in many biological systems [28][29][30], and has also been implicated in sensitivity to PEMF exposure in human HEK cells [23] and mouse organotypic brain culture [31].…”

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confidence: 99%

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HEK293 cell response to static magnetic fields via the radical pair mechanism may explain therapeutic effects of pulsed electromagnetic fields

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PEMF (Pulsed Electromagnetic Field) stimulation has been used for therapeutic purposes for over 50 years including in the treatment of memory loss, depression, alleviation of pain, bone and wound healing, and treatment of certain cancers. However, the underlying cellular mechanisms mediating these effects have remained poorly understood. In particular, because magnetic field pulses will induce electric currents in the stimulated tissue, it is unclear whether the observed effects are due to the magnetic or electric component of the stimulation. Recently, it has been shown that PEMFs stimulate the formation of ROS (reactive oxygen species) in human cell cultures by a mechanism that requires cryptochrome, a putative magnetosensor. Here we show by qPCR analysis of ROS-regulated gene expression that simply removing cell cultures from the Earth’s geomagnetic field by placing them in a Low-Level Field condition induces similar effects on ROS signaling as does exposure of cells to PEMF. This effect can be explained by the so-called Radical Pair mechanism, which provides a quantum physical means by which the rates and product yields (e.g. ROS) of biochemical redox reactions may be modulated by magnetic fields. Since transient cancelling of the Earth’s magnetic field can in principle be achieved by PEMF exposure, we propose that the therapeutic effects of PEMFs may be explained by the ensuing modulation of ROS synthesis. Our results could lead to significant improvements in the design and therapeutic applications of PEMF devices.

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Section: Static Magnetic Field and Low-level Field Exposure Conditionsmentioning

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The Effects of Uniform and Nonuniform Magnetic Fields in Plant Growth: A Meta‐Analysis Approach

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2023

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Magnetic field (MF) effects have been reported in plants' growth, seed germination, gene expression, and water consumption. Accordingly, magnetic treatments have been proposed as a sustainable alternative to improve yields. Nevertheless, a comprehensive quantitative assessment is needed to understand whether their effects are general, species‐specific, or dependent on the experimental setting. We conducted a multilevel meta‐analysis of 45 articles that studied 29 different plant species. A positive and neutral effect of a nonuniform MF was found on fresh weight and germination rate, respectively. A significant association was found between a uniform MF and germination. These results suggest that MFs improve plant growth. However, the effects are highly dependent on the experimental setting. This opens exciting questions about the biophysical mechanisms underlying the perception and transduction of this environmental cue and about the possible translation to agricultural practices. © 2023 Bioelectromagnetics Society.

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Cryptochrome mediated magnetic sensitivity in Arabidopsis occurs independently of light-induced electron transfer to the flavin

Abstract: Arabidopsis cryptochrome-dependent magnetosensitivity occurs via a reaction that does not require light. This excludes radical pairs formed during light-triggered electron transfer to the flavin.

Cited by 54 publications

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HEK293 cell response to static magnetic fields via the radical pair mechanism may explain therapeutic effects of pulsed electromagnetic fields

HEK293 cell response to static magnetic fields via the radical pair mechanism may explain therapeutic effects of pulsed electromagnetic fields

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The Effects of Uniform and Nonuniform Magnetic Fields in Plant Growth: A Meta‐Analysis Approach

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