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Omatsu J, Yamashita T, Mori T, Osuji Y, Kawanabe R, Kuzumi A, Yoshizaki A, Yokota T, Yamazaki K, Sato S, Yoshizaki A. Neuromuscular electrical stimulation for facial wrinkles and sagging: The 8-week prospective, split-face, controlled trial in Asians. J Cosmet Dermatol 2024; 23:3222-3233. [PMID: 38992992 DOI: 10.1111/jocd.16403] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2024] [Revised: 05/13/2024] [Accepted: 05/15/2024] [Indexed: 07/13/2024]
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OBJECTIVE This study aims to fill the knowledge gap regarding the effects of high frequency facial neuromuscular electrical stimulation (fNMES) on facial aging, using a device equipped with CERTEC (Cell Energy Regeneration Technology) operating between 40 and 190 kHz. METHODS This prospective split-face study was conducted at Tokyo University Hospital between March and May 2023 with 24 healthy adult women aged 30-59. The intervention group used the fNMES device along with basic skin care on one side of the face, and basic skin care alone on the other side for 8 weeks. Evaluations included changes in skin wrinkles, sagging, and blood flow. RESULTS This study found significant improvements in skin elasticity and degree of wrinkles in the areas intervened with fNMES (p < 0.05, respectively). In addition, the intervention resulted in significant improvements in jawline angle (p < 0.01), submental volume (p < 0.05), cheek volume (p < 0.05), maximum nasolabial fold depth (p = 0.03), and total volume of the nasolabial folds (p = 0.03). The fNMES intervention also showed improvement in blood flow (p < 0.05). These improvements were also subjectively assessed by the participants in subject questionnaires at 8 weeks after the intervention (p < 0.05). CONCLUSION This study suggests that high frequency fNMES effectively improves facial skin elasticity, reduces wrinkles and sagging, promotes blood flow, and contributes to overall facial appearance rejuvenation. Although further studies are needed, high frequency fNMES appeared promising as a noninvasive anti-aging therapy.
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- Jun Omatsu
- Department of Dermatology, University of Tokyo Graduate School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Dermatology, University of Tokyo Graduate School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Dermatology, University of Tokyo Graduate School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Dermatology, University of Tokyo Graduate School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Dermatology, University of Tokyo Graduate School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Dermatology, University of Tokyo Graduate School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Dermatology, University of Tokyo Graduate School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Face Lift Laboratory, Research and Development Department, YA-MAN Ltd, Tokyo, Japan
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- Face Lift Laboratory, Research and Development Department, YA-MAN Ltd, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Dermatology, University of Tokyo Graduate School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Dermatology, University of Tokyo Graduate School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
- Department of Clinical Cannabinoid Research, University of Tokyo Graduate School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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da Rocha RB, Araújo DD, Machado FDS, Cardoso VS, Araújo AJ, Marinho-Filho JDB. The role of light emitting diode in wound healing: A systematic review of experimental studies. Cell Biochem Funct 2024; 42:e4086. [PMID: 38956862 DOI: 10.1002/cbf.4086] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2024] [Revised: 05/17/2024] [Accepted: 06/24/2024] [Indexed: 07/04/2024]
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Wounds represent a growing global issue demanding increased attention. To expedite wound healing, technologies are under development, and light emitting diode (LED) devices of varying wavelengths are being explored for their stimulating influence on the healing process. This article presents a systematic literature review aiming to compile, organize, and analyze the impacts of LED devices on wound healing. This review is registered on the PROSPERO platform [CRD42023403870]. Two blinded authors conducted searches in the Pubmed, Web of Science, Scopus, Embase, and ScienceDirect databases. In vitro and in vivo experimental studies assessing LED utilization in the wound healing process were included. The search yielded 1010 studies, of which 27 were included in the review. It was identified that LED stimulates different healing pathways, promoting enhanced cell proliferation and migration, angiogenesis stimulation, increased collagen deposition, and modulation of the inflammatory response. Thus, it can be concluded that the LED stimulates cellular and molecular processes contingent on the utilized parameters. The effects depend on the standards used. Cell migration and proliferation were better influenced by green and red LED. The extracellular matrix components and angiogenesis were regulated by all wavelengths and the modulation of inflammation was mediated by green, red, and infrared LEDs.
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- Rebeca Barbosa da Rocha
- Laboratório de Cultura de Células do Delta (LCCDelta), Universidade Federal do Delta do Parnaíba-UFDPar, Parnaíba, Piauí, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Cultura de Células do Delta (LCCDelta), Universidade Federal do Delta do Parnaíba-UFDPar, Parnaíba, Piauí, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Cultura de Células do Delta (LCCDelta), Universidade Federal do Delta do Parnaíba-UFDPar, Parnaíba, Piauí, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Estudos e Pesquisas em Sinais Biológicos (Biosignal), Universidade Federal do Delta do Parnaíba-UFDPar, Parnaíba, Piauí, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Cultura de Células do Delta (LCCDelta), Universidade Federal do Delta do Parnaíba-UFDPar, Parnaíba, Piauí, Brazil
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Metzger M, Manhartseder S, Krausgruber L, Scholze L, Fuchs D, Wagner C, Stainer M, Grillari J, Kubin A, Wightman L, Dungel P. The Multifaceted Actions of PVP-Curcumin for Treating Infections. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:6140. [PMID: 38892328 PMCID: PMC11172534 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25116140] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2024] [Revised: 05/23/2024] [Accepted: 05/29/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024] Open
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Curcumin is a natural compound that is considered safe and may have potential health benefits; however, its poor stability and water insolubility limit its therapeutic applications. Different strategies aim to increase its water solubility. Here, we tested the compound PVP-curcumin as a photosensitizer for antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) as well as its potential to act as an adjuvant in antibiotic drug therapy. Gram-negative E. coli K12 and Gram-positive S. capitis were subjected to aPDT using various PVP-curcumin concentrations (1-200 µg/mL) and 475 nm blue light (7.5-45 J/cm2). Additionally, results were compared to aPDT using 415 nm blue light. Gene expression of recA and umuC were analyzed via RT-qPCR to assess effects on the bacterial SOS response. Further, the potentiation of Ciprofloxacin by PVP-curcumin was investigated, as well as its potential to prevent the emergence of antibiotic resistance. Both bacterial strains were efficiently reduced when irradiated with 415 nm blue light (2.2 J/cm2) and 10 µg/mL curcumin. Using 475 nm blue light, bacterial reduction followed a biphasic effect with higher efficacy in S. capitis compared to E. coli K12. PVP-curcumin decreased recA expression but had limited effect regarding enhancing antibiotic treatment or impeding resistance development. PVP-curcumin demonstrated effectiveness as a photosensitizer against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria but did not modulate the bacterial SOS response.
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- Magdalena Metzger
- Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Traumatology, The Research Center in Cooperation with AUVA, 1200 Vienna, Austria
- Austrian Cluster for Tissue Regeneration, 1200 Vienna, Austria
- Institute of Molecular Biotechnology, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, 1190 Vienna, Austria
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- Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Traumatology, The Research Center in Cooperation with AUVA, 1200 Vienna, Austria
- Austrian Cluster for Tissue Regeneration, 1200 Vienna, Austria
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- Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Traumatology, The Research Center in Cooperation with AUVA, 1200 Vienna, Austria
- Austrian Cluster for Tissue Regeneration, 1200 Vienna, Austria
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- Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Traumatology, The Research Center in Cooperation with AUVA, 1200 Vienna, Austria
- Austrian Cluster for Tissue Regeneration, 1200 Vienna, Austria
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- Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Traumatology, The Research Center in Cooperation with AUVA, 1200 Vienna, Austria
- Austrian Cluster for Tissue Regeneration, 1200 Vienna, Austria
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- Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Traumatology, The Research Center in Cooperation with AUVA, 1200 Vienna, Austria
- Austrian Cluster for Tissue Regeneration, 1200 Vienna, Austria
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- Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Traumatology, The Research Center in Cooperation with AUVA, 1200 Vienna, Austria
- Austrian Cluster for Tissue Regeneration, 1200 Vienna, Austria
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- Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Traumatology, The Research Center in Cooperation with AUVA, 1200 Vienna, Austria
- Austrian Cluster for Tissue Regeneration, 1200 Vienna, Austria
- Institute of Molecular Biotechnology, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, 1190 Vienna, Austria
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- Planta Naturstoffe Vertriebs GmbH, 1230 Vienna, Austria
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- Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Traumatology, The Research Center in Cooperation with AUVA, 1200 Vienna, Austria
- Austrian Cluster for Tissue Regeneration, 1200 Vienna, Austria
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Soliman J, Elsanadi R, Messele F, Kelly KM. The effect of combined red, blue, and near-infrared light-emitting diode (LED) photobiomodulation therapy on speed of wound healing after superficial ablative fractional resurfacing. Lasers Med Sci 2024; 39:94. [PMID: 38532146 DOI: 10.1007/s10103-024-04042-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2023] [Accepted: 03/14/2024] [Indexed: 03/28/2024]
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Objective of the study is to assess the effects of wound healing with a commercially available light emitting diode (LED) photo biomodulation (PBM) device that emits three wavelengths (465, 640 and 880nm) after ablative fractional laser (AFL) treatment to healthy skin on the bilateral inner biceps. We conducted a prospective intraindividual randomized controlled study with 25 volunteers. AFL treatment was performed on healthy skin of the bilateral inner biceps. Subjects applied the LED light device for 30 min to the assigned bicep 3 times a week over 4 weeks, beginning on day 0. Subjects were followed up on days 2, 4, 6, 9, 13, 20 and 27 for treatment with the PBM device, clinical digital photography of the test and control sites, and in-person subject assessment, with follow ups on days 34 and 55 for clinical photography and assessment. Three blinded evaluators were asked to determine which bicep healed faster between day 0 to day 13. Pain, discomfort, and itch were also assessed. The three blinded evaluators chose the treatment arm as the faster healed arm in greater than 50% of the images, although the results were not statistically significant. There was no statistically significant difference between test and control arms in terms of pain, discomfort and itch. In conclusion, PBM therapy has the potential to improve wound healing. In this study, a three wavelength PBM device resulted in some subjects achieving faster healing after AFL but the results were not statistically significant.
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- John Soliman
- Department of Dermatology, University of California, Irvine, 118 Medical Surge I, Irvine, CA, 92697, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, University of California, Irvine, 118 Medical Surge I, Irvine, CA, 92697, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, University of California, Irvine, 118 Medical Surge I, Irvine, CA, 92697, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, University of California, Irvine, 118 Medical Surge I, Irvine, CA, 92697, USA.
- Beckman Laser Institute, University of California, Irvine, Irvine, CA, USA.
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Rodrigues VS, Trevisan LAC, Cintra BS, Pires RH, Ribeiro AB, Tavares DC, Oberhaus E, Ferreira JC. Effectiveness of photo-ozone therapy against equine Pythium insidiosum. J Equine Vet Sci 2024; 134:105030. [PMID: 38342358 DOI: 10.1016/j.jevs.2024.105030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2023] [Revised: 01/18/2024] [Accepted: 02/06/2024] [Indexed: 02/13/2024]
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Cutaneous pythiosis is a life-threatening infectious disease. Low-level laser therapy (LLLT) and ozone (O3) have been used individually in the treatment of infected wounds. The goals of the study were a) to characterize the antimicrobial action of the photo-ozone therapy (LLLT-O3) against equine Pythium insidiosum, and b) to assess the cytotoxic potential of the LLLT-O3 in keratinocytes. Specimens of pathogen were isolated from 10 horses. After culturing, 120 hyphae plugs were distributed among four groups (n=30 hyphae plugs/group): LLLT (laser irradiation for 160 sec;), O3 (exposition to O3 for 15 min;), LLLT-O3 (LLLT and O3 treatments in sequence) and control (untreated plugs). The hyphae growth was measured during the first 14 days post-treatment. Where there was an absence of hyphae growth, the plug was recultured for an additional 7 days. The cytotoxic potential of the treatments against HaCaT keratinocytes was assessed by colorimetric assays. The LLLT-O3 and O3 treatments inactivated, respectively, 92.3% (28/30) and 30% (9/30) of the samples. No growth was detected after 7 days reculture of inactivated hyphae plugs on new media. Hyphae growth was visualized in 100% of the control and LLLT hyphae plugs. The viability of HaCaT cells was not affected by the isolated treatments (LLLT and O3), while the LLLT-O3 showed slight cytotoxic effect (20%) when compared to the control group (P<0.05). Photo-ozone therapy inactivated equine P. insidiosum hyphae with minimal cytotoxicity in skin cells in vitro.
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- V S Rodrigues
- Post-graduation Program in Animal Sciences, University of Franca, 201 Dr. Armando de Sáles Oliveira, Franca, SP, Brazil, 14404-600
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- Post-graduation Program in Animal Sciences, University of Franca, 201 Dr. Armando de Sáles Oliveira, Franca, SP, Brazil, 14404-600
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- Post-graduation Program in Animal Sciences, University of Franca, 201 Dr. Armando de Sáles Oliveira, Franca, SP, Brazil, 14404-600
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- Post-graduation Program in Animal Sciences, University of Franca, 201 Dr. Armando de Sáles Oliveira, Franca, SP, Brazil, 14404-600
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- Post-graduation Program in Animal Sciences, University of Franca, 201 Dr. Armando de Sáles Oliveira, Franca, SP, Brazil, 14404-600
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- Post-graduation Program in Animal Sciences, University of Franca, 201 Dr. Armando de Sáles Oliveira, Franca, SP, Brazil, 14404-600
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- School of Animal Sciences, Louisiana State University, 201D Animal & Food Sciences Lab Bldg., Baton Rouge, LA, USA, 70803
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- Post-graduation Program in Animal Sciences, University of Franca, 201 Dr. Armando de Sáles Oliveira, Franca, SP, Brazil, 14404-600.
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Iliescu MG, Stanciu LE, Uzun AB, Cristea AE, Motoască I, Irsay L, Iliescu DM, Vari T, Ciubean AD, Caraban BM, Ciufu N, Azis O, Ciortea VM. Assessment of Integrative Therapeutic Methods for Improving the Quality of Life and Functioning in Cancer Patients-A Systematic Review. J Clin Med 2024; 13:1190. [PMID: 38592012 PMCID: PMC10931598 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13051190] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2023] [Revised: 02/13/2024] [Accepted: 02/15/2024] [Indexed: 04/10/2024] Open
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Background: Cancer rehabilitation represents a series of measures adopted for the recovery of psychological, emotional, social, and financial functioning in the case of cancer patients. The purpose of this study is to identify the main elements of therapeutic management in the field of medical rehabilitation, as well as integrative, complementary medicine and holistic approaches that can be performed on the oncological patient. Methods: This systematic literature review follows the methodology outlined in the "Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis" ("PRISMA") statement, which is an internationally recognized and widely accepted standard. Results: Active rehabilitative therapies offer therapeutic options for improving the functioning and quality of life of oncological patients; these therapies comprehensively address both the physical and psychological aspects of the disease. This review also includes the latest novelties and nanotechnologies applied in oncological rehabilitation, for example, drugs (or supplements) inspired by nature. Conclusions: Physical and rehabilitation medicine, mostly using stimulating therapeutic methods, was recently added to the list of contraindications in the management of oncological patients, both as an approach to the pathological concept itself and as an approach to the main clinical consequences and functional aspects of oncological therapies. Integrative, complementary medicine presents an important therapeutic resource in the case of oncological patients. Advanced studies are needed in the future to further ascertain the role of these therapies.
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- Mădălina Gabriela Iliescu
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medicine, Ovidius University of Constanta, 1 University Alley, Campus-Corp B, 900470 Constanta, Romania
- Medical Doctoral School, Faculty of Medicine, Ovidius University of Constanta, 1 University Alley, Campus-Corp B, 900470 Constanta, Romania
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medicine, Ovidius University of Constanta, 1 University Alley, Campus-Corp B, 900470 Constanta, Romania
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medicine, Ovidius University of Constanta, 1 University Alley, Campus-Corp B, 900470 Constanta, Romania
- Medical Doctoral School, Faculty of Medicine, Ovidius University of Constanta, 1 University Alley, Campus-Corp B, 900470 Constanta, Romania
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medicine, Ovidius University of Constanta, 1 University Alley, Campus-Corp B, 900470 Constanta, Romania
- Medical Doctoral School, Faculty of Medicine, Ovidius University of Constanta, 1 University Alley, Campus-Corp B, 900470 Constanta, Romania
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Iuliu Hatieganu", 8 Victor Babes Street, 400012 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Iuliu Hatieganu", 8 Victor Babes Street, 400012 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, Ovidius University of Constanta, 1 University Alley, Campus-Corp B, 900470 Constanta, Romania
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Iuliu Hatieganu", 8 Victor Babes Street, 400012 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Iuliu Hatieganu", 8 Victor Babes Street, 400012 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Ovidius University of Constanta, 1 University Alley, Campus-Corp B, 900470 Constanta, Romania
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- Department of General Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Ovidius University of Constanta, 1 University Alley, Campus-Corp B, 900470 Constanta, Romania
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- Department of Urology, Faculty of Medicine, Ovidius University of Constanta, 1 University Alley, Campus-Corp B, 900470 Constanta, Romania
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Iuliu Hatieganu", 8 Victor Babes Street, 400012 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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Yang J, Jiang H, Fu Q, Qin H, Li Y, Liu M. Blue light photobiomodulation induced apoptosis by increasing ROS level and regulating SOCS3 and PTEN/PI3K/AKT pathway in osteosarcoma cells. JOURNAL OF PHOTOCHEMISTRY AND PHOTOBIOLOGY. B, BIOLOGY 2023; 249:112814. [PMID: 37956614 DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotobiol.2023.112814] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2023] [Revised: 10/23/2023] [Accepted: 11/06/2023] [Indexed: 11/15/2023]
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Blue light photobiomodulation (PBM) has attracted great attention in diminishing proliferation and inducing death of cancer cells recently. Osteosarcoma (OS) primarily occurring in children and adolescents, the limitations of drug resistance and limb salvage make it urgent to develop and identify new adjuvant therapeutic strategies. In this work, we attempted to research the anticancer effects and biological mechanisms of blue light PBM in human OS MG63 cells. The effects of various blue light parameters on MG63 cells indicated that suppressed cell proliferation and cell migration, induced cell apoptosis which are experimentally assessed using multiple assays including CCK, LDH, wound healing assay and Hoechst staining. Concurrently, the increases of ROS level and the inhibition of PI3K and AKT expression were identified under high-dose blue light PBM in MG63 cells. Meanwhile, SOCS3 is a major inducible anti-tumor molecule, we also found that blue light LED substantially promoted its expression. Thus, this study proposed that bule light PBM may be a hopeful therapeutic approach in OS clinical treatment in the future.
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- Jiali Yang
- School of information science and technology, Fudan University, 2005th Songhu Road, Shanghai 200438, China
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- Academy for Engineering and Technology, Fudan University, 220th Handan Road, Shanghai 200433, China
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- School of information science and technology, Fudan University, 2005th Songhu Road, Shanghai 200438, China
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- Academy for Engineering and Technology, Fudan University, 220th Handan Road, Shanghai 200433, China
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- Shanghai Fifth People's Hospital, Fudan University, 801th Heqing Road, Shanghai 200240, China
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- School of information science and technology, Fudan University, 2005th Songhu Road, Shanghai 200438, China; Zhongshan Fudan Joint Innovation Center, 6th Xiangxing Road, Zhongshan 28403, China.
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de Alencar Fernandes Neto J, Simões TMS, de Oliveira TKB, Dos Santos Pereira J, Nonaka CFW, de Vasconcelos Catão MHC. Effects of photobiomodulation with blue Light Emitting Diode (LED) on the healing of skin burns. Lasers Med Sci 2023; 38:275. [PMID: 37993749 DOI: 10.1007/s10103-023-03929-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2023] [Accepted: 10/30/2023] [Indexed: 11/24/2023]
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The management of skin burns is still challenging. Among the therapeutic methods used, there are topical treatments with pharmacological and herbal agents, low-intensity therapeutic ultrasound, use of biomaterials, reconstructive techniques and photobiomodulation therapy. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of photobiomodulation with blue Light Emitting Diode (LED) on burn healing. Fifty Wistar rats were divided into control (CTRL) (n = 25) and blue LED (LED) (n = 25), with subgroups (n = 5) for each time of euthanasia (7, 14, 21, 28 and 32 days). Treated animals were daily irradiated (470 nm, 1W, 0.44 W/cm2, 50 J/cm2). Clinical evaluations were performed and the Wound Retraction Index (WRI) was determined. Histological sections were submitted to hematoxylin-eosin, toluidine blue and the immunohistochemical technique, with anti-α-SMA and anti-TGF-β1 antibodies. All data were directly collected by previously calibrated evaluators in a blind manner. The values were included in a statistical program. For all statistical tests used, 5% significance level (p < 0.05) was considered. No statistically significant differences in WRI between groups were observed (p > 0.05). Re-epithelialization was higher using LED at 7 and 14 days (p < 0.05) and greater amount of inflammatory cells was observed at 7 days (p = 0.01). With LED at 21 and 32 days, greater number of mast cells were observed (p < 0.05), as well as smaller number of myofibroblasts at 14, 21, 28 and 32 days (p < 0.05) and lower percentage of TGF-β1 positive cells in the conjunctiva at 7, 14 and 21 days (p < 0.05). Negative correlations were observed in LED between the percentage of TGF-β1 in the epithelium and the mean number of inflammatory cells and number of myofibroblasts (p < 0.05). The results suggest that, depending on the period, blue LED can modulate the healing processes of third-degree skin burns, such as re-epithelialization, inflammatory response, mast cell concentration, myofibroblast differentiation and TGF-β1 immunoexpression. Despite these effects, this therapy does not seem to have significant influence on the retraction of these wounds. Future studies, using different protocols, should be carried out to expand the knowledge about the photobiomodulatory mechanisms of this type of light in the healing process.
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- José de Alencar Fernandes Neto
- Graduate Program in Dentistry, State University of Paraiba, R. Baraúnas, 531, Bodocongó, Campina Grande, PB, 58429-500, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Dentistry, State University of Paraiba, R. Baraúnas, 531, Bodocongó, Campina Grande, PB, 58429-500, Brazil
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- Faculty of Medical Sciences, University Center UniFacisa, Av. Sen. Argemiro de Figueiredo, 1901, Itararé, Campina Grande, PB, 58411-020, Brazil
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- Department of Pathology, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, R. General Gustavo Cordeiro de Faria, s/n, Petrópolis, Natal, RN, 59012-570, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Dentistry, State University of Paraiba, R. Baraúnas, 531, Bodocongó, Campina Grande, PB, 58429-500, Brazil
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Bao MZ, Zhou LB, Zhao L, Zhang H, Li Y, Yang L, Tai AT. Efficacy of lidocaine wet compress combined with red-light irradiation for chronic wounds. World J Clin Cases 2023; 11:7277-7283. [PMID: 37969445 PMCID: PMC10643062 DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v11.i30.7277] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2023] [Revised: 08/24/2023] [Accepted: 09/28/2023] [Indexed: 10/25/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Chronic wounds that fail to progress through normal phases of healing present a significant healthcare burden owing to prolonged treatment and associated costs. Traditional wound care typically involves regular dressing changes, which can be painful. Recent approaches have explored the use of lidocaine to manage pain and red-light irradiation (RLI), known for its anti-inflammatory and cell proliferation effects, to potentially enhance wound healing. AIM To investigate the therapeutic efficacy of lidocaine wet compression (LWC) combined with RLI for chronic wounds. METHODS We enrolled 150 patients with chronic wounds from the Wound and Ostomy Outpatient Clinic of the Second Hospital of Anhui Medical University from April to September 2022. The wounds were treated with dressing changes. The patients were randomly assigned to the control and experimental groups using a random number table and given the same first dressing change (2% LWC for 5 min and routine dressing change). From the second dressing change, in addition to 2% LWC for 5 min and routine dressing change, the experimental group received RLI, whereas the control group continued to receive the same LWC and dressing change. The first and second dressing changes were performed on days 1 and 2, respectively. The third dressing change was performed 3 d after the second change. The frequency of subsequent dressing changes was determined based on wound exudation and pain. Pain during the first three dressing changes was evaluated in both groups. The average number of dressing changes within 28 d and the degree of wound healing on day 28 were also recorded. RESULTS During the initial dressing change, no noticeable differences were observed in the pain levels experienced by the two groups, indicating similar pain tolerance. However, during the second and third dressing changes, the experimental group reported significantly less pain than the control group. Furthermore, over 28 d, the experimental group required fewer dressing changes than the control group. CONCLUSION Notably, the effectiveness of wound healing on the 28th day was significantly higher in the experimental group than that of in the control group. The combination of LWC and RLI was effective in reducing early-stage pain, promoting wound healing, decreasing the frequency of dressing changes, and enhancing patients' overall quality of life with chronic wounds.
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- Man-Zhen Bao
- Department of Nursing, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230601, Anhui Province, China
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- Department of General Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230601, Anhui Province, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Huaibei People’s Hospital of Anhui Province, Huaibei 235000, Anhui Province, China
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- Department of Outpatient, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230601, Anhui Province, China
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- Department of Outpatient, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230601, Anhui Province, China
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- Department of Outpatient, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230601, Anhui Province, China
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- Department of Outpatient, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230601, Anhui Province, China
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Fu S, Yi S, Ke Q, Liu K, Xu H. A Self-Powered Hydrogel/Nanogenerator System Accelerates Wound Healing by Electricity-Triggered On-Demand Phosphatase and Tensin Homologue (PTEN) Inhibition. ACS NANO 2023; 17:19652-19666. [PMID: 37820299 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.3c02561] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/13/2023]
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Electrical stimulation therapy (EST) has been established as an effective strategy to accelerate wound healing by stimulating cell proliferation and migration, ultimately promoting re-epithelialization and vascularization, two key processes that significantly influence the rate of wound healing. Phosphatase and tensin homologue (PTEN), a widely expressed protein in somatic cells, works as a "brake" regulating cell differentiation, proliferation, and migration. Given that this "brake" also works in cell electrical responses, there is a hypothesis that PTEN inhibition may amplify the efficacy of EST in wound treatment. However, long-term inhibition of PTEN may result in DNA damage and reduce DNA repair, which poses a significant challenge to the safe use of PTEN inhibitors. To address this issue, we developed a system that combines PTEN inhibitor loaded electro-responsive hydrogel (BPV@PCP) with a wearable direct current pulse piezoelectric nanogenerator (PENG). The PENG converts the rat's motions into electric fields that synchronously charge the wound edge tissue and BPV@PCP. Electric field intensity was lower when the rat was quiet or anesthetized, which is insufficient to trigger an effective PTEN inhibitor release. However, when the rat was in action, the electric field intensity exceeded 625 mV/mm, resulting in a rapid drug release. This on-demand PTEN inhibition accelerated wound healing by amplifying cell electric responsiveness while avoiding negative effects associated with continuous overinhibition of PTEN. Notably, this system improves vascularization not only by improving endothelial cell electric responsiveness but also through the paracrine pathway, in which electrical stimulation and PTEN inhibition synergically promote VEGF secretion.
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- Shibo Fu
- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200011, China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Shanghai Normal University, Shanghai 200234, China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Shanghai Normal University, Shanghai 200234, China
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200011, China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Shanghai Normal University, Shanghai 200234, China
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Hashem MA, Alotaibi BS, Elsayed MMA, Alosaimi ME, Hussein AK, Abduljabbar MH, Lee KT, Abdelkader H, El-Mokhtar MA, Hassan AH, Abdel-Rheem AA, Belal A, Saddik MS. Characterization and Bio-Evaluation of the Synergistic Effect of Simvastatin and Folic Acid as Wound Dressings on the Healing Process. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:2423. [PMID: 37896183 PMCID: PMC10610475 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15102423] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2023] [Revised: 09/23/2023] [Accepted: 09/29/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
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Wound healing is a significant healthcare problem that decreases the patient's quality of life. Hence, several agents and approaches have been widely used to help accelerate wound healing. The challenge is to search for a topical delivery system that could supply long-acting effects, accurate doses, and rapid healing activity. Topical forms of simvastatin (SMV) are beneficial in wound care. This study aimed to develop a novel topical chitosan-based platform of SMV with folic acid (FA) for wound healing. Moreover, the synergistic effect of combinations was determined in an excisional wound model in rats. The prepared SMV-FA-loaded films (SMV-FAPFs) were examined for their physicochemical characterizations and morphology. Box-Behnken Design and response surface methodology were used to evaluate the tensile strength and release characteristics of the prepared SMV-FAPFs. Additionally, Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), X-ray diffraction pattern (XRD), and animal studies were also investigated. The developed SMV-FAPFs showed a contraction of up to 80% decrease in the wound size after ten days. The results of the quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) analysis demonstrated a significant upregulation of dermal collagen type I (CoTI) expression and downregulation of the inflammatory JAK3 expression in wounds treated with SMV-FAPFs when compared to control samples and individual drug treatments. In summary, it can be concluded that the utilization of SMV-FAPFs holds great potential for facilitating efficient and expeditious wound healing, hence presenting a feasible substitute for conventional topical administration methods.
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- Mahmoud A. Hashem
- Department of Pharmaceutics and Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Sohag University, Sohag 82524, Egypt; (M.A.H.); (A.A.A.-R.); (M.S.S.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, P.O. Box 84428, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Sohag University, Sohag 82524, Egypt; (M.A.H.); (A.A.A.-R.); (M.S.S.)
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- Department of Basic Health Sciences, College of Medicine, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, P.O. Box 84428, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Minia University, Minia 61519, Egypt; (A.K.H.); (H.A.)
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, Taif University, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Biochemistry, College of Pharmacy, Kyung Hee University, 26 Kyungheedae-ro, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea
- Department of Life and Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, Kyung Hee University, 26 Kyungheedae-ro, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Minia University, Minia 61519, Egypt; (A.K.H.); (H.A.)
- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, P.O. Box 1882, Abha 61441, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University, Assiut 71515, Egypt;
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mansoura University, Mansoura 35516, Egypt
- Medicinal Chemistry Laboratory, College of Pharmacy, Kyung Hee University, 26 Kyungheedae-ro, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Sohag University, Sohag 82524, Egypt; (M.A.H.); (A.A.A.-R.); (M.S.S.)
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- Medicinal Chemistry Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef 62514, Egypt;
- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Sohag University, Sohag 82524, Egypt; (M.A.H.); (A.A.A.-R.); (M.S.S.)
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Elmelegy NG. Aesthetic Treatment of Acute Burns of the Face Using Electro-Photobiomodulation. J Burn Care Res 2023; 44:1154-1161. [PMID: 36708193 DOI: 10.1093/jbcr/irad009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2022] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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The quicker a second-degree burn wound heals, the less surgery is required. Low-energy laser therapy may expedite the healing of wounds, according to recent literature findings. To establish this, it was decided to carry out a clinical trial on acute burn patients to demonstrate whether electro-photobiomodulation (EPBM) therapy can hasten wound closure, thereby obviating the need for surgery without worsening hypertrophic scarring and contracture. In clinical prospective analysis, 42 acute burn patients with recent burns to the face alone (13) or the face and additional areas (29). Twenty-six males and 16 women were included. All patients received twice-weekly sessions of intense pulsed light (IPL) and radiofrequency for the face and other areas. Clinical assessment showed excellent results in 34 (81%) patients, good results in 6 (14.3%) patients, fair results in two (4.7%) patients, and no poor results were reported. The results of this clinical trial showed that IPL and radiofrequency therapy can rapidly heal deep skin burns without the need for surgery. and lowered the incidence of hypertrophic scarring and contractures. EPBM induces better aesthetic and functional outcomes (particularly in burns of the face).
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- Nader Gomaa Elmelegy
- Department of Plastic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Tanta University, Tanta, Egypt
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Das A, Sil A, Kumar P, Khan I. Blue light and skin: what is the intriguing link? Clin Exp Dermatol 2023; 48:968-977. [PMID: 37097168 DOI: 10.1093/ced/llad150] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2023] [Accepted: 04/20/2023] [Indexed: 04/26/2023]
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Blue light has garnered attention because of its ability to penetrate more deeply into the skin layers, and induce cellular dysfunction and DNA damage. Photoageing, hyperpigmentation and melasma are some of the cutaneous changes that develop on exposure to blue light. To date, the therapeutic roles of blue light have been evaluated in dermatological conditions like psoriasis, eczema, acne vulgaris, actinic keratosis and cutaneous malignancies, among others. In this review, we have attempted to present an evidence-based compilation of the effects of blue light on the skin.
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- Anupam Das
- Department of Dermatology, KPC Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy, R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Madhubani Medical College & Hospital, Madhubani, Bihar, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Medical College and Hospital Kolkata, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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Dungel P, Sutalo S, Slezak C, Keibl C, Schädl B, Schnidar H, Metzger M, Meixner B, Hartmann J, Oesterreicher J, Redl H, Slezak P. Wavelength-Dependent Effects of Photobiomodulation for Wound Care in Diabetic Wounds. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24065895. [PMID: 36982967 PMCID: PMC10054229 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24065895] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2022] [Revised: 03/05/2023] [Accepted: 03/10/2023] [Indexed: 03/30/2023] Open
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Photobiomodulation, showing positive effects on wound healing processes, has been performed mainly with lasers in the red/infrared spectrum. Light of shorter wavelengths can significantly influence biological systems. This study aimed to evaluate and compare the therapeutic effects of pulsed LED light of different wavelengths on wound healing in a diabetic (db/db) mouse excision wound model. LED therapy by Repuls was applied at either 470 nm (blue), 540 nm (green) or 635 nm (red), at 40 mW/cm2 each. Wound size and wound perfusion were assessed and correlated to wound temperature and light absorption in the tissue. Red and trend-wise green light positively stimulated wound healing, while blue light was ineffective. Light absorption was wavelength-dependent and was associated with significantly increased wound perfusion as measured by laser Doppler imaging. Shorter wavelengths ranging from green to blue significantly increased wound surface temperature, while red light, which penetrates deeper into tissue, led to a significant increase in core body temperature. In summary, wound treatment with pulsed red or green light resulted in improved wound healing in diabetic mice. Since impeded wound healing in diabetic patients poses an ever-increasing socio-economic problem, LED therapy may be an effective, easily applied and cost-efficient supportive treatment for diabetic wound therapy.
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- Peter Dungel
- Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Traumatology, The Research Center in Cooperation with AUVA, 1210 Vienna, Austria
- Austrian Cluster for Tissue Regeneration, 1200 Vienna, Austria
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- Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Traumatology, The Research Center in Cooperation with AUVA, 1210 Vienna, Austria
- Austrian Cluster for Tissue Regeneration, 1200 Vienna, Austria
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- Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Traumatology, The Research Center in Cooperation with AUVA, 1210 Vienna, Austria
- Austrian Cluster for Tissue Regeneration, 1200 Vienna, Austria
- Department of Physics, Utah Valley University, Orem, UT 84058, USA
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- Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Traumatology, The Research Center in Cooperation with AUVA, 1210 Vienna, Austria
- Austrian Cluster for Tissue Regeneration, 1200 Vienna, Austria
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- Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Traumatology, The Research Center in Cooperation with AUVA, 1210 Vienna, Austria
- Austrian Cluster for Tissue Regeneration, 1200 Vienna, Austria
- University Clinic of Dentistry, Medical University of Vienna, 1090 Vienna, Austria
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- Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Traumatology, The Research Center in Cooperation with AUVA, 1210 Vienna, Austria
- Austrian Cluster for Tissue Regeneration, 1200 Vienna, Austria
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- Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Traumatology, The Research Center in Cooperation with AUVA, 1210 Vienna, Austria
- Austrian Cluster for Tissue Regeneration, 1200 Vienna, Austria
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- Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Traumatology, The Research Center in Cooperation with AUVA, 1210 Vienna, Austria
- Austrian Cluster for Tissue Regeneration, 1200 Vienna, Austria
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- Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Traumatology, The Research Center in Cooperation with AUVA, 1210 Vienna, Austria
- Austrian Cluster for Tissue Regeneration, 1200 Vienna, Austria
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- Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Traumatology, The Research Center in Cooperation with AUVA, 1210 Vienna, Austria
- Austrian Cluster for Tissue Regeneration, 1200 Vienna, Austria
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- Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Traumatology, The Research Center in Cooperation with AUVA, 1210 Vienna, Austria
- Austrian Cluster for Tissue Regeneration, 1200 Vienna, Austria
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Prado TP, Zanchetta FC, Barbieri B, Aparecido C, Melo Lima MH, Araujo EP. Photobiomodulation with Blue Light on Wound Healing: A Scoping Review. Life (Basel) 2023; 13:575. [PMID: 36836932 PMCID: PMC9959862 DOI: 10.3390/life13020575] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2023] [Revised: 02/13/2023] [Accepted: 02/14/2023] [Indexed: 02/22/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Photobiomodulation consists of inducing healing by irradiating light. This scoping review investigates the effect of blue light on the healing process. METHODS The MEDLINE, Web of Science, Scopus, and CINAHL databases were searched. Two reviewers independently examined the search results and extracted data from the included studies. A descriptive analysis was performed. RESULTS Twenty-two articles were included. Studies were categorized as in vitro/mixed, preclinical, and clinical. The power density used was 10-680 mW/cm2 in most of the in vitro/preclinical studies, the irradiation time ranged from 5 s to 10 min, and different wavelengths and energy densities were used. In clinical studies, the wavelength ranged from 405 to 470 nm, and the energy density varied from 1.5 to 30 J/cm2. CONCLUSIONS A low energy density (<20 J/cm2) was able to stimulate the different cell types and proteins involved in healing, while a high energy density, 20.6-50 J/cm2, significantly reduced cell proliferation, migration, and metabolism. There is a great variety of device parameters among studies, and this makes it difficult to conclude what the best technical specifications are. Thus, further studies should be performed in order to define the appropriate parameters of light to be used.
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- Thais P. Prado
- School of Nursing, University of Campinas (Unicamp), Campinas 13083-887, Brazil
- Laboratory of Cell Signaling, Obesity and Comorbidities Research Center, University of Campinas, Campinas 13083-864, Brazil
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- School of Nursing, University of Campinas (Unicamp), Campinas 13083-887, Brazil
- Laboratory of Cell Signaling, Obesity and Comorbidities Research Center, University of Campinas, Campinas 13083-864, Brazil
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- School of Nursing, University of Campinas (Unicamp), Campinas 13083-887, Brazil
- Laboratory of Cell Signaling, Obesity and Comorbidities Research Center, University of Campinas, Campinas 13083-864, Brazil
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- School of Nursing, University of Campinas (Unicamp), Campinas 13083-887, Brazil
- Laboratory of Cell Signaling, Obesity and Comorbidities Research Center, University of Campinas, Campinas 13083-864, Brazil
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- School of Nursing, University of Campinas (Unicamp), Campinas 13083-887, Brazil
- Laboratory of Cell Signaling, Obesity and Comorbidities Research Center, University of Campinas, Campinas 13083-864, Brazil
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- School of Nursing, University of Campinas (Unicamp), Campinas 13083-887, Brazil
- Laboratory of Cell Signaling, Obesity and Comorbidities Research Center, University of Campinas, Campinas 13083-864, Brazil
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Kala R, Heiberger N, Mallin H, Wheeler S, Langerveld A. Reproducible method for assessing the effects of blue light using in vitro human skin tissues. Int J Cosmet Sci 2023; 45:95-107. [PMID: 36333965 DOI: 10.1111/ics.12821] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2022] [Revised: 09/19/2022] [Accepted: 09/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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INTRODUCTION High-intensity visible light (HEV), also referred to as blue light, has a wavelength of 400-500 nm and accounts for approximately one-third of the visible light. Blue light is also emitted from electronic devices and artificial indoor lighting. Studies have shown that exposure of human skin cells to light emitted from electronic devices, even as short as 1 h, can cause an increase in reactive oxygen species (ROS), apoptosis and necrosis. Despite comprising a significant portion of the light spectrum, the effects of HEV light have not been studied as extensively. This is in part due to a lack of suitable in vitro testing methods. This work was conducted in order to develop a reproducible testing method for assessing the effects of blue light on the skin. METHODS Testing was performed using a full thickness, 3D in vitro skin tissue model. Different exposure protocols were tested to (1) determine the biological effects of blue light on the skin and (2) to identify an appropriate exposure for routine testing of cosmetic materials that may protect the skin from blue light damage. Gene expression and protein biomarkers were measured using qPCR, ELISA and immunohistochemical (IHC) methods. RESULTS Our work demonstrates that daily exposure to blue light produced dose-and-time-dependent changes in biomarkers associated with skin damage. Exposure to blue light for 6 h for 5 consecutive days (total intensity of 30 J/cm2 ) increased the expression of genes that regulate inflammation and oxidative stress pathways and decreased the expression of genes that maintain skin barrier and tissue integrity. Exposure to blue light significantly increased protein biomarkers associated with ageing, inflammation and tissue damage. IHC staining confirmed changes in collagen, filaggrin and NQO1 protein expression. Treatment with ascorbic acid inhibited the effects of blue light, demonstrating a role in protection from blue light. CONCLUSION Our results showed that consistent blue light exposure produced skin damage via alterations in biological pathways that are associated with skin ageing. This work provides a new, reproducible in vitro testing method for assessing the effects of blue light on human skin using gene expression, protein ELISA and IHC staining.
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Low-Dose Blue Light (420 nm) Reduces Metabolic Activity and Inhibits Proliferation of Human Dermal Fibroblasts. Life (Basel) 2023; 13:life13020331. [PMID: 36836688 PMCID: PMC9965217 DOI: 10.3390/life13020331] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2023] [Revised: 01/19/2023] [Accepted: 01/20/2023] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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Hypertrophic scarring in burn wounds is caused by overactive fibroblasts and myofibroblasts. Blue light reveals wavelength- and dose-dependent antibacterial and antiproliferative effects and may serve as a therapeutic option against wound infection and fibrotic conditions. Therefore, we evaluated in this study the effects of single and multiple irradiations with blue light at 420 nm (BL420) on the intracellular ATP concentration, and on the viability and proliferation of the human skin fibroblast (HDFs). In addition, possible BL420-induced effects on the catalase expression and differentiation were assessed by immunocytochemical staining and western blot analyses. Furthermore, we used RNA-seq analyses to identify BL420-affected genes. We found that BL420 induced toxicity in HDFs (up to 83%; 180 J/cm2). A low dose of 20 J/cm2 reduced the ATP concentration by ~50%. Multiple irradiations (4 × 20 J/cm2) inhibited proliferation without visible toxicity and reduced catalase protein expression by ~37% without affecting differentiation. The expression of about 300 genes was significantly altered. Many downregulated genes have functions in cell division/mitosis. BL420 can strongly influence the fibroblast physiology and has potential in wound therapy. However, it is important to consider the possible toxic and antiproliferative effects, which could potentially lead to impaired wound healing and reduced scar breaking strength.
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Kennedy R. Phototherapy as a Treatment for Dermatological Diseases, Cancer, Aesthetic Dermatologic Conditions and Allergenic Rhinitis in Adult and Paediatric Medicine. LIFE (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 13:life13010196. [PMID: 36676145 PMCID: PMC9864074 DOI: 10.3390/life13010196] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2022] [Revised: 12/27/2022] [Accepted: 12/29/2022] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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The development of light-emitting diodes (LEDs) has led to an increase in the use of lighting regimes within medicine particularly as a treatment for dermatological conditions. New devices have demonstrated significant results for the treatment of medical conditions, including mild-to-moderate acne vulgaris, wound healing, psoriasis, squamous cell carcinoma in situ (Bowen's disease), basal cell carcinoma, actinic keratosis, and cosmetic applications. The three wavelengths of light that have demonstrated several therapeutic applications are blue (415 nm), red (633 nm), and near-infrared (830 nm). This review shows their potential for treating dermatological conditions. Phototherapy has also been shown to be an effective treatment for allergenic rhinitis in children and adults. In a double-anonymized randomized study it was found that there was 70% improvement of clinical symptoms of allergic rhinitis after intranasal illumination by low-energy narrow-band phototherapy at a wavelength of 660 nm three times a day for 14 consecutive days. Improvement of oedema in many patients with an age range of 7-17 were also observed. These light treatments can now be self-administered by sufferers using devices such as the Allergy Reliever phototherapy device. The device emits visible light (mUV/VIS) and infra-red light (660 nm and 940 nm) wavelengths directly on to the skin in the nasal cavity for a 3 min period. Several phototherapy devices emitting a range of wavelengths have recently become available for use and which give good outcomes for some dermatological conditions.
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- Roy Kennedy
- Warwickshire College University Centre, Warwick New Road, Royal Leamington Spa, Warwickshire CV32 5JE, UK
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Metzger M, Hacobian A, Karner L, Krausgruber L, Grillari J, Dungel P. Resistance of Bacteria toward 475 nm Blue Light Exposure and the Possible Role of the SOS Response. Life (Basel) 2022; 12:1499. [PMID: 36294934 PMCID: PMC9605056 DOI: 10.3390/life12101499] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2022] [Revised: 09/19/2022] [Accepted: 09/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/07/2023] Open
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The increase in antibiotic resistance represents a major global challenge for our health systems and calls for alternative treatment options, such as antimicrobial light-based therapies. Blue light has shown promising results regarding the inactivation of a variety of microorganisms; however, most often, antimicrobial blue light (aBL) therapy is performed using wavelengths close to the UV range. Here we investigated whether inactivation was possible using blue light with a wavelength of 475 nm. Both Gram-positive and -negative bacterial strains were treated with blue light with fluences of 7.5-45 J/cm2. Interestingly, only some bacterial strains were susceptible to 475 nm blue light, which was associated with the lack of RecA, i.e., a fully functional DNA repair mechanism. We demonstrated that the insertion of the gene recA reduced the susceptibility of otherwise responsive bacterial strains, indicating a protective mechanism conveyed by the bacterial SOS response. However, mitigating this pathway via three known RecA inhibiting molecules (ZnAc, curcumin, and Fe(III)-PcTs) did not result in an increase in bactericidal action. Nonetheless, creating synergistic effects by combining a multitarget therapy, such as aBL, with an RecA targeting treatment could be a promising strategy to overcome the dilemma of antibiotic resistance in the future.
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- Magdalena Metzger
- Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Traumatology, The Research Center in Cooperation with AUVA, 1200 Vienna, Austria
- Austrian Cluster for Tissue Regeneration, 1200 Vienna, Austria
- Institute of Molecular Biotechnology, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, 1190 Vienna, Austria
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- Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Traumatology, The Research Center in Cooperation with AUVA, 1200 Vienna, Austria
- Austrian Cluster for Tissue Regeneration, 1200 Vienna, Austria
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- Austrian Cluster for Tissue Regeneration, 1200 Vienna, Austria
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- Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Traumatology, The Research Center in Cooperation with AUVA, 1200 Vienna, Austria
- Austrian Cluster for Tissue Regeneration, 1200 Vienna, Austria
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- Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Traumatology, The Research Center in Cooperation with AUVA, 1200 Vienna, Austria
- Austrian Cluster for Tissue Regeneration, 1200 Vienna, Austria
- Institute of Molecular Biotechnology, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, 1190 Vienna, Austria
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- Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Traumatology, The Research Center in Cooperation with AUVA, 1200 Vienna, Austria
- Austrian Cluster for Tissue Regeneration, 1200 Vienna, Austria
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Purbhoo-Makan M, Houreld NN, Enwemeka CS. The Effects of Blue Light on Human Fibroblasts and Diabetic Wound Healing. Life (Basel) 2022; 12:life12091431. [PMID: 36143466 PMCID: PMC9505688 DOI: 10.3390/life12091431] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2022] [Revised: 08/31/2022] [Accepted: 09/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Diabetes is a serious threat to global health and is among the top 10 causes of death. The Diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) is among the most common and severe complications of the disease. Bacterial infections are common; therefore, timely aggressive management, using multidisciplinary management approaches is needed to prevent complications, morbidity, and mortality, particularly in view of the growing cases of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Photobiomodulation (PBM) involves the application of low-level light at specific wavelengths to induce cellular photochemical and photophysical responses. Red and near-infrared (NIR) wavelengths have been shown to be beneficial, and recent studies indicate that other wavelengths within the visible spectrum could be helpful as well, including blue light (400–500 nm). Reports of the antimicrobial activity and susceptibility of blue light on several strains of the same bacterium show that many bacteria are less likely to develop resistance to blue light treatment, meaning it is a viable alternative to antibiotic therapy. However, not all studies have shown positive results for wound healing and fibroblast proliferation. This paper presents a critical review of the literature concerning the use of PBM, with a focus on blue light, for tissue healing and diabetic ulcer care, identifies the pros and cons of PBM intervention, and recommends the potential role of PBM for diabetic ulcer care.
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- Meesha Purbhoo-Makan
- Department of Podiatry, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Johannesburg, P.O. Box 17011, Doornfontein 2028, South Africa
- Laser Research Center, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Johannesburg, P.O. Box 17011, Doornfontein 2028, South Africa
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- Laser Research Center, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Johannesburg, P.O. Box 17011, Doornfontein 2028, South Africa
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- Laser Research Center, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Johannesburg, P.O. Box 17011, Doornfontein 2028, South Africa
- College of Health and Human Services, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA 92182, USA
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McMullan P, White AB, Coker O, Opal S, McGee SA, Rogers G. Antimicrobial Efficacy of Continuous Low-Irradiance Phototherapy Against Multidrug-Resistant Organisms. Photobiomodul Photomed Laser Surg 2022; 40:613-621. [DOI: 10.1089/photob.2022.0016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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- Patrick McMullan
- University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Farmington, Connecticut, USA
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- University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA
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- Department of Translational Genomics and Precision Medicine, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Section of Infectious Diseases, Infectious Disease Division at Brown University Warren Alpert Medical School, Pawtucket, Rhode Island, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Hanover, New Hampshire
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- Departments of Surgery and Dermatology, Tufts University School of Medicine, Beverly, Massachusetts, USA
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Aslam Z, Roome T, Razzak A, Aslam SM, Zaidi MB, Kanwal T, Sikandar B, Bertino MF, Rehman K, Shah MR. Investigation of wound healing potential of photo-active curcumin-ZnO-nanoconjugates in excisional wound model. Photodiagnosis Photodyn Ther 2022; 39:102956. [PMID: 35714899 DOI: 10.1016/j.pdpdt.2022.102956] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2022] [Revised: 05/23/2022] [Accepted: 06/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
Abstract
Wound healing, being a dynamic process consisting of hemostasis, inflammation, proliferation, and remodeling, involves the complicated interplay of various growth mediators and the cells associated repair system. Current wound healing therapies usually fail to completely regain skin integrity and functionality. Traditionally, curcumin is considered a potent natural wound healing agent as it possesses antibacterial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties. It is also known that zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles (NPs) have photocatalytic properties, including the generation of reactive oxygen species. ZnO nanoaprticles are also Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved as safe substances. While ZnO oxide requires illumination with ultraviolet light to become photocatalytically active, dye-sensitized ZnO can be activated by illumination with visible light. In the present study, we explored the wound healing potential of ZnO nanoparticles sensitized with curcumin (Cu+ZnO Nps) and illuminated with visible (blue) light generated by an array of high power LEDs. We studied the antibacterial effect of our conjugates by percentage reduction in bacterial growth and biofilm formation. The wound healing potential was analyzed by percentage wound contraction, biochemical parameters, and histopathological analysis of the wounded site. Additionally, angiogenesis and wound associated cytokines was evaluated by immunohistochemistry of CD31 and gene expression analysis of IL-1β, TNF-α, and MMP-9 after 16 days of post-wound treatment, respectively. Our study suggests that the therapeutic effect of Cu+ZnO NPs with LED illumination increases its wound healing potential by producing an antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effect. Moreover, the treatment strategy of using a nano formulation in combination with LED illumination further increases its efficacy. It was concluded that the anti-inflammatory and bactericidal effects of the LED illuminated Cu+ZnO Np showed accelerated wound healing with increased wound contraction, collagen deposition, angiogenesis, and re-epithelialization.
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- Zara Aslam
- HEJ Research Institute of Chemistry, International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences, Karachi University, Karachi, 74200, Pakistan.
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- Molecular Pathology Section, Dow Diagnostic Reference and Research Laboratory, Department of Pathology, Dow International Medical College, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, 74200, Pakistan; Dow Institute of Advanced Biological & Animal Research, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, 74200, Pakistan.
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- Molecular Pathology Section, Dow Diagnostic Reference and Research Laboratory, Department of Pathology, Dow International Medical College, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, 74200, Pakistan; Dow Institute of Advanced Biological & Animal Research, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, 74200, Pakistan.
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- Dow Institute of Advanced Biological & Animal Research, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, 74200, Pakistan.
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- Dow Institute of Advanced Biological & Animal Research, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, 74200, Pakistan.
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- HEJ Research Institute of Chemistry, International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences, Karachi University, Karachi, 74200, Pakistan.
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- Histopathology Section, Department of Pathology, Dow Diagnostic Reference and Research Laboratory, Dow Medical College, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, 74200, Pakistan.
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- HEJ Research Institute of Chemistry, International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences, Karachi University, Karachi, 74200, Pakistan.
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- HEJ Research Institute of Chemistry, International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences, Karachi University, Karachi, 74200, Pakistan.
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Astuti SD, Sulistyo A, Setiawatie EM, Khasanah M, Purnobasuki H, Arifianto D, Susilo Y, Alamsyah KA, Suhariningsih, Syahrom A. An in-vivo study of photobiomodulation using 403 nm and 649 nm diode lasers for molar tooth extraction wound healing in wistar rats. Odontology 2022; 110:240-253. [PMID: 34491461 PMCID: PMC8930861 DOI: 10.1007/s10266-021-00653-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2021] [Accepted: 08/23/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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PURPOSE This study aims to examine the effects of red 649 nm 4 J/cm2 and blue 403 nm 8 J/cm2 diode laser treatment for post-extraction wounded healing in rats through histopathological and immunohistochemical analysis. METHODS Samples of 54 Wistar rats were divided into six groups: C- control group without treatment; C + wounded group without treatment; TB wound group with Povidone-iodine treatment; TD wounded group with doxycycline treatment; TLB wounded group with 403 nm diode laser treatment; and TLR wounded group with 649 nm diode laser treatment. Mandibular samples were observed for the number of lymphocytes and fibroblasts cells, new blood vessels formation, Interleukin 1β, and Collagen 1α expression level. RESULTS Based on the histopathological test results, red laser diode treatment significantly increased the number of lymphocyte, fibroblast cells and the formation of new blood vessels. Meanwhile, immunohistochemical tests showed an increase in the expression of the Colagen-1α protein which plays a role in the formation of collagen for new tissues formation after damage, as well as a decrease in Interleukin-1β expression level. Blue laser is also able to show a positive effect on wound healing even though its penetration level into the tissue is lower compared to red laser. CONCLUSION The red diode laser 649 nm has been shown to accelerate the process of proliferation in wound healing post molar extraction based on histopathological and immunohistochemical test results.
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- Suryani Dyah Astuti
- Department of Physics, Faculty of Science and Technology, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia 60115
- Biomedical Engineering Master Program, Faculty of Science and Technology, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia 60115
- Biophysics and Medical Physics Research Group, Faculty of Sciences and Technology, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, 60115 Indonesia
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- Biomedical Engineering Master Program, Faculty of Science and Technology, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia 60115
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Technology, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia 60115
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science and Technology, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia 60115
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- Faculty of Voccasional, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia 60115
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- Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Dr Soetomo, Surabaya, Indonesia 60118
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- Biomedical Engineering Master Program, Faculty of Science and Technology, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia 60115
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- Department of Physics, Faculty of Science and Technology, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia 60115
- Biophysics and Medical Physics Research Group, Faculty of Sciences and Technology, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, 60115 Indonesia
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- Department of Applied Mechanics and Design, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 Johor Bahru, Malaysia
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Patange S, Ball DA, Wan Y, Karpova TS, Girvan M, Levens D, Larson DR. MYC amplifies gene expression through global changes in transcription factor dynamics. Cell Rep 2022; 38:110292. [PMID: 35081348 DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2021.110292] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2020] [Revised: 10/16/2021] [Accepted: 12/30/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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The MYC oncogene has been studied for decades, yet there is still intense debate over how this transcription factor controls gene expression. Here, we seek to answer these questions with an in vivo readout of discrete events of gene expression in single cells. We engineered an optogenetic variant of MYC (Pi-MYC) and combined this tool with single-molecule RNA and protein imaging techniques to investigate the role of MYC in modulating transcriptional bursting and transcription factor binding dynamics in human cells. We find that the immediate consequence of MYC overexpression is an increase in the duration rather than in the frequency of bursts, a functional role that is different from the majority of human transcription factors. We further propose that the mechanism by which MYC exerts global effects on the active period of genes is by altering the binding dynamics of transcription factors involved in RNA polymerase II complex assembly and productive elongation.
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- Simona Patange
- Laboratory of Receptor Biology and Gene Expression, National Cancer Institute, NIH, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA; Institute for Physical Science and Technology, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742, USA
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- Laboratory of Receptor Biology and Gene Expression, National Cancer Institute, NIH, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA
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- Laboratory of Receptor Biology and Gene Expression, National Cancer Institute, NIH, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA
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- Laboratory of Receptor Biology and Gene Expression, National Cancer Institute, NIH, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA
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- Institute for Physical Science and Technology, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742, USA
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- Laboratory of Pathology, National Cancer Institute, NIH, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA
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- Laboratory of Receptor Biology and Gene Expression, National Cancer Institute, NIH, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA.
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Denzinger M, Schenk KBM, Krauß S, Held M, Daigeler A, Wolfertstetter PR, Knorr C, Illg C, Eisler W. Immune-modulating properties of blue light do not influence reepithelization in vitro. Lasers Med Sci 2022; 37:2431-2437. [PMID: 35048232 DOI: 10.1007/s10103-022-03502-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2021] [Accepted: 12/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Phototherapy is gaining more attention in the treatment of various diseases. Especially, blue light seems to be a promising approach for wound healing promotion due to its antimicrobial and immune-modulating properties. Despite this, there is only little research focusing on the immune-modulating properties of blue light and its possible effects on wound healing. Therefore, we investigated the effects of blue light irradiation on peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC) and the influence on reepithelization in vitro. PBMCs were irradiated with DermoDyne® (DermoDyne HealthCare, Berlin, Germany) and effects on cell viability, cytokine expression, and scratch wound closure were evaluated afterwards. Irradiated cells showed a higher Interleukin-γ concentration while irradiation reduced resazurin concentration in a time-dependent manner. No differences in reepithelization were detectable when keratinocytes were treated with the supernatant of these blue light irradiated PBMCs. Blue light-mediated ex vivo stimulation of PBMCs does not cause faster reepithelization in an in vitro setting. Further research is needed to investigate the wound healing effects of phototherapy with blue light.
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- Markus Denzinger
- Department of Pediatric Surgery and Orthopedics, University Children's Hospital Regensburg (KUNO) at the Hospital St. Hedwig of the Order of St. John, Steinmetzstraße 1-3, 93049, Regensburg, Germany.
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- Department of Medicine, St. John of God Hospital Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany
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- Clinic for Plastic, Reconstructive, Hand and Burn Surgery, BG Trauma Center, Eberhard-Karls-Universität Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
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- Clinic for Plastic, Reconstructive, Hand and Burn Surgery, BG Trauma Center, Eberhard-Karls-Universität Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
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- Clinic for Plastic, Reconstructive, Hand and Burn Surgery, BG Trauma Center, Eberhard-Karls-Universität Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery and Orthopedics, University Children's Hospital Regensburg (KUNO) at the Hospital St. Hedwig of the Order of St. John, Steinmetzstraße 1-3, 93049, Regensburg, Germany
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery and Orthopedics, University Children's Hospital Regensburg (KUNO) at the Hospital St. Hedwig of the Order of St. John, Steinmetzstraße 1-3, 93049, Regensburg, Germany
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- Clinic for Plastic, Reconstructive, Hand and Burn Surgery, BG Trauma Center, Eberhard-Karls-Universität Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
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- Clinic for Plastic, Reconstructive, Hand and Burn Surgery, BG Trauma Center, Eberhard-Karls-Universität Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
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Xia D, Yang L, Cui J, Li Y, Jiang X, Meca G, Wang S, Feng Y, Zhao Y, Qin J, Zhu Y, Ye H, Wang W. Combined Analysis of the Effects of Exposure to Blue Light in Ducks Reveals a Reduction in Cholesterol Accumulation Through Changes in Methionine Metabolism and the Intestinal Microbiota. Front Nutr 2021; 8:737059. [PMID: 34901103 PMCID: PMC8656972 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2021.737059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2021] [Accepted: 10/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
Abstract
Monochromatic light is widely used in industry, medical treatment, and animal husbandry. Green-blue light has been found to stimulate the proliferation of satellite cells and the results of studies on the effects of blue light on poultry vary widely. It would be worthwhile to study the effect of blue light on poultry growth and how exposure to blue light affects metabolism and the intestinal microbiota. In this study, we irradiated Cherry Valley ducks with 460 nm wavelength light (blue light) for 3 weeks to explore the effects of blue light in comparison to those of white light (combined wavelength light) on animal growth and development. Our results showed that, under exposure to blue light, the body weight and average daily feed intake of ducks were decreased, but the leg muscle and relative length of the intestine were increased. Exposure to blue light chiefly enhanced the anti-inflammatory and antioxidant capacities of the animal and decreased lipid levels in serum and liver. Metabolomic analysis revealed that blue light heightened cysteine and methionine metabolism, and increased serum taurine and primary bile acid levels, as well as up-regulating the metabolites L-carnitine and glutamine. Treatment with blue light significantly increased the beta diversity of intestinal microbiota and the relative abundances of bile acid hydrolase-producing bacteria, especially Alistipes. These changes promote the synthesis of secondary bile acids to further enhance lipid metabolism in the host, thereby reducing cholesterol accumulation in ducks. These results should help us better understand the effects of exposure to blue light on metabolite levels and the intestinal microbiota, and suggest that it may be possible to use colored light to control the development of livestock and poultry.
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- Daiyang Xia
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Regulation, College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Regulation, College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Regulation, College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Regulation, College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- Microbiome Research Center, Moon (Guangzhou) Biotech Co. Ltd., Guangzhou, China
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- Laboratory of Food Chemistry and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain
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- Guangdong Haida Group Co. Ltd., Guangzhou, China
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- Gold Coin Feedmill (Dong Guan) Co. Ltd., Dongguan, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Regulation, College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Regulation, College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Regulation, College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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Kim SW, Kim YJ, Im GB, Kim YH, Jeong GJ, Cho SM, Lee H, Bhang SH. Phototoxicity-free blue light for enhancing therapeutic angiogenic efficacy of stem cells. Cell Biol Toxicol 2021; 39:217-236. [PMID: 34580808 DOI: 10.1007/s10565-021-09656-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2021] [Accepted: 09/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Low-level light therapy (LLLT) is a safe and noninvasive technique that has drawn attention as a new therapeutic method to treat various diseases. However, little is known so far about the effect of blue light for LLLT due to the generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) that can cause cell damage. We introduced a blue organic light-emitting diode (bOLED) as a safe and effective light source that could generate a low amount of heat and luminance compared to conventional light sources (e.g., light-emitting diodes). We compared phototoxicity of bOLED light with different light fluences to human adipose-derived stem cells (hADSC). We further explored molecular mechanisms involved in the therapeutic efficacy of bOLED for enhancing angiogenic properties of hADSC, including intracellular ROS control in hADSCs. Using optimum conditions of bOLED light proposed in this study, photobiomodulation and angiogenic properties of hADSCs were enhanced. These findings might open new methods for using blue light in LLLT. Such methods can be implemented in future treatments for ischemic disease.
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- Sung-Won Kim
- School of Chemical Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, Gyeonggi, 16419, Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, Gyeonggi, 16419, Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, Gyeonggi, 16419, Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, Gyeonggi, 16419, Republic of Korea
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- School of Biological Sciences, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, Gyeonggi, 16419, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Center for Nature-inspired Technology (CNiT), Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Daejeon, 34141, Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, Gyeonggi, 16419, Republic of Korea.
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Le Duff F, Fontas E, Guardoli D, Lacour JP, Passeron T. HeaLED: Assessment of skin healing under light-emitting diode (LED) exposure-A randomized controlled study versus placebo. Lasers Surg Med 2021; 54:342-347. [PMID: 34529859 DOI: 10.1002/lsm.23480] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2021] [Accepted: 09/03/2021] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) in the visible or near-infrared spectrum have been reported to promote wound healing. However, despite being frequently proposed in daily clinical practice, the efficacy of photobiomodulation treatment after a laser procedure relies on very limited clinical data. OBJECTIVE To compare the relative efficacy of LED versus placebo treatment in decreasing erythema and transepidermal water loss (TEWL) after a fractional CO2 session. METHODS We conducted an open prospective intraindividual randomized controlled study with 10 healthy volunteers. An ablative fractional laser was performed on the seven forearm areas. Three consecutive daily sessions of LED (590, 630, and 850 nm [two tested irradiances each] and placebo) were applied after randomization. Physical measures (colorimetry, TEWL), photography, and clinical evaluation were performed on Days 1, 2, 3, 7, and 21. The main criterion of evaluation was the variation of parameter a* (erythema) at 72 hours for each LED parameter compared to placebo treatment. RESULTS No significant differences in the variation of the parameter a* or any of the other studied parameters were found for the different LEDs compared to the placebo area. CONCLUSION Photobiomodulation failed to improve healing after laser ablation compared to placebo.
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- Florence Le Duff
- Dermatology Department, Archet Hospital-CHU, University Côte d'Azur, Nice, France
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- Délégation à la Recherche Clinique et à l'innovation (DRCI), Université Côte D'Azur, CHU Nice, Nice, France
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- Dermatology Department, Archet Hospital-CHU, University Côte d'Azur, Nice, France
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- Dermatology Department, Archet Hospital-CHU, University Côte d'Azur, Nice, France
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- Dermatology Department, Archet Hospital-CHU, University Côte d'Azur, Nice, France.,INSERM U 1065, C3M, University Côte d'Azur, Nice, France
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He M, Yan G, Wang Y, Gong R, Lei H, Yu S, He X, Li G, Du W, Ma T, Gao M, Yu M, Liu S, Xu Z, Idiiatullina E, Zagidullin N, Pavlov V, Cai B, Yuan Y, Yang L. Blue LED causes autophagic cell death in human osteosarcoma by increasing ROS generation and dephosphorylating EGFR. J Cell Mol Med 2021; 25:4962-4973. [PMID: 33960631 PMCID: PMC8178260 DOI: 10.1111/jcmm.16412] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2019] [Revised: 01/29/2021] [Accepted: 02/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Osteosarcoma (OS) is the most common primary malignant bone tumour in adolescence. Lately, light‐emitting diodes (LED)‐based therapy has emerged as a new promising approach for several diseases. However, it remains unknown in human OS. Here, we found that the blue LED irradiation significantly suppressed the proliferation, migration and invasion of human OS cells, while we observed blue LED irradiation increased ROS production through increased NADPH oxidase enzymes NOX2 and NOX4, as well as decreased Catalase (CAT) expression levels. Furthermore, we revealed blue LED irradiation‐induced autophagy characterized by alterations in autophagy protein markers including Beclin‐1, LC3‐II/LC3‐I and P62. Moreover, we demonstrated an enhanced autophagic flux. The blockage of autophagy displayed a remarkable attenuation of anti‐tumour activities of blue LED irradiation. Next, ROS scavenger N‐acetyl‐L‐cysteine (NAC) and NOX inhibitor diphenyleneiodonium (DPI) blocked suppression of OS cell growth, indicating that ROS accumulation might play an essential role in blue LED‐induced autophagic OS cell death. Additionally, we observed blue LED irradiation decreased EGFR activation (phosphorylation), which in turn led to Beclin‐1 release and subsequent autophagy activation in OS cells. Analysis of EGFR colocalization with Beclin‐1 and EGFR‐immunoprecipitation (IP) assay further revealed the decreased interaction of EGFR and Beclin‐1 upon blue LED irradiation in OS cells. In addition, Beclin‐1 down‐regulation abolished the effects of blue LED irradiation on OS cells. Collectively, we concluded that blue LED irradiation exhibited anti‐tumour effects on OS by triggering ROS and EGFR/Beclin‐1‐mediated autophagy signalling pathway, representing a potential approach for human OS treatment.
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- Mingyu He
- Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy (The Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Medicine Research, Ministry of Education), Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy (The Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Medicine Research, Ministry of Education), Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Department of Pharmacy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China.,Department of Clinical Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy (The Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Medicine Research, Ministry of Education), Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy (The Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Medicine Research, Ministry of Education), Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy (The Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Medicine Research, Ministry of Education), Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy (The Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Medicine Research, Ministry of Education), Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy (The Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Medicine Research, Ministry of Education), Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy (The Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Medicine Research, Ministry of Education), Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China.,Research Unit of Noninfectious Chronic Diseases in Frigid Zone, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Harbin, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy (The Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Medicine Research, Ministry of Education), Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy (The Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Medicine Research, Ministry of Education), Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy (The Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Medicine Research, Ministry of Education), Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy (The Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Medicine Research, Ministry of Education), Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy (The Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Medicine Research, Ministry of Education), Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Central Laboratory of Scientific Research, Bashkir State Medical University, Ufa, Russia
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- Central Laboratory of Scientific Research, Bashkir State Medical University, Ufa, Russia
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- Central Laboratory of Scientific Research, Bashkir State Medical University, Ufa, Russia
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- Department of Orthopedics, Department of Pharmacy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China.,Department of Clinical Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China.,Research Unit of Noninfectious Chronic Diseases in Frigid Zone, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Harbin, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Department of Pharmacy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China.,Department of Clinical Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China.,Research Unit of Noninfectious Chronic Diseases in Frigid Zone, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Harbin, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Department of Pharmacy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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Hamushan M, Cai W, Lou T, Cheng P, Zhang Y, Tan M, Chai Y, Zhang F, Lineaweaver WC, Han P, Ju J. Postconditioning With Red-Blue Light Therapy Improves Survival of Random Skin Flaps in a Rat Model. Ann Plast Surg 2021; 86:582-587. [PMID: 32756256 DOI: 10.1097/sap.0000000000002501] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Random skin flap ischemic necrosis is a serious challenge in reconstructive surgery. Photobiomodulation is a noninvasive effective technique to improve microcirculation and neovascularization. Photobiomodulation with red or blue light has been separately proven to partially prevent skin flap necrosis, but the synergistic effect of red and blue light not been elucidated. Our experiment evaluated the impact of postconditioning with red-blue light therapy on the viability of random flaps. METHODS Thirty Sprague-Dawley male rats (male, 12 weeks) with a cranially based random pattern skin flap (3 × 8 cm) were divided into 3 groups: control group, red light group, and red-blue light group. On postoperative day 7, flap survival was observed and recorded using transparent graph paper, flaps were obtained and stained with hematoxylin and eosin, and microvessel density was measured. Micro-computed tomography was used to measure vascular volume and vascular length. On days 0, 3, and 7 after surgery, blood flow was measured by laser Doppler. To investigate the underlying mechanisms, the amount of nitric oxide (NO) metabolites in the flap tissue was assessed on days 3, 5, and 7 after surgery. RESULTS The mean percentage of skin flap survival was 59 ± 10% for the control group, 69 ± 7% for the red light group, and 79 ± 9% for the red-blue light group (P < 0.01). The microvessel density was 12.3 ± 1.2/mm2 for the control group, 31.3 ± 1.3/mm2 for the red light group, and 36.5 ± 1.4/mm2 for the red-blue light group (P < 0.01). Both vascular volume and total length in the red-blue light group showed significantly increased compared with the red light and control group (P < 0.01). Blood flow in the red-blue light treated flap showed significantly increased at postsurgery days 3 and 7 compared with the red light and control group (P < 0.01). The level of the NO metabolites was significantly increased in flap tissues belonging to the red-blue light group compared with the other 2 groups (P < 0.01). CONCLUSIONS This study showed that postconditioning with red-blue light therapy can enhance the survival of random skin flap by improving angiogenesis and NO releasing.
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- Musha Hamushan
- From the Orthopaedic Department, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- From the Orthopaedic Department, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- From the Orthopaedic Department, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- From the Orthopaedic Department, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- From the Orthopaedic Department, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- College of Sciences, Shanghai Institute of Technology, Shanghai, China
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- From the Orthopaedic Department, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Joseph M. Still Burn and Reconstructive Center Jackson, MS
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- From the Orthopaedic Department, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- College of Sciences, Shanghai Institute of Technology, Shanghai, China
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Campos L, Cotomacio CC, Arana-Chavez VE, Simões A. Phototherapy With LED as an Effective Treatment for Chemotherapy-Induced Oral Mucositis in Hamsters. J Lasers Med Sci 2021; 11:475-480. [PMID: 33425300 DOI: 10.34172/jlms.2020.74] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Introduction: Oral mucositis (OM) has been considered one of the most feared collateral effects of oncological treatments. Some therapies have been used, such as light-emitting diode (LED), with promising results, but with no sufficient evidence in the literature. Objective: Our study aimed to evaluate, by clinical and histological analysis, the effect of LED on the treatment of chemotherapy-induced OM (CIOM) in an animal model. Methods: Twenty male hamsters were equally distributed to two groups: control (C), which received anesthesia and CIOM induction; and LED (L), which received anesthesia, CIOM induction, and LED treatment (635 nm, 120 mW, 0.48 J). The clinical analysis was performed through two specific scales for OM analysis on days 5, 7 and 10 of the experiment. In addition, the injured area of all hamsters check pouch mucosa was removed and processed for histological analysis on the last experimental day. Results: After statistical analysis, group L showed less severity of OM when compared with the C group (P <0.05); beyond that, both healed completely on day 10. Conclusion: Our results suggested that the phototherapy with LED had a positive effect on accelerating repair, reducing the severity of CIOM.
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- Luana Campos
- Department of post-graduation, School of Dentistry, University of Santo Amaro, São Paulo 04829-300, Brazil.,Department of Oral Medicine, Brazilian Institute of Cancer Control, São Paulo 03102-002, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Oral Biology, Department of Biomaterials and Oral Biology, School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, São Paulo 05508-000, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Oral Biology, Department of Biomaterials and Oral Biology, School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, São Paulo 05508-000, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Oral Biology, Department of Biomaterials and Oral Biology, School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, São Paulo 05508-000, Brazil
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Effect of low power lasers on prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells under different stress condition: a review of the literature. Lasers Med Sci 2021; 36:1139-1150. [PMID: 33387079 DOI: 10.1007/s10103-020-03196-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2020] [Accepted: 11/13/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Radiations emitted by low power radiation sources have been applied for therapeutic proposals due to their capacity of inactivating bacteria and cancer cells in photodynamic therapy and stimulating tissue cells in photobiomodulation. Exposure to these radiations could increase cell proliferation in bacterial cultures under stressful conditions. Cells in infected or not infected tissue injuries are also under stressful conditions and photobiomodulation-induced regenerative effect on tissue injuries could be related to effects on stressed cells. The understanding of the effects on cells under stressful conditions could render therapies based on photobiomodulation more efficient as well as expand them. Thus, the objective of this review was to update the studies reporting photobiomodulation on prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells under stress conditions. Exposure to radiations emitted by low power radiation sources could induce adaptive responses enabling cells to survive in stressful conditions, such as those experienced by bacteria in their host and by eukaryotic cells in injured tissues. Adaptive responses could be the basis for clinical photobiomodulation applications, either considering their contraindication for treatment of infected injuries or indication for treatment of injuries, inflammatory process resolution, or tissue regeneration.
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Phan DT, Bui NT, Vo TH, Park S, Choi J, Mondal S, Kim BG, Oh J. Development of a LED light therapy device with power density control using a Fuzzy logic controller. Med Eng Phys 2020; 86:71-77. [DOI: 10.1016/j.medengphy.2020.09.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2019] [Revised: 08/30/2020] [Accepted: 09/21/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Blue light: Friend or foe ? JOURNAL OF PHOTOCHEMISTRY AND PHOTOBIOLOGY B-BIOLOGY 2020; 212:112026. [PMID: 32979781 DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotobiol.2020.112026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2020] [Revised: 09/11/2020] [Accepted: 09/12/2020] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND The purpose of this study was to elucidate why some potentially damaging and beneficial effects were obtained following blue light exposures on skin. MATERIALS AND METHODS Light-emitting diode (LED) devices containing 415 and 470 nm bulbs were used on normal human keratinocytes, skin biopsies and subjects with acne. Reactive oxygen species (ROS) evaluation was performed after a course of blue LED light exposures. A comparison between very small bandwidth centered at 415 nm and a combination of (415 + 470 nm) wavelengths was also carried out regarding the effects on ROS production. The effects on other targets such as opsin1 short wavelength (OPN1 SW) photoreceptor, fibrillin-1 dermal component, LL37 antimicrobial peptide and interleukin-8 (IL-8) proinflammatory cytokine were then explored. Finally, clinical pictures of acne signs were also investigated after blue LED exposures. RESULTS Dose dependent increases of ROS production were obtained on keratinocytes exposed to increasing 415 nm LED exposures. However, a ROS decreasing first phase was observed on keratinocytes exposed to 415 + 470 nm LED exposures. Moreover, comparing the same doses of 415 nm wavelength and (415 + 470 nm) wavelength combination, 415 nm alone is more damaging than the 415 + 470 nm exposures. In case of increase in ROS, decrease in OPN1 SW photoreceptor and fragmentation of fibrillin-1 dermal fiber were observed. When conditions of ROS decrease were experienced, an increase in LL37 antimicrobial peptide and a modulation of IL-8 inflammatory response were noted, suggesting improvement in acne signs. Clinical results confirmed the benefits on inflammatory lesions on subjects with acne. CONCLUSION Blue lights can induce beneficial and adverse effects, depending on the dose and on the spectrum width of the exposure.
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Li W, Hu X, Lu X, Liu J, Chen Z, Zhou X, Liu M, Liu S. RNA-Seq analysis revealed the molecular mechanisms of photobiomodulation effect on human fibroblasts. PHOTODERMATOLOGY PHOTOIMMUNOLOGY & PHOTOMEDICINE 2020; 36:299-307. [PMID: 32187726 DOI: 10.1111/phpp.12554] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2019] [Revised: 02/28/2020] [Accepted: 03/13/2020] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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BACKGROUND The photobiomodulation (PBM) effect has been applied to various clinical therapy for a long time. However, the mechanism related to the PBM effect in terms of wavelengths has been lack of in-depth study, except that ultraviolet radiation has attracted much attention due to its strong cell-killing effect. PURPOSE To clarify the principle behind PBM and the main mechanism of improvement. METHODS To carry on this study, we created light equipment using three LED chips, which emit 390 nm ultraviolet radiation, 415 nm blue light and 660 nm red light, respectively. We choose human fibroblasts (HF) to be irradiated by three different wavelengths for PBM test. In this study, we used cell counting kit (CCK-8) test to show the cell proliferation roughly and reported on a systematic RNA sequencing (RNA-seq) analysis at transcriptional expression levels from HF, which accepted PBM of different wavelengths of light. RESULTS We found that 415 nm blue light inhibited cell proliferation and 660 nm red light stimulated cell proliferation while 390 nm ultraviolet radiation has little influence on cell proliferation. Furthermore, RNA-seq results showed that CSF1R, PPP3CC, ITGAL, ITGAM, IL2RB, and several other differentially expressed genes (DEGs) are involved in the cell proliferation. Relative DEGs values for matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) gene family have shown a great difference in blue and red light radiation especially on MMP25, MMP9, MMP21, and MMP13. CONCLUSION Taken together, the results provide a valuable resource to describe the variation of HFs under PBM of different light at gene level.
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- Wenqi Li
- Institute for Electric Light Sources, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.,Engineering Research Centre of Advanced Lighting Technology, Ministry of Education, Shanghai, China.,Institute of Future Lighting, Academy for Engineering and Technology, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Institute for Electric Light Sources, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.,Engineering Research Centre of Advanced Lighting Technology, Ministry of Education, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Stomatology, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Tongji University School of Medicine, Stem Cell Translational Research Center, Tongji Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Institute for Electric Light Sources, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.,Engineering Research Centre of Advanced Lighting Technology, Ministry of Education, Shanghai, China.,Institute of Future Lighting, Academy for Engineering and Technology, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Institute for Electric Light Sources, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.,Engineering Research Centre of Advanced Lighting Technology, Ministry of Education, Shanghai, China
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- Institute for Electric Light Sources, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.,Engineering Research Centre of Advanced Lighting Technology, Ministry of Education, Shanghai, China
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- Oral Biomedical Engineering Laboratory, Shanghai Stomatological Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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Robatto M, Pavie MC, Garcia I, Menezes MP, Bastos M, Leite HJD, Noites A, Lordelo P. Ultraviolet A/blue light-emitting diode therapy for vulvovaginal candidiasis: a case presentation. Lasers Med Sci 2019; 34:1819-1827. [PMID: 30945022 DOI: 10.1007/s10103-019-02782-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2018] [Accepted: 03/27/2019] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) is a frequent infection of the female genitourinary tract. It is considered the second most common genital infection in women, after bacterial vaginosis. VVC is treated with oral or topical azole derivatives. However, these agents may lead to adverse reactions and their chronic use might lead to resistance to antifungal agents. Given that the ultraviolet A/blue light-emitting diode (LED) is an electromagnetic radiation source with antimicrobial properties, it is hypothesized that this resource may be a non-drug alternative to the treatment of vulvovaginitis. A technical/experimental safety test was conducted to characterize the light source spectrum and temperature generation of the device, followed by a pilot study in a 52-year-old patient with a clinical diagnosis of VVC confirmed by culture and examination of fresh vaginal samples, owing to the presence of lumpy vaginal discharge and a complaint of pruritus. The vulva and vagina were exposed to 401 ± 5 nm ultraviolet A/blue LED irradiation in a single session, divided into two applications. A reassessment was performed 21 days after the treatment. The light-emitting device had a visible spectrum, in the violet and blue ranges, and a maximum temperature increase of 7 °C. During the reassessment, the culture was found to be negative for fungus, and the signs and symptoms of the patient had disappeared. A light-emitting device with a spectrum in the range of 401 ± 5 nm could potentially be an alternative treatment modality for women with VVC, as it led to the resolution of clinical and microbiological problems in our patient.
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- Mariana Robatto
- Bahiana School of Medicine and Public Health, Av. Dom Joao VI, 275, Brotas, Salvador, Bahia, 40290-000, Brazil
- Center for Care of Pelvic Floor, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
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- Bahiana School of Medicine and Public Health, Av. Dom Joao VI, 275, Brotas, Salvador, Bahia, 40290-000, Brazil
- Center for Care of Pelvic Floor, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
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- Bahiana School of Medicine and Public Health, Av. Dom Joao VI, 275, Brotas, Salvador, Bahia, 40290-000, Brazil
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- Bahiana School of Medicine and Public Health, Av. Dom Joao VI, 275, Brotas, Salvador, Bahia, 40290-000, Brazil
- Center for Care of Pelvic Floor, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
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- Bahiana School of Medicine and Public Health, Av. Dom Joao VI, 275, Brotas, Salvador, Bahia, 40290-000, Brazil
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- School of Allied Health Technologies, Polytechnic Institute of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Bahiana School of Medicine and Public Health, Av. Dom Joao VI, 275, Brotas, Salvador, Bahia, 40290-000, Brazil.
- Center for Care of Pelvic Floor, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil.
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Artificial Caries Resistance in Enamel after Topical Fluoride Treatment and 445 nm Laser Irradiation. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2019; 2019:9101642. [PMID: 31781651 PMCID: PMC6874945 DOI: 10.1155/2019/9101642] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2019] [Revised: 08/26/2019] [Accepted: 10/18/2019] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Objective This in vitro study is aimed at investigating the caries preventive effectiveness of 445 nm diode laser in combination with topical fluoridation. Materials and methods A total of 30 caries-free bovine teeth were used in this study. Eighteen teeth were covered with nail varnish except four windows on the labial surface. The windows were assigned to no treatment/control (C), laser (L) (0.3 W, 60 s, and 90 J/cm2), fluoride (F), and fluoride followed by laser (FL) treatment groups. Artificial caries lesions were created, and the teeth were sectioned and investigated under polarized light microscopy for quantitative measurement of the resulted lesion depth. Ten teeth were used for surface temperature measurement and two teeth for scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Extra twelve human molars were used for the intrapulpal temperature measurement. The absorbance of fluoride at 445 nm was measured. Results The means of lesion depth for the C, L, F, and FL groups were 123.48 (±21.93), 112.33 (±20.42), 99.58 (±30.68), and 89.03 (±30.38) μm, respectively. The pairwise differences of the L, F, and FL groups compared with the C group were significant (p < 0.05). The differences between groups were tested: FL versus L p=0.02, F versus L p=0.16, and FL versus F p=0.91, and the difference of the F versus FL was not significant (p=0.91). Temperature increment at the enamel surface and pulp roof were ∆T = 16.67 (±4.11) and 2.12 (±0.66)°C, respectively. The topical fluoride absorbance at 445 nm is five orders higher than that at 810 nm. SEM shows that after laser irradiation the enamel surface was intact and without thermal damage. Conclusions The 445 nm laser irradiation may be useful for caries prevention, and its effectiveness is lower than those previously achieved using the argon ion laser.
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Blinded, Randomized, Controlled Trial Evaluating the Effects of Light-Emitting Diode Photomodulation on Lower Extremity Wounds Left to Heal by Secondary Intention. Dermatol Surg 2019; 46:605-611. [PMID: 31652220 DOI: 10.1097/dss.0000000000002195] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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BACKGROUND Light-emitting diode (LED) has been used for wound healing because of its stimulatory effects on fibroblast proliferation, matrix synthesis, angiogenesis, and downmodulation of inflammatory reactions. OBJECTIVE The aim of the authors' study was to investigate the effects of red LED (wavelength 633 nm) photomodulation on lower extremity surgical defects left to heal by secondary intention. MATERIALS AND METHODS Fourteen subjects with surgical defects of the lower leg were irradiated with a 633 ± 3-nm light source for 20 minutes (105 mW/cm, 126 J/cm) at 4 weekly sessions. RESULTS The number of days required for wounds to heal was greater in the treatment group (63.2 ± 12.2 days) than in the control group (48.67 ± 11.1 days), although this difference was not statistically significant (p = .07). The percentage of the original wound remaining was not statistically different between treatment and control groups between Weeks 1 and 2 (p = .71) and Weeks 3 and 4 (p = .56). It was significant between Weeks 2 and 3 (p = .01). CONCLUSION This study revealed that red LED photomodulation at a wavelength of 633 nm did not result in clinical improvement in wound healing of surgical defects on the lower extremities.
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Serrage H, Heiskanen V, Palin WM, Cooper PR, Milward MR, Hadis M, Hamblin MR. Under the spotlight: mechanisms of photobiomodulation concentrating on blue and green light. Photochem Photobiol Sci 2019; 18:1877-1909. [PMID: 31183484 PMCID: PMC6685747 DOI: 10.1039/c9pp00089e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 67] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2019] [Accepted: 05/30/2019] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Photobiomodulation (PBM) describes the application of light at wavelengths ranging from 400-1100 nm to promote tissue healing, reduce inflammation and promote analgesia. Traditionally, red and near-infra red (NIR) light have been used therapeutically, however recent studies indicate that other wavelengths within the visible spectrum could prove beneficial including blue and green light. This review aims to evaluate the literature surrounding the potential therapeutic effects of PBM with particular emphasis on the effects of blue and green light. In particular focus is on the possible primary and secondary molecular mechanisms of PBM and also evaluation of the potential effective parameters for application both in vitro and in vivo. Studies have reported that PBM affects an array of molecular targets, including chromophores such as signalling molecules containing flavins and porphyrins as well as components of the electron transport chain. However, secondary mechanisms tend to converge on pathways induced by increases in reactive oxygen species (ROS) production. Systematic evaluation of the literature indicated 72% of publications reported beneficial effects of blue light and 75% reported therapeutic effects of green light. However, of the publications evaluating the effects of green light, reporting of treatment parameters was uneven with 41% failing to report irradiance (mW cm-2) and 44% failing to report radiant exposure (J cm-2). This review highlights the potential of PBM to exert broad effects on a range of different chromophores within the body, dependent upon the wavelength of light applied. Emphasis still remains on the need to report exposure and treatment parameters, as this will enable direct comparison between different studies and hence enable the determination of the full potential of PBM.
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- Hannah Serrage
- College of Medical and Dental Sciences, University of Birmingham, UK.
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Kang SM, Jung HI, Kim BI. Susceptibility of oral bacteria to antibacterial photodynamic therapy. J Oral Microbiol 2019; 11:1644111. [PMID: 31448062 PMCID: PMC6691882 DOI: 10.1080/20002297.2019.1644111] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2019] [Revised: 07/03/2019] [Accepted: 07/10/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Effective methods for managing the oral microbiome are necessary to ensure not only the oral but also the systemic health of a human body. The purpose of this study was to determine the sensitivity of four photosensitizers (PSs) to blue light in six representative oral bacterial species that cause intraoral diseases. The following six strains were investigated: Actinomyces israelii, Enterococcus faecium, Fusobacterium nucleatum, Lactobacillus gasseri, Streptococcus mutans, Veillonella parvula. PS stock solutions (1 mg/ml) were prepared by dissolving curcumin and protoporphyrin-IX in dimethyl sulfoxide, and resazurin and riboflavin in distilled water. The inoculation of 20 ml of a bacterial suspension cultured for 24 hours was mixed with 1,980 ml of each test solution, and then a light source was placed in front of the mixture. The irradiation wavelength was 405 nm and its applied energy was 25.3 J. The independent-samples t-test and one-way analysis of variance within groups were performed to compare the antibacterial effects in the four PSs. The antibacterial susceptibility when using different PSs and visible blue-light irradiation differed between the bacterial strains. Antibacterial photodynamic therapy that includes light exposure and PSs can be used to control the oral bacteria strains related to oral disease.
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- Si-Mook Kang
- Department of Preventive Dentistry & Public Oral Health, BK 21 PLUS Project, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Preventive Dentistry & Public Oral Health, BK 21 PLUS Project, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Preventive Dentistry & Public Oral Health, BK 21 PLUS Project, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Lampus HF, As’ad S, Minhajat R, Warsinggih, Hatta M, Masadah R, Makhmudi A, Natzir R, Sinrang W, Benyamin F, Bukhari A, Wonoputri N, Mariana N, Habar TR. Topical mitomycin-C reduced number of myofibroblasts in healing anoplasty wounds in Wistar rats. WOUND MEDICINE 2019; 25:100154. [DOI: 10.1016/j.wndm.2019.100154] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2023]
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Kadam S, Shai S, Shahane A, Kaushik KS. Recent Advances in Non-Conventional Antimicrobial Approaches for Chronic Wound Biofilms: Have We Found the 'Chink in the Armor'? Biomedicines 2019; 7:biomedicines7020035. [PMID: 31052335 PMCID: PMC6631124 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines7020035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2019] [Revised: 04/27/2019] [Accepted: 04/28/2019] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Chronic wounds are a major healthcare burden, with huge public health and economic impact. Microbial infections are the single most important cause of chronic, non-healing wounds. Chronic wound infections typically form biofilms, which are notoriously recalcitrant to conventional antibiotics. This prompts the need for alternative or adjunct ‘anti-biofilm’ approaches, notably those that account for the unique chronic wound biofilm microenvironment. In this review, we discuss the recent advances in non-conventional antimicrobial approaches for chronic wound biofilms, looking beyond standard antibiotic therapies. These non-conventional strategies are discussed under three groups. The first group focuses on treatment approaches that directly kill or inhibit microbes in chronic wound biofilms, using mechanisms or delivery strategies distinct from antibiotics. The second group discusses antimicrobial approaches that modify the biological, chemical or biophysical parameters in the chronic wound microenvironment, which in turn enables the disruption and removal of biofilms. Finally, therapeutic approaches that affect both, biofilm bacteria and microenvironment factors, are discussed. Understanding the advantages and limitations of these recent approaches, their stage of development and role in biofilm management, could lead to new treatment paradigms for chronic wound infections. Towards this end, we discuss the possibility that non-conventional antimicrobial therapeutics and targets could expose the ‘chink in the armor’ of chronic wound biofilms, thereby providing much-needed alternative or adjunct strategies for wound infection management.
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- Snehal Kadam
- Ramalingaswami Re-entry Fellowship, Department of Biotechnology, Pune 411045, India.
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- Poona College of Pharmacy, Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed (to be) University, Erandwane, Pune 411038, India.
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- Poona College of Pharmacy, Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed (to be) University, Erandwane, Pune 411038, India.
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- Ramalingaswami Re-entry Fellowship, Department of Biotechnology, Pune 411045, India.
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Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) are solid-state devices that are highly energy efficient, fast switching, have a small form factor, and can emit a specific wavelength of light. The ability to precisely control the wavelength of light emitted with the fabrication process enables LEDs to not only provide illumination, but also find applications in biology and life science research. To enable the new generation of LED devices, methods to improve the energy efficiency for possible battery operation and integration level for miniaturized lighting devices should be explored. This paper presents the first case of the heterogeneous integration of gallium nitride (GaN) power devices, both GaN LED and GaN transistor, with bipolar CMOS DMOS (BCD) circuits that can achieve this. To validate this concept, an LED driver was designed, implemented and verified experimentally. It features an output electrical power of 1.36 W and compact size of 2.4 × 4.4 mm2. The designed fully integrated LED lighting device emits visible light at a wavelength of approximately 454 nm and can therefore be adopted for biology research and life science applications.
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Lee D, Seo Y, Kim YW, Kim S, Bae H, Choi J, Lim I, Bang H, Kim JH, Ko JH. Far-infrared radiation stimulates platelet-derived growth factor mediated skeletal muscle cell migration through extracellular matrix-integrin signaling. THE KOREAN JOURNAL OF PHYSIOLOGY & PHARMACOLOGY : OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE KOREAN PHYSIOLOGICAL SOCIETY AND THE KOREAN SOCIETY OF PHARMACOLOGY 2019; 23:141-150. [PMID: 30820158 PMCID: PMC6384197 DOI: 10.4196/kjpp.2019.23.2.141] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2018] [Revised: 01/11/2019] [Accepted: 01/11/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Despite increased evidence of bio-activity following far-infrared (FIR) radiation, susceptibility of cell signaling to FIR radiation-induced homeostasis is poorly understood. To observe the effects of FIR radiation, FIR-radiated materials-coated fabric was put on experimental rats or applied to L6 cells, and microarray analysis, quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction, and wound healing assays were performed. Microarray analysis revealed that messenger RNA expressions of rat muscle were stimulated by FIR radiation in a dose-dependent manner in amount of 10% and 30% materials-coated. In 30% group, 1,473 differentially expressed genes were identified (fold change [FC] > 1.5), and 218 genes were significantly regulated (FC > 1.5 and p < 0.05). Microarray analysis showed that extracellular matrix (ECM)-receptor interaction, focal adhesion, and cell migration-related pathways were significantly stimulated in rat muscle. ECM and platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF)-mediated cell migration-related genes were increased. And, results showed that the relative gene expression of actin beta was increased. FIR radiation also stimulated actin subunit and actin-related genes. We observed that wound healing was certainly promoted by FIR radiation over 48 h in L6 cells. Therefore, we suggest that FIR radiation can penetrate the body and stimulate PDGF-mediated cell migration through ECM-integrin signaling in rats.
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- Donghee Lee
- Department of Physiology, Chung-Ang University College of Medicine, Seoul 06974, Korea
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- Department of Physiology, Chung-Ang University College of Medicine, Seoul 06974, Korea
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- Department of Physiology, Chung-Ang University College of Medicine, Seoul 06974, Korea
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- Department of Physiology, Chung-Ang University College of Medicine, Seoul 06974, Korea
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- Department of Physiology, Chung-Ang University College of Medicine, Seoul 06974, Korea
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- Department of Physiology, Chung-Ang University College of Medicine, Seoul 06974, Korea
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- Department of Physiology, Chung-Ang University College of Medicine, Seoul 06974, Korea
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- Department of Physiology, Chung-Ang University College of Medicine, Seoul 06974, Korea
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- Department of Family Medicine, Chung-Ang University Hospital, Chung-Ang University College of Medicine, Seoul 06973, Korea
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- Department of Physiology, Chung-Ang University College of Medicine, Seoul 06974, Korea
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Hu Y, Liu H, Zhou X, Pan H, Wu X, Abidi N, Zhu Y, Wang J. Surface engineering of spongy bacterial cellulose via constructing crossed groove/column micropattern by low-energy CO 2 laser photolithography toward scar-free wound healing. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2019; 99:333-343. [PMID: 30889707 DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2019.01.116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2018] [Revised: 12/13/2018] [Accepted: 01/25/2019] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Bacterial cellulose (BC) is a bio-derived polymer, and it has been considered as an excellent candidate material for tissue engineering. In this study, a crossed groove/column micropattern was constructed on spongy, porous BC using low-energy CO2 laser photolithography. Applying the targeted immobilization of a tetrapeptide consisting of Arginine-Glycine-Aspartic acid-Serine (H-Arg-Gly-Asp-Ser-OH, RGDS) as a fibronectin onto the column platform surface, the resulting micropatterned BC (RGDS-MPBC) exhibited dual affinities to fibroblasts and collagen. Material characterization of RGDS-MPBC revealed that the micropattern was built by the column part with size of ~100 × 100 μm wide and ~100 μm deep, and the groove part with size of ~150 μm wide. Hydrating the MPBC did not result in the collapse of the integrity of the micropattern, suggesting its potential application in a highly hydrated wound environment. Cell culture assays revealed that the RGDS-MPBC exhibited an improved cytotoxicity to mouse fibroblasts L929, as compared to the pristine BC. Meanwhile, it was observed that the RGDS-MPBC was able to guide the ordered aggregation of human skin fibroblast (HSF) cells on the column platform surface, and no HSF cells were found in the groove channels. Over time, it was found that a dense network of collagen was gradually established across the groove channels. Furthermore, the in-vivo animal study preliminarily demonstrated the scar-free healing potential of the micropatterned BC materials. Therefore, this RGDS-MPBC material exhibited its advantages in guiding cell migration and collagen distribution, which could present a prospect in the establishment of "basket-woven" organization of collagen in normal skin tissue against the formation of dense, parallel aggregation of collagen fibers in scar tissue toward scar-free wound healing outcome.
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- Yang Hu
- Center for Human Tissue and Organs Degeneration and Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Marine Biomedical Materials, Institute of Biomedicine and Biotechnology, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518055, China; Fiber and Biopolymer Research Institute, Department of Plant and Soil Science, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX 79403, USA.
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- Center for Human Tissue and Organs Degeneration and Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Marine Biomedical Materials, Institute of Biomedicine and Biotechnology, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518055, China; School and Hospital of Stomatology, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi 030001, China
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- Center for Human Tissue and Organs Degeneration and Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Marine Biomedical Materials, Institute of Biomedicine and Biotechnology, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518055, China
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- Center for Human Tissue and Organs Degeneration and Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Marine Biomedical Materials, Institute of Biomedicine and Biotechnology, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518055, China
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- School and Hospital of Stomatology, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi 030001, China
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- Fiber and Biopolymer Research Institute, Department of Plant and Soil Science, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX 79403, USA
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- Center for Human Tissue and Organs Degeneration and Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Marine Biomedical Materials, Institute of Biomedicine and Biotechnology, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518055, China
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- Center for Human Tissue and Organs Degeneration and Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Marine Biomedical Materials, Institute of Biomedicine and Biotechnology, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518055, China
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Krassovka J, Borgschulze A, Sahlender B, Lögters T, Windolf J, Grotheer V. Blue light irradiation and its beneficial effect on Dupuytren's fibroblasts. PLoS One 2019; 14:e0209833. [PMID: 30633751 PMCID: PMC6329497 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0209833] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2018] [Accepted: 12/12/2018] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Dupuytren's contracture is a fibroproliferative disorder affecting the palmar fascia of the hand. Most affected are the ring fingers, and little fingers of middle-aged men. Symptomatic for this disease is the increased proliferation and differentiation of fibroblasts to myofibroblasts, which is accompanied by an elevated α-SMA expression. The present study evaluated the therapeutic benefit of blue light (λ = 453 nm, 38 mW/cm2, continuous radiance, spot size 10-12 cm2) as well as the molecular mechanism mediating this effect. It could be determined that blue light significantly diminished the induced α-SMA protein expression in both normal palmar fibroblasts and Duypuytren's fibroblasts. The beneficial effect mediated by this irradiance, radiant exposure and wavelength was associated with an elevated reactive oxygen species generation. Furthermore, the data underlines the potential usefulness of blue light irradiation as a promising therapy option for Dupuytren's disease, especially for relapse prevention, and may represent a useful strategy to treat further fibrotic diseases, such as keloids, hypertrophic scarring, and scleroderma.
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- Julia Krassovka
- Department of Trauma and Hand Surgery, Medical Faculty, Heinrich-Heine-University Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, Germany
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- Department of Trauma and Hand Surgery, Medical Faculty, Heinrich-Heine-University Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, Germany
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- Department of Trauma and Hand Surgery, Medical Faculty, Heinrich-Heine-University Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, Germany
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- Department of Trauma and Hand Surgery, Medical Faculty, Heinrich-Heine-University Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, Germany
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- Department of Trauma and Hand Surgery, Medical Faculty, Heinrich-Heine-University Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, Germany
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- Department of Trauma and Hand Surgery, Medical Faculty, Heinrich-Heine-University Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, Germany
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Romanelli M, Piaggesi A, Scapagnini G, Dini V, Janowska A, Iacopi E, Scarpa C, Fauverghe S, Bassetto F. Evaluation of fluorescence biomodulation in the real-life management of chronic wounds: the EUREKA trial. J Wound Care 2018; 27:744-753. [DOI: 10.12968/jowc.2018.27.11.744] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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- Marco Romanelli
- Wound Healing Research Unit, Division of Dermatology, School of Medicine, University of Pisa, Italy
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- Diabetic Foot Section, Department of Medicine, University of Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, School of Medicine, University of Molise, Campobasso, Italy
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- Wound Healing Research Unit, Division of Dermatology, School of Medicine, University of Pisa, Italy
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- Wound Healing Research Unit, Division of Dermatology, School of Medicine, University of Pisa, Italy
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- Diabetic Foot Section, Department of Medicine, University of Pisa, Italy
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- Clinic of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Padova University-Hospital, Italy
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- Clinic of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Padova University-Hospital, Italy
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Stone J, Mitrofanis J, Johnstone DM, Falsini B, Bisti S, Adam P, Nuevo AB, George-Weinstein M, Mason R, Eells J. Acquired Resilience: An Evolved System of Tissue Protection in Mammals. Dose Response 2018; 16:1559325818803428. [PMID: 30627064 PMCID: PMC6311597 DOI: 10.1177/1559325818803428] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2018] [Revised: 08/22/2018] [Accepted: 08/29/2018] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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This review brings together observations on the stress-induced regulation of resilience mechanisms in body tissues. It is argued that the stresses that induce tissue resilience in mammals arise from everyday sources: sunlight, food, lack of food, hypoxia and physical stresses. At low levels, these stresses induce an organised protective response in probably all tissues; and, at some higher level, cause tissue destruction. This pattern of response to stress is well known to toxicologists, who have termed it hormesis. The phenotypes of resilience are diverse and reports of stress-induced resilience are to be found in journals of neuroscience, sports medicine, cancer, healthy ageing, dementia, parkinsonism, ophthalmology and more. This diversity makes the proposing of a general concept of induced resilience a significant task, which this review attempts. We suggest that a system of stress-induced tissue resilience has evolved to enhance the survival of animals. By analogy with acquired immunity, we term this system 'acquired resilience'. Evidence is reviewed that acquired resilience, like acquired immunity, fades with age. This fading is, we suggest, a major component of ageing. Understanding of acquired resilience may, we argue, open pathways for the maintenance of good health in the later decades of human life.
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- Jonathan Stone
- Discipline of Physiology, Bosch Institute of Medical Research, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Discipline of Anatomy and Histology, Bosch Institute of Medical Research, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Discipline of Physiology, Bosch Institute of Medical Research, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Facolta’ di Medicina e Chirurgia, Fondazione Policlinico A. Gemelli, Universita’ Cattolica del S. Cuore, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Biotechnical and Applied Clinical Sciences, Università degli Studi dell’Aquila, IIT Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia Genova and INBB Istituto Nazionale Biosistemi e Biostrutture, Rome, Italy
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- School of Biological, Earth and Environmental Science, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Discipline of Physiology, Bosch Institute of Medical Research, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- College of Health Sciences, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, USA
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Effect of blue LED on the healing process of third-degree skin burns: clinical and histological evaluation. Lasers Med Sci 2018; 34:721-728. [PMID: 30276489 DOI: 10.1007/s10103-018-2647-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2018] [Accepted: 09/21/2018] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of blue light-emitting diode (LED) on the healing process of third-degree skin burns in rats through clinical and histological parameters. Forty male Wistar rats were divided into two groups: control (CTR) (n = 20) and blue LED (BLUE) (n = 20), with subgroups (n = 5) for each time of euthanasia (7, 14, 21, and 28 days). LED (470 nm, 1 W, 12.5 J/cm2 per point, 28 s) was applied at four points of the wound (total, 50 J/cm2). Feed intake was measured every other day. It was observed that there were no statistically significant differences in the Wound Retention Index (WRI) of the BLUE group in relation to CTR group (p > 0.05) at the evaluation times. After 14, 21, and 28 days, it was observed that the animals in the BLUE group consumed more feed than animals in the CTR group (p < 0.05). At 7 days, there was a statistically significant increase in the angiogenic index (AI) in BLUE (median: 6.2) when compared to CTR (median: 2.4) (p = 0.01) and all animals in BLUE had already started re-epithelialization. This study suggests that blue LED, at the dosimetry used, positively contributed in important and initial stages of the healing process of third-degree skin burns.
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Hughes M, Moore T, Manning J, Wilkinson J, Watson S, Samraj P, Dinsdale G, Roberts C, Rhodes LE, Herrick AL, Murray A. A feasibility study of a novel low-level light therapy for digital ulcers in systemic sclerosis. J DERMATOL TREAT 2018; 30:251-257. [PMID: 29862855 PMCID: PMC6484448 DOI: 10.1080/09546634.2018.1484875] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Background: Locally acting, well-tolerated treatments for systemic sclerosis (SSc) digital ulcers (DUs) are needed. Objectives: Our primary aim was to investigate the safety, feasibility, and tolerability of a novel low-level light therapy (LTTT). A secondary aim was to tentatively assess efficacy. Methods: A custom-built device comprising infrared (850 nm), red (660 nm), and violet (405 nm) LEDs was utilized. DUs were irradiated with 10 J/cm2 twice weekly for 3 weeks, with follow-up at weeks 4 and 8. Any safety concerns were documented. Patient opinion on time to deliver, feasibility, and pain visual analogue score (VAS; 0–100, 100 most severe) was collected. Patient and clinician DU global assessment VAS were documented. DUs were evaluated by laser Doppler perfusion imaging pre- and post-irradiation. Results: In all, 14 DUs in eight patients received a total of 46 light exposures, with no safety concerns. All patients considered LTTT ‘took just the right amount of time’ and was ‘feasible’, with a low associated mean pain VAS of 1.6 (SD: 5.2). Patient and clinician global DC VAS improved during the study (mean change: –7.1 and –5.2, respectively, both p < .001). DU perfusion significantly increased post-irradiation. Conclusions: LTTT for DUs is safe, feasible, and well tolerated. There was an early tentative suggestion of treatment efficacy.
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- M Hughes
- a Centre for Musculoskeletal Research , The University of Manchester, Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre , Manchester , UK
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- b Department of Rheumatology , Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust , Salford , UK
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- b Department of Rheumatology , Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust , Salford , UK
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- c Research and Development , Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust , Salford , UK
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- d Medical Physics Department and University of Manchester , Manchester Academic Health Science Centre , Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust , UK
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- e Medical Physics Department , Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust , UK
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- a Centre for Musculoskeletal Research , The University of Manchester, Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre , Manchester , UK
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- f Centre for Biostatistics , Institute of Population Health, School of Medicine, The University of Manchester , Manchester , UK
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- g Photobiology Unit, Dermatology Centre, Division of Musculoskeletal and Dermatological Sciences , The University of Manchester, Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre , Manchester , UK
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- a Centre for Musculoskeletal Research , The University of Manchester, Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre , Manchester , UK.,h NIHR Manchester Musculoskeletal Biomedical Research Centre , Central Manchester NHS Foundation Trust , Manchester Academic Health Science Centre , UK
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- a Centre for Musculoskeletal Research , The University of Manchester, Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre , Manchester , UK.,i Photon Science Institute , The University of Manchester , UK
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