1
|
Takamure K, Iwatani Y, Amano H, Yagi T, Uchiyama T. Inactivation characteristics of a 280 nm Deep-UV irradiation dose on aerosolized SARS-CoV-2. ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL 2023; 177:108022. [PMID: 37301046 PMCID: PMC10241504 DOI: 10.1016/j.envint.2023.108022] [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: 03/03/2023] [Revised: 06/03/2023] [Accepted: 06/03/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
Abstract
A non-filter virus inactivation unit was developed that can control the irradiation dose of aerosolized viruses by controlling the lighting pattern of a 280 nm deep-UV (DUV)-LED and the air flowrate. In this study, the inactivation properties of aerosolized SARS-CoV-2 were quantitatively evaluated by controlling the irradiation dose to the virus inside the inactivation unit. The RNA concentration of SARS-CoV-2 remained constant when the total irradiation dose of DUV irradiation to the virus exceeded 16.5 mJ/cm2. This observation suggests that RNA damage may occur in regions below the detection threshold of RT-qPCR assay. However, when the total irradiation dose was less than 16.5 mJ/cm2, the RNA concentration monotonically increased with a decreasing LED irradiation dose. However, the nucleocapsid protein concentration of SARS-CoV-2 was not predominantly dependent on the LED irradiation dose. The plaque assay showed that 99.16% of the virus was inactivated at 8.1 mJ/cm2 of irradiation, and no virus was detected at 12.2 mJ/cm2 of irradiation, resulting in a 99.89% virus inactivation rate. Thus, an irradiation dose of 23% of the maximal irradiation capacity of the virus inactivation unit can activate more than 99% of SARS-CoV-2. These findings are expected to enhance versatility in various applications. The downsizing achieved in our study renders the technology apt for installation in narrow spaces, while the enhanced flowrates establish its viability for implementation in larger facilities.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Kotaro Takamure
- Institute of Materials and Systems for Sustainability, Nagoya University, Nagoya 464-8601, Japan.
| | - Yasumasa Iwatani
- Clinical Research Center, National Hospital Organization Nagoya Medical Center, Nagoya 460-0001, Japan
| | - Hiroshi Amano
- Institute of Materials and Systems for Sustainability, Nagoya University, Nagoya 464-8601, Japan
| | - Tetsuya Yagi
- Department of Infectious Diseases, Nagoya University Hospital, Nagoya 466-0065, Japan
| | - Tomomi Uchiyama
- Institute of Materials and Systems for Sustainability, Nagoya University, Nagoya 464-8601, Japan
| |
Collapse
|
2
|
Gorman S. The inhibitory and inactivating effects of visible light on SARS-CoV-2: A narrative update. JOURNAL OF PHOTOCHEMISTRY AND PHOTOBIOLOGY 2023; 15:100187. [PMID: 37288364 PMCID: PMC10207839 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpap.2023.100187] [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] [Indexed: 06/09/2023] Open
Abstract
Prior to the coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19) pandemic, the germicidal effects of visible light (λ = 400 - 700 nm) were well known. This review provides an overview of new findings that suggest there are direct inactivating effects of visible light - particularly blue wavelengths (λ = 400 - 500 nm) - on exposed severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) virions, and inhibitory effects on viral replication in infected cells. These findings complement emerging evidence that there may be clinical benefits of orally administered blue light for limiting the severity of COVID-19. Possible mechanisms of action of blue light (e.g., regulation of reactive oxygen species) and important mediators (e.g., melatonin) are discussed.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Shelley Gorman
- Telethon Kids Institute, University of Western Australia, PO Box 855, Perth, Western Australia 6872, Australia
| |
Collapse
|
3
|
Bang JI, Kim JH, Choi A, Sung M. The Wavelength-Based Inactivation Effects of a Light-Emitting Diode Module on Indoor Microorganisms. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:9659. [PMID: 35955018 PMCID: PMC9368635 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19159659] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2022] [Revised: 08/03/2022] [Accepted: 08/03/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
Abstract
With the increased incidence of infectious disease outbreaks in recent years such as the COVID-19 pandemic, related research is being conducted on the need to prevent their spread; it is also necessary to develop more general physical-chemical control methods to manage them. Consequently, research has been carried out on light-emitting diodes (LEDs) as an effective means of light sterilization. In this study, the sterilization effects on four types of representative bacteria and mold that occur indoors, Bacillus subtilis, Escherichia coli, Penicillium chrysogenum, and Cladosporium cladosporidides, were confirmed using LED modules (with wavelengths of 275, 370, 385, and 405 nm). Additionally, power consumption was compared by calculating the time required for 99.9% sterilization of each microorganism. The results showed that the sterilization effect was high, in the order 275, 370, 385, and 405 nm. The sterilization effects at 385 and 405 nm were observed to be similar. Furthermore, when comparing the power consumption required for 99.9% sterilization of each microorganism, the 275 nm LED module required significantly less power than those of other wavelengths. However, at 405 nm, the power consumption required for 99.9% sterilization was less than that at 370 nm; that is, it was more efficient and similar to or less than that at 385 nm. Additionally, because 405 nm can be applied as general lighting, it was considered to have wider applicability and utility compared with UV wavelengths. Consequently, it should be possible to respond to infectious diseases in the environment using LEDs with visible light wavelengths.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Jong-Il Bang
- Department of Architectural Engineering, Sejong University, 209 Neungdong-Ro, Gwangjin-Gu, Seoul 05006, Korea
| | - Ji-Hi Kim
- Specialization Strategy Technology Department, EAN Technology Co., Ltd., EAN Institute of Sustainable Technology, 77-gil Teheran-Ro, Gangnam-Gu, Seoul 06159, Korea
| | - Anseop Choi
- Department of Architectural Engineering, Sejong University, 209 Neungdong-Ro, Gwangjin-Gu, Seoul 05006, Korea
| | - Minki Sung
- Department of Architectural Engineering, Sejong University, 209 Neungdong-Ro, Gwangjin-Gu, Seoul 05006, Korea
| |
Collapse
|
4
|
Zupin L, Gratton R, Milani M, Clemente L, Fontana F, Ruscio M, Crovella S. Direct inactivation of SARS-CoV-2 by low level blue photobiomodulation LED at 470, 454 and 450 nm. JOURNAL OF BIOPHOTONICS 2022; 15:e202100375. [PMID: 35124902 DOI: 10.1002/jbio.202100375] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2021] [Accepted: 02/04/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
Abstract
Blue light has been already reported as able to counteract different types of microorganisms including Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, fungi and viruses, especially the enveloped ones. It has been reported that both blue and visible light can efficiently impact SARS-CoV-2 by affecting its ability to replicate in in vitro cellular models of infection. In this study, blue light at 450, 454 and 470 nm was tested on SARS-CoV-2 to evaluate the residual viral infectious potential on Vero E6, Caco-2 and Calu-3 cells, after the irradiation of viral particles. Following 12' of irradiation at 40 mW/cm2 , a drastic block of viral amplification was observed. Indeed, at 7 days post-irradiation/infection the viral load was the same as the one measured 1 day post-irradiation/infection, and cellular viability was maintained showing similar levels to the noninfected control cells. Taken together our results indicate that blue LED lamps can be considered as a cheap and convenient tool for SARS-CoV-2 disinfection.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Luisa Zupin
- Institute for Maternal and Child Health-IRCCS "Burlo Garofolo", Trieste, Italy
| | - Rossella Gratton
- Institute for Maternal and Child Health-IRCCS "Burlo Garofolo", Trieste, Italy
| | - Margherita Milani
- Department of Medical Surgical and Health Sciences, University of Trieste, Trieste, Italy
| | - Libera Clemente
- Division of Laboratory Medicine, University Hospital Giuliano Isontina (ASU GI), Trieste, Italy
| | - Francesco Fontana
- Division of Laboratory Medicine, University Hospital Giuliano Isontina (ASU GI), Trieste, Italy
| | - Maurizio Ruscio
- Division of Laboratory Medicine, University Hospital Giuliano Isontina (ASU GI), Trieste, Italy
| | - Sergio Crovella
- Biological Science Program, Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of Qatar, Doha, Qatar
| |
Collapse
|
5
|
Kerl J, Gena AW, Alsaad H, Voelker C, Dellweg D. Influence of wearing masks on exhaled air aerodynamics. J Med Eng Technol 2022; 46:231-242. [PMID: 35176956 DOI: 10.1080/03091902.2022.2026507] [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: 01/11/2023]
Abstract
Since aerosol inhalation is the most common mechanism for COVID-19 infection, the respiratory protective devices (RPDs) have the highest importance in personal protection. The aim of this study was to assess the efficiency of 10 different RPDs in shortening the travelling distance of exhaled air by range measurement using the schlieren imaging technique. When a RPD is worn by a person resting in a seated position, the expired air does not exceed the human convective boundary layer (CBL). Instead, the CBL lifts the expired aerosols vertically up. Thus, they have a prolonged travelling time in the surrounding air and become less harmful by several mechanisms of virus content decay. Coughing as well as expiration valves can cause far reaching expiration air clouds that cross horizontally the human CBL by opening leakage airway corridors into different directions. Measured by the range of expired air an FFP2 mask provided high security under all conditions tested. A non-vented full-face mask with two viral filters performed even better because of its airtight fit and the excellent filtering capacity of the viral filters during inspiration and expiration, even during cough manoeuvres.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Jens Kerl
- Fachkrankenhaus Kloster Grafschaft GmbH, Schmallenberg, Germany
| | - Amayu W Gena
- Department of Building Physics, Bauhaus-Universität Weimar, Weimar, Germany
| | - Hayder Alsaad
- Department of Building Physics, Bauhaus-Universität Weimar, Weimar, Germany
| | - Conrad Voelker
- Department of Building Physics, Bauhaus-Universität Weimar, Weimar, Germany
| | - Dominic Dellweg
- Fachkrankenhaus Kloster Grafschaft GmbH, Schmallenberg, Germany
| |
Collapse
|
6
|
Abstract
The COVID-19 pandemic is driving the search for new antiviral techniques. Bacteria and fungi are known to be inactivated not only by ultraviolet radiation but also by visible light. Several studies have recently appeared on this subject, in which viruses were mainly irradiated in media. However, it is an open question to what extent the applied media, and especially their riboflavin concentration, can influence the results. A literature search identified appropriate virus photoinactivation publications and, where possible, viral light susceptibility was quantitatively determined in terms of average log-reduction doses. Sensitivities of enveloped viruses were plotted against assumed riboflavin concentrations. Viruses appear to be sensitive to visible (violet/blue) light. The median log-reduction doses of all virus experiments performed in liquids is 58 J/cm2. For the non-enveloped, enveloped and coronaviruses only, they were 222, 29 and 19 J/cm2, respectively. Data are scarce, but it appears that (among other things) the riboflavin concentration in the medium has an influence on the log-reduction doses. Experiments with DMEM, with its 0.4 mg/L riboflavin, have so far produced results with the greatest viral susceptibilities. It should be critically evaluated whether the currently published virus sensitivities are really only intrinsic properties of the virus, or whether the medium played a significant role. In future experiments, irradiation should be carried out in solutions with the lowest possible riboflavin concentration.
Collapse
|
7
|
Blue Laser Light Counteracts HSV-1 in the SH-SY5Y Neuronal Cell Model of Infection. LIFE (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 12:life12010055. [PMID: 35054448 PMCID: PMC8778157 DOI: 10.3390/life12010055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2021] [Revised: 12/06/2021] [Accepted: 12/09/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
Abstract
Herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV-1) is wide-spread virus that triggers painful and recurrent infections, as herpes labialis, causing blister lesions on the lip. HSV-1 infection can be a lifelong condition starting from childhood due to the latency of the virus hidden in the trigeminal ganglia. Despite the use of antiviral treatments, there is not a resolutive cure for herpes. In our study, we tested blue light against HSV-1 in a neuronal cellular model, aimed at mimicking the neuronal tropism of HSV-1. Two laser protocols employing continuous wave and pulse modalities were delivered to infected cell cultures and to the virus alone. A significant reduction of viral replication was observed when the beam was directly applied to the virus, along with an increase in cell survival. Our findings, considering the limitation of the still-unknown mechanisms by which the blue light acts on the virus, suggested a potential use of photobiomodulation therapy for clinical applications against herpes labialis in pediatric patients.
Collapse
|