Effect of energy level of photobiomodulation therapy on bone repair in rats / Efecto del nivel de energía de la terapia de fotobiomodulación sobre la reparación ósea en ratas

Abstract The aim of this experimental study was to determine the effect of photobiomodulation therapy on bone repair in a rat tibia osteotomy model at 15 and 30 days. The sample consisted of 36 male Holtzman rats that were randomized into 6 equal groups. Groups A1 and A2: osteotomy + 1 J laser energy. Groups B1 and B2: osteotomy + 3 J laser energy. Groups C1 and C2 (controls): osteotomy only. The bone repair was analyzed by histological evaluation of osteoblasts and osteocytes both at 15 days (groups A1, B1, and C1) and at 30 days (groups A2, B2, and C2). Within the results, in all groups a greater number of osteoblasts was found at 15 days vs 30 days (p<0.05), and a greater number of osteocytes in B1 and C2 vs B2 and C1, respectively (p<0.05). When evaluating the 3 groups worked up to 15 days, more osteoblasts were found in A1 and C1 vs B1 (p<0.001); and osteocytes predominated in A1 and B1 vs C1 (p<0.001). At 30 days there was a greater quantity of osteoblasts in C2 vs A2 and B2 (p<0.05) and of osteocytes in C2 vs B2 (p<0.05). It is concluded that 1 J photobiomodulation therapy improved bone repair at 15 days; however, this improvement was not observed at 30 days because there were no differences between the irradiated groups and the control.

Resumen El objetivo de este estudio experimental fue determinar el efecto de terapia de fotobiomodulación sobre la reparación ósea en un modelo de osteotomía de tibia de rata a los 15 y 30 días. La muestra estuvo compuesta por 36 ratas Holtzman macho que se aleatorizaron en 6 grupos iguales. Grupos A1 y A2: osteotomía + energía láser de 1 Joule. Grupos B1 y B2: osteotomía + energía láser 3 Joule. Grupos C1 y C2 (controles): solo osteotomía. La reparación ósea fue analizada por evaluación histológica de osteoblastos y osteocitos tanto a los 15 días (grupos A1, B1 y C1) como a los 30 días (grupos A2, B2 y C2). Como resultados se encontró que en todos los grupos hubo mayor número de osteoblastos a los 15 días vs. 30 días (p<0,05), y mayor número de osteocitos en B1 y C2 vs B2 y C1, respectivamente (p<0,05). Al evaluar a los animales a los 15 días, se observó mayor número de osteoblastos en A1 y C1 vs B1 (p<0.001); y mayor número de osteocitos en A1 y B1 vs C1 (p<0,001). Al evaluar a los ratones a los 30 días hubo mayor cantidad de osteoblastos en C2 vs A2 y B2 (p<0,05) y de osteocitos en C2 vs B2 (p<0,05). Se concluye que la terapia de fotobiomodulación con 1 Joule mejoró la reparación ósea a los 15 días; sin embargo, dicha mejora no se observó a los 30 días porque no hubo diferencias entre los grupos irradiados y el control.

Low-laser light therapy in venous ulcer healing: a randomized clinical trial / Terapia adyuvante por luz de baja intensidad en la cicatrización de úlceras varicosas: un ensayo clínico aleatorizado / Terapia a laser de baixa potência na cicatrização de úlcera venosa: ensaio clínico randomizado

ABSTRACT Objectives: to compare the effect of adjuvant low-laser light therapy versus conventional treatment alone on venous ulcer healing. Methods: this is a randomized clinical trial with 40 patients randomized equally to a control group (topical and compressive treatment) and intervention group (adjuvant low-laser light therapy). Outcomes of interest were Wound Healing: Secondary Intention and Tissue Integrity: Skin & Mucous Membranes, as described in the Classification of Nursing Outcomes/NOC. Results: groups with similar sociodemographic and clinical characteristics. Eighty-two ulcers were assessed, with an average duration of 1 to 5 years, in 1,066 nursing consultations, with a statistically significant difference in the time and number of healed ulcers (intervention group). There was a significant improvement in the nursing outcomes under study and in eight clinical indicators. Conclusions: low-laser light therapy improves and reduces tissue regeneration time, contributing to advances in wound treatment.

RESUMEN Objetivos: comparar el efecto de la terapia adyuvante por luz de baja intensidad versus tratamiento convencional solo sobre la cicatrización de la úlcera varicosa. Métodos: ensayo clínico aleatorizado con 40 pacientes aleatorizados igualmente al grupo de control (tratamiento tópico y compresivo) y al grupo de intervención (terapia adyuvante por luz de baja intensidad). Los resultados de interés fueron Curación de heridas: segunda intención e integridad del tejido: piel y mucosas, como se describe en la Clasificación de Resultados de Enfermería/NOC. Resultados: grupos con características sociodemográficas y clínicas similares. Se evaluaron 82 úlceras, con una duración promedio de 1 a 5 años, en 1.066 consultas de enfermería, con diferencia estadísticamente significativa en el tiempo y número de úlceras cicatrizadas (grupo de intervención). Hubo una mejora significativa en los resultados de enfermería en estudio y en ocho indicadores clínicos. Conclusiones: la terapia por luz de baja intensidad mejora y reduce el tiempo de regeneración tisular, contribuyendo a los avances en el tratamiento de heridas.

RESUMO Objetivos: comparar o efeito da terapia a laser de baixa potência adjuvante versus o tratamento convencional isolado na cicatrização de úlcera venosa. Métodos: ensaio clínico randomizado com 40 pacientes aleatorizados igualmente para grupo controle (tratamento tópico e compressivo) e grupo intervenção (terapia a laser de baixa potência adjuvante). Os desfechos de interesse foram Cicatrização de Feridas: Segunda Intenção e Integridade Tissular: Pele e Mucosas, conforme descritos na Classificação de Resultados de Enfermagem/NOC. Resultados: grupos com características sociodemográficas e clínicas semelhantes. Avaliadas 82 úlceras, com duração média de 1 a 5 anos, em 1.066 consultas de enfermagem, com diferença estatística significativa no tempo e no número de úlceras cicatrizadas (grupo intervenção). Houve melhora significativa nos resultados de enfermagem em estudo e em oito indicadores clínicos. Conclusões: a terapia com laser de baixa potência proporciona melhora e reduz o tempo de regeneração tecidual, contribuindo para o avanço no tratamento de feridas.

Determination of the K-value of different types of povidone by microfluidic rheometry and the relationship between K-value and weight-average molecular weight / 药学学报

italic>K-values of 56 batches of 7 types of povidone were measured by microfluidic rheometry and with a Ubbelohde capillary viscometer. The K-values of the two methods were tested by SPSS software and the results showed that there was no significant difference between the two methods (P > 0.05). Taking K-values measured with the Ubbelohde capillary viscometer (Ku) as the abscissa and K-values measured by microfluidic rheometry (Km) as the ordinate a linear equation was calculated: Km = 0.893 9Ku + 4.617 6, R2 = 0.986 2, with good linearity, indicating that the microfluidic rheometer method can replace the Ubbelohde capillary viscometer in determining K-values of povidone. The microfluidic rheometer method has the benefits of less sample consumption, faster determination, and is more accurate, and it can be used with high-throughput automatic acquisition, which provides a more convenient method for the determination of K-values of different types of povidone. The weight-average molecular weights (Mw) of each type of povidone were measured by gel permeation chromatography-multi angle laser light scattering (GPC-MALLS), and the relationship between Mw and Km was lgMw = -0.000 4 Km2 + 0.072 7 Km + 2.791, R2 = 0.990 1. The fitting relationship was good, and Mw could be calculated by Km by the equation.

Relative molecular weight determination of astragalus polysaccharides for injection / 药学学报

To determine relative molecular weight of astragalus polysaccharides (APs), we used Shodex GS620 gel permeation chromatographic column and differential refraction detector (GPC-RI) with dextran as a reference. Matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF-MS) and GPC combined with multi-angle laser light scattering detection (GPC-MALLS) were also used．GPC-RI measure showed four peaks of APs, with the Mw of 1 380 000, 231 000, 18 000, and 480, respectively. Three main peaks were found by GPC-RI-MALLS with the Mw as 1 148 000, 180 000, and 43 000, respectively. Strong signals in 155 000 and 18 000 were detected by MALDI-TOF-MS, which also indicated the sugar moieties of the APs as hexoses. From our study, we found that the GPC-RI method with universal correction is most suitable for Mw determination of the APs. Nevertheless, the three methods should be combined and contrasted with each other to obtain accurate information in research of polysaccharides from Chinese medicine.

Various Wavelengths of Light-Emitting Diode Light Regulate the Proliferation of Human Dermal Papilla Cells and Hair Follicles via Wnt/β-Catenin and the Extracellular Signal-Regulated Kinase Pathways

BACKGROUND: The human dermal papilla cells (hDPCs) play an important role in regulation of hair cycling and growth. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of different wavelengths of light-emitting diode (LED) irradiation on the proliferation of cultured hDPCs and on the growth of human hair follicles (HFs) in vitro. METHODS: We examined the effect of LED irradiation on Wnt/β-catenin signaling and mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) pathways in hDPCs. Anagen HFs were cultured with LED irradiation and elongation of each hair shaft was measured. RESULTS: The most potent wavelength in promoting the hDPC proliferation is 660 nm and 830 nm promoted hDPC proliferation to a lesser extent than 660 nm. Various wavelengths significantly increased β-catenin, Axin2, Wnt3a, Wnt5a and Wnt10b mRNA expression. LED irradiation significantly increased β-catenin and cyclin D expression, and the phosphorylation of MAPK and extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK). HFs irradiated with 415 nm and 660 nm grew longer than control. CONCLUSION: Our result suggests that LED has a potential to stimulate hDPC proliferation via the activation of Wnt/β-catenin signaling and ERK pathway. To our best knowledge, this is the first report which investigated that the effect of various wavelengths of LED on hDPC proliferation and the underlying mechanisms.

Determination of Particle Size of Clostridium Butyricum Enterococcus Triple Viable Powder by Laser Light Scattering Method / 中国药师

Objective:To establish a laser light scattering method for the determination of the particle size distribution of clostridium butyricum enterococcus triple viable powder and compare the results of the sieving method.Methods:The conditions of laser scattering method were as follows:the vibration sampling rate of 80%,the dispersion pressure of 0.05 MPa,the background and sample scan time of 15 s,the shading of 0.5%-5%,the refractive index of the particles of 1.55,the particle absorption rate of 0.01,and the injection volume of 0.1-0.2 g.The eigenvalues of the particle size distribution were determined,which were the particle size cumulative distribution map of 10%,50% and 90% of the particle size value and the volume average particle diameter D.Results:The RSDs of d(0.1),d(0.5) and d(0.9) were less than 5% in the methodology study.The results of laser light scattering method showed that the particle size of 93.3% samples was below 250 μm,that of 64.2% samples was below 150 μm,that of 51.4% samples was below 125 μm,and that of 31.3% samples was below 90 μm.The results of sieving method showed that the particle size of 96.6% was below 250 μm,that of 46.4% samples was below 150 μm,that of 23.5% samples was below 125 μm,and that of 1.4% samples was below 90 μm.Conclusion:Sieving method and laser light scattering method both can characterize the particle size distribution of the sample.The laser light scattering method is simple,accurate and producible,which is suitable for the particle size control of clostridium butyricum enterococcus triple viable powder.

Low-level Light/Laser Therapy in Dermatology / 대한피부과학회지

Low-level laser or light therapy (LLLT) was used to accelerate wound healing without the use of thermal effects in the early days. Although the exact mechanism of LLLT is still unclear, it has been recognized as a photobiomodulation process. Today, LLLT is being credited as a non-invasive treatment modality, and in particular, being widely applied in the field of dermatology. In this review, we summarize the basic principles and clinical applications of LLLT to provide an up-to-date guidance on its practical and safe uses. Further studies are needed to elucidate the mechanism of action of LLLT in various indications, and to determine the wavelength and dose for optimal clinical use.

Histological reaction of the subcutaneous tissue of rats following implantation of bone morphogenetic protein (rhBMP-2) in inorganic bone scaffold and stimulation using low-power laser light / Reação histológica do tecido subcutâneo de rato após implante de proteína morfogenética óssea(rhBMP-2) em arcabouço de osso inorgânico e estimulado com luz laser de baixa potência

The aim of this study was to assess the histological reaction of the subcutaneous tissue of rats after the implantation of natural inorganic mineral scaffold from a calf femur containing recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein (rhBMP-2) and irradiated with low-power laser light. Material and methods: Sixteen Wistar rats were incised in the torso in a medial-longitudinal orientation, and the subcutaneous tissue of the left and right sides of the incision was pulled apart for implantation of the inorganic bone scaffold containing rhBMP-2. Diode laser light was applied to the right side implant at a dose of 8 J/cm2 for 3 minutes, forming two groups: G1 (control) and G2 (irradiated with laser). Implants and surrounding tissuewere removed from four animals on days 7, 21, 40 and 112 for microscopic study. The histological resultswere assessed by means of grading (0 = absence, 1 = slight presence, 2 = representative and 3 = very representative),considering the following events: formation of osteoid structure, acute inflammation, chronicinflammation, fibrin deposition, neovascularization, foreign body granuloma and fibrosis. Results: The resultsshowed no statistically significant differences in each of the four periods when the two groups werecompared (p>0.05 – Mann-Whitney’s test). Conclusion: The natural inorganic scaffold from a calf femurwith rhBMP-2 was a biocompatible combination. Under these conditions, the inductive capacity of rhBMP-2for cell differentiation was inhibited. A slight hastening of tissue healing was shown in the group that wasirradiated with low-power laser light...

O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a reação histológica do tecido subcutâneo de rato após o implante de matriz de osso inorgânico mineral natural de fêmur de vitelo com proteína morfogenética do osso recombinante humana (rhBMP-2) e irradiado com luz laser de baixa potência. Material e métodos: Dezesseis ratos (Wistar) foram incisados no dorso no sentido medio-longitudinal. O tecido subcutâneo do lado direito e esquerdo da incisão foram divulsionados para o implante da matriz de osso inorgânico com rhBMP-2. Na direção do implante do lado direito foi aplicada luz laser, diodo em dose única de 8 J/cm2, por 3 minutos, formando dois grupos: G1 (controle) e G2 (irradiado com laser). Foram removidos implantes com o tecido circundante de quatro animais nos períodos de 7, 21, 40 e 112 dias para estudo microscópico. Os resultados histológicos foram avaliados através de postos (0 = ausência, 1 = discreta presença, 2 = representativo e 3 = muito representativo),considerando os seguintes eventos: formação de estrutura osteoide, inflamação aguda, inflamação crônica, depósito de fibrina, neovascularização, granuloma de corpo estranho e fibrose. Resultados: Os resultados não mostraram diferenças estatísticas significativas nos eventos em cada um dos períodos quando comparados os dois grupos (p>0,05 – teste Mann-Whitney). Conclusão: A matriz de osso inorgânico natural de fêmur de vitelo com rhBMP-2 é um conjunto biocompatível. Nestas condições, a capacidade indutora de diferenciação celular da rhBMP-2 foi inibida. Ficou evidenciado discreto aceleramento na cicatrização tecidual no grupo que foi irradiado com luz laser de baixa potência...

Bacteriophage amplification assay for detection of Listeria spp. using virucidal laser treatment

A protocol for the bacteriophage amplification technique was developed for quantitative detection of viable Listeria monocytogenes cells using the A511 listeriophage with plaque formation as the end-point assay. Laser and toluidine blue O (TBO) were employed as selective virucidal treatment for destruction of exogenous bacteriophage. Laser and TBO can bring a total reduction in titer phage (ca. 10(8) pfu/mL) without affecting the viability of L. monocytogenes cells. Artificially inoculated skimmed milk revealed mean populations of the bacteria as low as between 13 cfu/mL (1.11 log cfu/mL), after a 10-h assay duration. Virucidal laser treatment demonstrated better protection of Listeria cells than the other agents previously tested. The protocol was faster and easier to perform than standard procedures. This protocol constitutes an alternative for rapid, sensitive and quantitative detection of L. monocytogenes.

A clinical study for radiotherapy positioning with references images on CT simulator / 中华放射肿瘤学杂志

Objective To explore a new method of comparing the references images first to enhance the precision of the central point of the radiation treatment planning(RTP), try to establish a reference standard for this method in the nasopharyngeal cancer(NPC)and carcinoma of utercin cervix in the work of position verification. Methods For 50 RTPs of NPC and 20 RTPs of carcinoma of utercin cervix, the reference-CT-images in set-up and in position verification were compared, and to measure the difference between the two images. Then, in the same way, compare and measure the difference in the central-pointimages. Results For NPC, there was over 90% RTPs in which every difference measured was less than 2 mm;for carcinoma of utercin cervix, over 80% RTPs meet the criterion:the value of △MU1 ' or △MU2' was less than 5 mm and the others are less than 3 mm. Conclusions By comparing the references-CT-images in set-up and in position verification, the precision of the central point of the RTP is enhanced. The marks on the skin become more credible. So, it is feasible to perform the criterions in the work of position verification:for NPC every difference measured is less than 2 mm;for carcinoma of utercin cervix the value of △MU1 ' or △MU2 ' is less than 5 mm and the others are less than 3 mm.

Histological and radiographic evaluation of the muscle tissue of rats after implantation of bone morphogenic protein (rhBMP-2) in a scaffold of inorganic bone and after stimulation with low-power laser light.

Objective: The present study histologically and radiologically evaluates the muscle tissue of rats after implantation of bone morphogenic protein (rhBMP-2) in a natural inorganic bone mineral scaffold from a bull calf femur and irradiation with low-power light laser. Materials and Methods: The right and left hind limbs of 16 rats were shaved and an incision was made in the muscle on the face corresponding to the median portion of the tibia, into which rhBMP-2 in a scaffold of inorganic bone was implanted. Two groups of limbs were formed: control (G1) and laser irradiation (G2). G2 received diode laser light applied in the direction of the implant, at a dose of 8 J/cm2 for three minutes. On the 7th, 21st, 40th and 112th days after implantation, hind limbs of 4 animals were radiographed and their implants removed together with the surrounding tissue for study under the microscope. The histological results were graded as 0=absence, 1=slight presence, 2=representative and 3=very representative, with regard to the following events: formation of osteoid structure, acute inflammation, chronic inflammation, fibrin deposition, neovascularization, foreign-body granuloma and fibrosis. Results: There were no statistically significant differences in these events at each evaluation times, between the two groups (P>0.05; Mann-Whitney test). Nevertheless, it could be concluded that the natural inorganic bone matrix with rhBMP-2, from the femur of a bull calf, is a biocompatible combination. Conclusions: Under these conditions, the inductive capacity of rhBMP-2 for cell differentiation was inhibited. There was a slight acceleration in tissue healing in the group that received irradiation with low-power laser light.

Clinical design of protable and moveable laser light for simulation immobilization / 医疗卫生装备

Objective To introduce the clinical design of the portable and moveable laser light for simulation immobilization.Methods According to the theory of the laser immobilization system,the setting is designed by using current material,such as a ruler of ?-shape and pillar-shape laser light etc.After installation and adjustment,it is used in clinic.Results Patient can be immobilized by CT and this setting.Being simple to operate and convenient to use,this setting can act for the expensive laser position system.Conclusion The material and creation of this setting are rougher,so it needs improvement to insure the accuracy of position.

Phototoxic effects of low level laser irradiation on human osteosarcoma cells

Photodynamic therapy(PDT) has advanced to clinical trials for the treatment of a variety of solid tumors and presents an alternative treatment option for tumors resistant to chemo-and/or radio-therapy. PDT is based on the combination of laser light of appropriate wavelength and energy to activate a systemically or locally applied photosensitizer that concentrates preferentially in malignant tissues. In this study, phototoxicity of laser EIT 21 was analysed in human osteosarcoma cell(HOS) and the second objective of this study was to determine the ability of laser EIT 21 to induce apoptosis. This study demonstrated that laser EIT 21 had a phototoxicity to HOS cells. In order to examinate whether cell death was induced by necrosis or apoptosis, variety of techniques which assess apoptosis were used. TUNEL assay showed only a few the positive reaction on condensed nuclei. It is hard to find condensed or fragmented nuclei on HOS cells irradiated with laser EIT 21 in Hemastat and AO/EB stain. By DNA electrophoresis, cells also did not show DNA degradation characteristic of apoptosis with a ladder pattern of DNA fragments. Apoptosis-related factors were analyzed by western blotting. The expression of p53 was constant and cells irradiated with laser did not show the caspase-3 and PARP degradation, therefore we suggest that p53 and caspase-3 are not involved in laserinduced cell death.