A narrative review on oral and periodontal bacteria Microbiota photobiomodulation, through visible and near-infrared light: From the origins to modern therapies

A Amaroli, S Ravera, A Zekiy, S Benedicenti… - International Journal of …, 2022 - mdpi.com
Photobiomodulation (PBM) consists of a photon energy transfer to the cell, employing non-
ionizing light sources belonging to the visible and infrared spectrum. PBM acts on some …

A novel approach of combining methylene blue photodynamic inactivation, photobiomodulation and oral ingested methylene blue in COVID-19 management: A pilot …

J Hepburn, S Williams-Lockhart, RJ Bensadoun… - Antioxidants, 2022 - mdpi.com
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by SARS-CoV-2 virus was first recognized in
late 2019 and remains a significant threat. We therefore assessed the use of local methylene …

Effects of photobiomodulation on pain and return to play of injured athletes: a systematic review and meta-analysis

RM Morgan, TD Wheeler, MA Poolman… - The Journal of …, 2024 - journals.lww.com
Abstract Morgan, RM, Wheeler, TD, Poolman, MA, Haugen, ENJ, LeMire, SD, and Fitzgerald,
JS. Effects of photobiomodulation on pain and return to play of injured athletes: A systematic …

Photobiomodulation activates undifferentiated macrophages and promotes M1/M2 macrophage polarization via PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling pathway

T Tian, Z Wang, L Chen, W Xu, B Wu - Lasers in Medical Science, 2023 - Springer
Macrophages are the main mediators of the inflammatory response and play a major role in
the onset and maintenance of periodontitis. Studies revealed that photobiomodulation …

[HTML][HTML] Brazilian red propolis shows antifungal and immunomodulatory activities against Paracoccidioides brasiliensis

LA Santos, PL Rosalen, NA Dias, JC Grisolia… - Journal of …, 2021 - Elsevier
Ethnopharmacological relevance Paracoccidioidomycosis (PCM) is a systemic mycosis with
high prevalence in South America and especially in Brazil with severe clinical …

Red light phototherapy using light-emitting diodes inhibits melanoma proliferation and alters tumor microenvironments

E Austin, A Huang, JY Wang, M Cohen… - Frontiers in …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Background Total annual cancer rates have decreased due to improved treatment and
prevention. However, the incidence of melanoma is rising, and not all patients respond to …

Antifungal activity of a neodymium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet 1,064-nanometer laser against Sporothrix globosa by inducing apoptosis and pyroptosis via the …

T Yan, F Li, J Li, F Chen - Microbiology Spectrum, 2021 - Am Soc Microbiol
Sporotrichosis is a deep fungal infection caused by Sporothrix species. Currently,
itraconazole is the main treatment, but fungal resistance, adverse effects, and drug …

[HTML][HTML] Effects of amber LED on inflammatory and regulatory monocytes and lymphocytes

K de Brito Sousa, TC dos Santos Malavazzi… - … of Photochemistry and …, 2024 - Elsevier
The primary objective of the present study was to assess the impact of amber LED
photobiomodulation (PBM) on human monocytes and lymphocytes that were polarized into …

[HTML][HTML] Biphasic photobiomodulation of inflammation in mouse models of common wounds, infected wounds, and diabetic wounds

J Hu, X Dong, Y Lv, D Hu, D Fei, H Dong, B Liu… - … of Photochemistry and …, 2024 - Elsevier
Bidirectional photobiomodulation (PBM) therapy is an active research area. However, most
studies have focused on its dependence on optical parameters rather than on its tissue …

The Anti-Inflammatory Effect of Multi-Wavelength Light-Emitting Diode Irradiation Attenuates Dry Eye Symptoms in a Scopolamine-Induced Mouse Model of Dry Eye

H Goo, YJ Lee, S Lee, N Hong - International Journal of Molecular …, 2023 - mdpi.com
Dry eye disease is a common condition in patients of all ages, causing discomfort and
potential visual problems. Current treatments, including artificial tears and anti-inflammatory …