Journal of Biophotonics,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
15(3)
Published: Nov. 27, 2021
Significant
efforts
have
been
committed
to
better
understand
and
regulate
insulin
secretion
as
it
has
direct
implications
on
diabetes.
The
first
phase
of
biphasic
in
response
glucose
lasts
about
10
minutes,
followed
by
a
more
sustained
release
persisting
several
hours.
Attenuated
the
is
typically
associated
with
abnormal
β-cells.
While
near-infrared
photobiomodulation
(PBM)
demonstrates
potential
for
multiple
therapeutic
applications,
photostimulatory
effects
α-
β-cells
remain
be
further
elucidated.
Herein,
we
demonstrate
that
810
nm
PBM
exposure
at
fluence
9
J/cm2
can
elevate
intracellular
reactive
oxygen
species
within
15
minutes
following
photostimulation.
In
addition,
calcium
spiking
showed
an
approximately
3-fold
increase
both
ATC1
(α-cells)
BTC6
(β-cells)
correlates
hormone
stimulation.
Our
findings
could
lay
foundation
development
non-biologic
therapeutics
augment
islet
transplantation.
Science Advances,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
8(48)
Published: Dec. 2, 2022
Transcranial
photobiomodulation
(tPBM)
is
a
safe
and
noninvasive
intervention
that
has
shown
promise
for
improving
cognitive
performance.
Whether
tPBM
can
modulate
brain
activity
thereby
enhance
working
memory
(WM)
capacity
in
humans
remains
unclear.
In
this
study,
we
found
1064-nm
applied
to
the
right
prefrontal
cortex
(PFC)
improves
visual
increases
occipitoparietal
contralateral
delay
(CDA).
The
CDA
set-size
effect
during
retention
mediated
between
subsequent
WM
capacity.
behavioral
benefits
corresponding
changes
were
absent
with
at
wavelength
of
852
nm
or
stimulation
left
PFC.
Our
findings
provide
converging
evidence
PFC
improve
Journal of Neuroscience Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
102(3)
Published: March 1, 2024
Abstract
Obsessive–compulsive
disorder
(OCD)
is
a
disabling
neuropsychiatric
that
affects
about
2%–3%
of
the
global
population.
Despite
availability
several
treatments,
many
patients
with
OCD
do
not
respond
adequately,
highlighting
need
for
new
therapeutic
approaches.
Recent
studies
have
associated
various
inflammatory
processes
pathogenesis
OCD,
including
alterations
in
peripheral
immune
cells,
cytokine
levels,
and
neuroinflammation.
These
findings
suggest
inflammation
could
be
promising
target
intervention.
Transcranial
photobiomodulation
(t‐PBM)
near‐infrared
light
noninvasive
neuromodulation
technique
has
shown
potential
disorders.
However,
its
efficacy
remains
to
fully
explored.
This
study
aimed
review
literature
on
detailing
associations
T‐cell
populations,
monocytes,
NLRP3
inflammasome
components,
microglial
activation,
elevated
proinflammatory
cytokines
such
as
TNF‐α,
CRP,
IL‐1β,
IL‐6.
We
also
examined
hypothesis‐based
t‐PBM
targeting
these
pathways
focusing
mechanisms
modulation
oxidative
stress,
regulation
cell
function,
reduction
deactivation
neurotoxic
microglia,
upregulation
BDNF
gene
expression.
Our
suggests
promising,
intervention
modulate
underlying
processes.
Future
research
should
focus
randomized
clinical
trials
assess
t‐PBM's
optimal
treatment
parameters
OCD.
Biomarker
analyses
neuroimaging
will
important
understanding
relationship
between
symptom
improvement
following
sessions.
Journal of Cerebral Blood Flow & Metabolism,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 7, 2025
Photobiomodulation
(PBM)
therapy
stands
as
an
innovative
neurostimulation
modality
that
has
demonstrated
both
efficacy
and
safety
in
improving
brain
function.
This
exerts
multifaceted
influences
on
neurons,
blood
vessels,
their
intricate
interplay
known
neurovascular
coupling
(NVC).
Growing
evidence
indicates
NVC
may
present
a
promising
target
for
PBM
intervention.
However,
the
detailed
mechanisms
underlying
its
therapeutic
benefits
remain
to
be
fully
understood.
review
aims
elucidate
potential
metabolic
pathways
signaling
cascades
involved
modulatory
effects
of
PBM,
while
also
exploring
extensive
repertoire
applications
neurologic
psychiatric
conditions.
The
prospects
within
realm
investigation
are
intensively
considered,
providing
deeper
insights
into
powerful
capabilities
revolutionize
treatments.
Journal of Alzheimer s Disease,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
83(4), P. 1471 - 1480
Published: May 11, 2021
Recent
studies
of
photobiomodulation
(PBM)
in
patients
with
cognitive
or
psychological
disorders
(including
traumatic
brain
injury,
stroke,
and
dementia)
have
yielded
some
encouraging
results.In
this
study,
we
aimed
to
investigate
the
effect
a
single
stimulation
on
memory
older
adults
mild
impairment
(MCI).After
PBM,
hemodynamic
changes,
as
measure
functional
activity,
were
evaluated
using
near-infrared
spectroscopy
(fNIRS).
Eighteen
subjects
who
met
criteria
MCI
randomly
assigned
control
experimental
groups.
A
real
sham
PBM
session
was
administered
forehead
each
patient
groups,
respectively.
All
performed
visual
span
test
before
after
stimulation,
their
responses
during
tasks
measured
fNIRS.The
results
showed
that
among
subjects,
only
those
received
but
not
demonstrated
significant
improvement
performance
reduction
response
tasks.These
findings
suggest
may
reduce
efforts
needed
complete
require
high
loads,
thus
improve
individuals
MCI.
Frontiers in Neuroscience,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
16
Published: March 18, 2022
In
cellular
bioenergetics,
cytochrome
c
oxidase
(CCO)
is
the
enzyme
responsible
for
oxygen
consumption
in
mitochondrial
electron
transport
chain,
which
drives
oxidative
phosphorylation
adenosine
triphosphate
(ATP)
production.
CCO
also
major
intracellular
acceptor
of
photons
light
wavelengths
used
photobiomodulation
(PBM).
Brain
function
critically
dependent
on
by
ATP
Therefore,
our
objectives
were
(1)
to
conduct
first
detailed
brain
mapping
study
effects
PBM
regional
activity,
and
(2)
compare
chronic
young
aged
brains.
Specifically,
we
quantitative
histochemistry
map
differences
activity
regions
healthy
(4
months
old)
(20
rats
from
control
groups
with
sham
stimulation
treated
58
consecutive
days
transcranial
laser
(810
nm
wavelength
100
mW
power).
We
found
that
aging
predominantly
decreased
systems-level
functional
connectivity,
while
reversed
these
age-related
effects.
concluded
modified
causing
laser-treated
reach
levels
similar
those
rats.
Given
crucial
role
may
be
augment
behavioral
functions
older
individuals
improving
energy
metabolism.
Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
21(1)
Published: April 10, 2024
Abstract
A
systematic
review
was
conducted
to
determine
the
trends
in
devices
and
parameters
used
for
brain
photobiomodulation
(PBM).
The
revised
studies
included
clinical
cadaveric
approaches,
which
light
stimuli
were
applied
head
and/or
neck.
PubMed,
Scopus,
Web
of
Science
Google
Scholar
databases
search.
total
2133
records
screened,
from
97
this
review.
that
extracted
analysed
each
article
device
design,
actuation
area,
site,
wavelength,
mode
operation,
power
density,
energy
output,
per
session
treatment
time.
To
organize
information,
11
categories
defined,
according
their
characteristics.
most
category
laser
handpieces,
relate
21%
all
devices,
while
28%
not
described.
Studies
cognitive
function
physiological
characterisation
are
well
defined
ones
with
more
tangible
results.
There
is
a
lack
consistency
when
reporting
PBM
studies,
several
articles
under
defining
stimulation
protocol,
wide
variety
same
health
conditions
(e.g.,
Alzheimer’s
or
Parkinson’s
disease)
resulting
positive
outcomes.
Standardization
report
these
warranted,
as
sham-controlled
comparative
have
greatest
effect
on
treatments
different
neurological
conditions.
GeroScience,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: June 11, 2024
Abstract
Aging
is
a
multifactorial
biological
process
that
may
be
associated
with
cognitive
decline.
Photobiomodulation
(PBM)
non-pharmacological
therapy
shows
promising
results
in
the
treatment
or
prevention
of
age-related
impairments.
The
aim
this
review
to
compile
preclinical
and
clinical
evidence
effect
PBM
during
aging
healthy
pathological
conditions,
including
behavioral
analysis
neuropsychological
assessment,
as
well
brain-related
modifications.
37
studies
were
identified
by
searching
PubMed,
Scopus,
PsycInfo
databases.
Most
use
wavelengths
800,
810,
1064
nm
but
intensity
days
application
highly
variable.
In
animal
studies,
it
has
been
shown
improvements
spatial
memory,
episodic-like
social
while
different
have
found
recognition
memory.
Locomotor
activity
improved
Parkinson
disease
models.
aged
humans,
outlined
working
inhibition,
lexical/semantic
access,
general
cognition
was
mainly
enhanced
on
Alzheimer
mild
impairment.
Anxiety
assessment
scarce
mixed
results.
As
for
brain
activity,
outline
effects
reversing
metabolic
alterations
enhancing
mitochondrial
function,
evidenced
restored
CCO
ATP
levels.
Additionally,
demonstrated
neuroprotective,
anti-inflammatory,
immunomodulatory
hemodynamic
effects.
findings
suggest
holds
promise
non-invasive
intervention
modulation
functional
reorganization.
It
necessary
develop
standardized
protocols
correct,
beneficial,
homogeneous
PBM.
Reviews in the Neurosciences,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
34(6), P. 671 - 693
Published: March 17, 2023
Abstract
In
recent
years,
transcranial
photobiomodulation
(tPBM)
has
been
developing
as
a
promising
method
to
protect
and
repair
brain
tissues
against
damages.
The
aim
of
our
systematic
review
is
examine
the
results
available
in
literature
concerning
efficacy
tPBM
changing
activity
humans,
either
healthy
individuals,
or
patients
with
neurological
diseases.
Four
databases
were
screened
for
references
containing
terms
encompassing
photobiomodulation,
activity,
imaging,
human.
We
also
analysed
quality
included
studies
using
validated
tools.
Results
subjects
showed
that
even
after
single
session,
can
be
effective
influencing
activity.
particular,
different
approaches
–
focal
stimulation
helmet
global
seemed
act
at
both
vascular
level
by
increasing
regional
cerebral
blood
flow
(rCBF)
neural
neurons.
addition,
was
sufficient
induce
change
functional
connectivity
across
networks.
disease
sparser;
nevertheless,
they
indicated
could
improve
rCBF
several
regions.
Our
highlighted
heterogeneity
methods
generated,
together
need
more
randomised
controlled
trials
summary,
on
function,
but
consistency
needed
order
appreciate
fully
underlying
mechanisms
precise
outcomes.
Neurophotonics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(01)
Published: Feb. 5, 2024
The
brain
diseases
account
for
30%
of
all
known
diseases.
Pharmacological
treatment
is
hampered
by
the
blood–brain
barrier,
limiting
drug
delivery
to
central
nervous
system
(CNS).
Transcranial
photobiomodulation
(tPBM)
a
promising
technology
treating
diseases,
due
its
effectiveness,
non-invasiveness,
and
affordability.
tPBM
has
been
widely
used
in
pre-clinical
experiments
clinical
trials
such
as
stroke
Alzheimer's
disease.
This
review
provides
comprehensive
overview
tPBM.
We
summarize
emerging
trends
new
discoveries
based
on
over
one
hundred
references
published
past
20
years.
discuss
advantages
disadvantages
highlight
successful
experimental
protocols
various
A
better
understanding
mechanisms,
development
guidelines
practice,
study
dose-dependent
personal
effects
hold
great
promise
progress
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: May 3, 2024
Cerebral
infra-slow
oscillation
(ISO)
is
a
source
of
vasomotion
in
endogenic
(E;
0.005-0.02
Hz),
neurogenic
(N;
0.02-0.04
and
myogenic
(M;
0.04-0.2
Hz)
frequency
bands.
In
this
study,
we
quantified
changes
prefrontal
concentrations
oxygenated
hemoglobin
(Δ[HbO])
redox-state
cytochrome
c
oxidase
(Δ[CCO])
as
hemodynamic
metabolic
activity
metrics,
electroencephalogram
(EEG)
powers
electrophysiological
activity,
using
concurrent
measurements
2-channel
broadband
near-infrared
spectroscopy
EEG
on
the
forehead
22
healthy
participants
at
rest.
After
preprocessing,
multi-modality
signals
were
analyzed
generalized
partial
directed
coherence
to
construct
unilateral
neurophysiological
networks
among
three
metrics
(with
simplified
symbols
HbO,
CCO,
EEG)
each
E/N/M
band.
The
links
these
represent
neurovascular,
neurometabolic,
metabolicvascular
coupling
(NVC,
NMC,
MVC).
results
illustrate
that
demand
for
oxygen
by
neuronal
metabolism
(EEG
CCO)
drives
supply
(HbO)
all
bands
resting
cortex.
Furthermore,
investigate
effect
transcranial
photobiomodulation
(tPBM),
performed
sham-controlled
study
delivering
an
800-nm
laser
beam
left
right
cortex
same
participants.
performing
data
processing
statistical
analysis,
obtained
novel
important
findings:
tPBM
delivered
either
side
triggered
alteration
or
reversal
network
couplings
entities
(i.e.,
frequency-specific
powers)
physiological
E
N
bands,
demonstrating
during
post-tPBM
period,
both
drive
(PFC).
Overall,
revealed
facilitates
significant
modulation
directionality
electrophysiological,
metabolic,
activities.