Experts from the State University of New York in Buffalo (USA) have found a new effective way to accelerate the healing of burns without the use of special ointments and creams. According to their latest study, photobiomodulation therapy can help.
Kyiv. Ukraine. Ukraine Gate – August 15, 2021 – Lifestyle
Photobiomodulation therapy is a form of low-dose light therapy that promotes tissue regeneration and helps relieve pain.
The researchers performed the experiment on mice. For nine days, the researchers examined the effect of photobiomodulation therapy on third-degree burn healing and found that light treatment activated the protein TGF-beta1, which stimulated various types of cells involved in healing, including fibroblasts (cells that play an important role in recovery). tissues) and macrophages (immune cells that reduce inflammation and help the body fight infection).
“Photobiomodulation therapy is effectively used as an adjunct in the treatment of cancer, age-related macular degeneration, and Alzheimer’s disease. The common feature of these diseases is severe inflammation. , lead author of the study.
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Source: Ukrgate
