Photobiomodulation (PBM) uses red/near-infrared light to enhance cellular function.
PBM involves:
- Red to near-infrared light (600-1000nm)
- Mitochondrial targeting
- Non-thermal effects
- Pyramidal neurons
- Interneurons
- Enhanced metabolism
- Memory enhancement
- Neurogenesis promotion
- Synaptic plasticity
- Direct light effects
- Photoreceptor support
- Optic nerve effects
- Primary chromophore
- Enhanced ATP production
- Reduced oxidative stress
- Increased ATP
- Reduced ROS
- Improved function
- Calcium modulation
- Nitric oxide effects
- Neurotrophic factors
- Cognitive enhancement
- Reduced inflammation
- Clinical trials ongoing
- Motor function
- Neuroprotection
- Variable results
- Recovery enhancement
- Reduced inflammation
- Rehabilitation
- Cognitive recovery
- Reduced inflammation
- Emerging evidence
- NeuroModulation
- Limited evidence
- Non-invasive
- Well-tolerated
- No thermal effects
- Eye safety
- Wavelength selection
- Treatment parameters
- Photobiomodulation for neurodegeneration (2022)
- PBM mechanisms (2021)