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Acceleration of newborn rats' development with the use of photobiomodulation and the near possibility of application in human premature babies

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Author(s):
Buzza, Hilde H. [1] ; Zangirolami, Amanda C. [1] ; Kurachi, Cristina [1] ; Bagnato, Vanderlei S. [1]
Total Authors: 4
Affiliation:
[1] Univ Sao Paulo, Sao Carlos Inst Phys, Dept Phys & Mat Sci, POB 369, BR-13560970 Sao Carlos, SP - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 1
Document type: Journal article
Source: Journal of Biophotonics; v. 12, n. 8 AUG 2019.
Web of Science Citations: 0
Abstract

Photobiomodulation was explored to find evidence of stimulation during the development of newborn rats. A light chamber device was used, and rat pups were divided into groups after birth. Investigation of the process' security was performed before the full experiment. Following a protocol of alternating illumination and mother's presence during the first 13 days, we observed that, in the group that received photobiomodulation, the pups opened their eyes faster, indicating earlier achievement of maturity. The rate of weight gain also indicates faster metabolic activity in the group that was photostimulated. This study is the first step toward the use of photobiomodulation for premature newborn human babies. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 16/14033-6 - Basic studies of the combination of photothermal and photodynamic effects in application of a new modality for the Cancer treatment
Grantee:Hilde Harb Buzzá
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Post-Doctoral
FAPESP's process: 13/07276-1 - CEPOF - Optics and Photonic Research Center
Grantee:Vanderlei Salvador Bagnato
Support Opportunities: Research Grants - Research, Innovation and Dissemination Centers - RIDC