Cell Adhesion Molecules Are Mediated by Photobiomodulation at 660 nm in Diabetic Wounded Fibroblast Cells
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Cells 2018, 7(4), 30; https://doi.org/10.3390/cells7040030
Received: 9 March 2018
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Revised: 9 April 2018
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Accepted: 12 April 2018
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Published: 16 April 2018
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Cell Adhesion Molecules)
Diabetes affects extracellular matrix (ECM) metabolism, contributing to delayed wound healing and lower limb amputation. Application of light (photobiomodulation, PBM) has been shown to improve wound healing. This study aimed to evaluate the influence of PBM on cell adhesion molecules (CAMs) in diabetic wound healing. Isolated human skin fibroblasts were grouped into a diabetic wounded model. A diode laser at 660 nm with a fluence of 5 J/cm2 was used for irradiation and cells were analysed 48 h post-irradiation. Controls consisted of sham-irradiated (0 J/cm2) cells. Real-time reverse transcription (RT) quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) was used to determine the expression of CAM-related genes. Ten genes were up-regulated in diabetic wounded cells, while 25 genes were down-regulated. Genes were related to transmembrane molecules, cell–cell adhesion, and cell–matrix adhesion, and also included genes related to other CAM molecules. PBM at 660 nm modulated gene expression of various CAMs contributing to the increased healing seen in clinical practice. There is a need for new therapies to improve diabetic wound healing. The application of PBM alongside other clinical therapies may be very beneficial in treatment.
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Keywords:
diabetes; extracellular matrix; fibroblasts; laser; photobiomodulation; wound healing
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Houreld, N.N.; Ayuk, S.M.; Abrahamse, H. Cell Adhesion Molecules Are Mediated by Photobiomodulation at 660 nm in Diabetic Wounded Fibroblast Cells. Cells 2018, 7, 30. https://doi.org/10.3390/cells7040030
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Houreld NN, Ayuk SM, Abrahamse H. Cell Adhesion Molecules Are Mediated by Photobiomodulation at 660 nm in Diabetic Wounded Fibroblast Cells. Cells. 2018; 7(4):30. https://doi.org/10.3390/cells7040030
Chicago/Turabian StyleHoureld, Nicolette N., Sandra M. Ayuk, and Heidi Abrahamse. 2018. "Cell Adhesion Molecules Are Mediated by Photobiomodulation at 660 nm in Diabetic Wounded Fibroblast Cells" Cells 7, no. 4: 30. https://doi.org/10.3390/cells7040030
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