LLLT

Mitochondria Chromophore Direct stimulatory

influence on T- & B-
lymphocyte activity

Absorption by components of Reverse inhibition  Oxygen Bradikinin  PGE2  Kinin Cell membrane  Phagocytosis by
the cellular respiratory chain cytochrome c oxidase metabolism changes leukocytes
 Histamin
by NO
 Vascular PGF2 alpha
permeability
Increased oxidation of Increase cellular Modulation of Production of
 Vasodilation Affect Ca2+, Na+, K+ Bactericidal effect
cytochrome c respiration reactive oxygen superoxide
Regulates interstitial Capilarization
Increased electron transfer species (ROS) dismutase (SOD)
osmotic hydrostatic
pressure Scar:  C-fiber
Increased ATP Stimulate proliferation and
production differentiation of some type of cells,
Center wound: production nerve action
Control free radicals
new blood vessels potential

Increased cell proliferation Enhances synthesis of Growth factor  Driving force behind edema Edge wound:Maintained
and migration (particularly nucleic acids & cell division production production viability
fibroblast) Accelerated resolution of the
Gene Extracellular matrix Reduce pain
acute inflammatory process
transcription deposition
 Circulation contributed to
Cell proliferation the epithelialization and
Chondral closure of the burn
proliferation Greater amount of
procollagen messenger
Defect had RNA
reconstituted to Histologic exam:
the level of the  Procollagen production  Procollagen production Greater epithelization,
surface cartilage
Less exudative material
More mature
Collagen synthesis
Haversian canals  Scar tissue,
Remodelling of
 Tensile strength Less contracture
the articular line
Better cosmetic appearance
Bone Healing Accelerate wound healing