Fluorescent light energy is generated by the chromophore gel when illuminated by the LED lamp.
But how does that cause the acceleration of natural regeneration that research shows is the result?
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The LED Lamp produces blue light. |
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The chromophores in the gel generate fluorescence under this blue light, emitting multi-wavelength fluorescence light energy (FLE). |
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Photo-acceptor molecules in the cells absorb these FLE photons, resulting in electro- chemical changes. |
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The electron transport chain in mitochondria becomes more efficient due to a valency change in Fe and Cu moieties of the Cytochrome C oxidase. |
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More efficient mitochondria mean more ATP production, and thus, more rapid cell repair and replacement. |
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More efficient mitochondria mean more cAMP and more NO, resulting in changes in cellular activity and vasodilation. |
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More efficient mitochondria also mean more production of reactive oxygen species, which are produced in immune cells to target bacteria and other microbes. |
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Different wavelengths of light penetrate to different depths, and thus, drive different effects. |
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Blue wavelengths penetrate to 1mm, targeting bacteria and reducing microbe-induced epidermal inflammation. |
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Green wavelengths penetrate to a depth of 0.5-2mm, targeting fibroblasts and driving keratinocyte proliferation. |
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Yellow wavelengths penetrate down to 2mm, reducing inflammation and improving perfusion. |
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The long red wavelengths penetrate best of all, potentially as far as 6mm. They stimulate angiogenesis and reduce inflammation, stimulate ATP production as well as promoting additional collagen synthesis, leading to more rapid wound stabilisation. |