Effect of Photobiomodulation in Suppression of Oxidative Stress on Retinal Pigment Epithelium.

ABSTRACT: As the world undergoes aging, the number of age-related diseases has increased. One of them is disease related to retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) degeneration, such as age-related macular degeneration, causing vision loss without physical damage in the ocular system. It is the leading cause of blindness, with no cure. Although the exact pathogenesis is still unknown, the research shows that oxidative stress is one of the risk factors. Various molecules have been reported as anti-oxidative materials; however, the disease has not yet been conquered. Here, we would like to introduce photobiomodulation (PBM). PBM is a non-invasive treatment based on red and near-infrared light and has been used to cure various diseases by regulating cellular functions. Furthermore, recent studies showed its a

SUBMITTER: Kim J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9224180 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature