Institute for Health and Sport, Victoria University, Melbourne, Australia.
First Year College, Victoria University, Melbourne, Australia.
J Biophotonics. 2020 May;13(5):e201960230. doi: 10.1002/jbio.201960230. Epub 2020 Feb 27.
Photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT) is a widely adopted form of phototherapy used to treat many chronic conditions that effect the population at large. The exact physiological mechanisms of PBMT remain unsolved; however, the prevailing theory centres on changes in mitochondrial function. There are many irradiation parameters to consider when investigating PBMT, one of which is the state of polarization. There is some evidence to show that polarization of red and near-infrared light may promote different and/or increased biological activity when compared to otherwise identical non-polarized light. These enhanced cellular effects may also be present when the polarized light is applied linear to the tissue direction. Herein, we synthesize the current experimental and clinical evidence pertaining to polarized photobiomodulation therapy; ultimately, to better inform future research into this area of phototherapy.
光生物调节疗法（PBMT）是一种广泛应用的光疗形式，用于治疗许多影响大众的慢性疾病。PBMT 的确切生理机制仍未解决；然而，流行的理论集中在线粒体功能的变化上。在研究 PBMT 时，有许多辐照参数需要考虑，其中之一是偏振状态。有一些证据表明，与其他相同的非偏振光相比，红光和近红外光的偏振可能会促进不同和/或增加的生物活性。当偏振光线性应用于组织方向时，这些增强的细胞效应也可能存在。本文综合了目前关于偏振光生物调节疗法的实验和临床证据；最终，为该光疗领域的未来研究提供更好的信息。
