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PubMed1999

Using lasers in diabetic wound healing.

Lasers are a treatment choice that appeals to patients. Early research suggests that laser therapy may have a role in hastening wound healing. Attempts have been made to use helium neon, CO2, and KTP lasers in encouraging wound healing in diabetics. We will review the English literature related to laser use in diabetic wound healing and discuss the concept of the use of nondestructive lasers for biostimulation. Further research is needed to assess effectiveness of biostimulation for diabetic wound healing.

Animals↗
PubMed2006

Effect of bioaugmentation and supplementary carbon sources on degradation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons by a soil-derived culture.

The degradation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) by an undefined culture obtained from a PAH-polluted soil and the same culture bioaugmented with three PAH-degrading strains was studied in carbon-limited chemostat cultures. The PAHs were degraded efficiently by the soil culture and bioaugmentation did not significantly improve the PAH degrading performance. The presence of PAHs did, however, influence the bacterial composition of the bioaugmented and non-bioaugmented soil cultures, resulting in the increase in cell concentration of sphingomonad strains. the initial enhancement of the degradation of the PAHs by biostimulation gradually disappeared and only the presence of salicylate in the additional carbon sources had a lasting slightly stimulating effect on the degradation of phenanthrene. The results suggest that bioaugmentation and biostimulation have limited potential to enhance PAH bioremediation by culture already proficient in the degradation of such contaminants.

Bacteria↗
PubMed1996

A preliminary study of the effects of laser radiation on collagen metabolism in cell culture.

A low power Ga-As pulse laser was used to stimulate cultured human embryonic fibroblast cells. Energy fluencies varied from 0-1 J/cm2 over a period of 1-4 days. Fibroblast procollagen production was monitored by the synthesis of [3H] hydroxyproline, and DNA replication was assessed by [3H] thymidine incorporation. Following laser treatment, controlled pepsin digestion measured the increase in cell biostimulation. Maximum increase in collagen production and cell biostimulation occurred after 4 episodes of laser treatment at 24-hour intervals. Laser doses between 0.099 and 0.522 J/cm2 had the most significant stimulatory effects on fibroblast function. Clinical efficacy of the low power Ga-As pulse laser may be related to enhanced connective tissue repair.

Arsenic↗
PubMed1993

Microcosm and in situ field studies of enhanced biotransformation of trichloroethylene by phenol-utilizing microorganisms.

The ability of different aerobic groundwater microorganisms to cometabolically degrade trichloroethylene (TCE), 1,2-cis-dichloroethylene (c-DCE), and 1,2-trans-dichloroethylene (t-DCE) was evaluated both in groundwater-fed microcosms and in situ in a shallow aquifer. Microcosms amended with phenol or toulene were equally effective in removing c-DCE (> 90%) followed by TCE (60 to 70%), while the microcosm fed methane was most effective in removing t-DCE (> 90%). The microcosm fed ammonia was the least effective. None of the microcosms effectively degraded 1,1,1-trichloroethane. At the Moffett Field groundwater test site, in situ removal of c-DCE and TCE coincided with biostimulation through phenol and oxygen injection and utilization, with c-DCE removed more rapidly than TCE. Greater TCE and c-DCE removal was observed when the phenol concentration was increased. Over 90% removal of c-DCE and TCE was observed in the 2-m biostimulated zone. This compares with 40 to 50% removal of c-DCE and 15 to 25% removal of TCE achieved by methane-grown microorganisms previously evaluated in an adjacent in situ test zone. The in situ removal with phenol-grown microorganisms agrees qualitatively with the microcosm studies, with the rates and extents of removal ranked as follows: c-DCE > TCE > t-DCE. These studies demonstrate the potential for in situ TCE bioremediation using microorganisms grown on phenol.

Biodegradation, Environmental↗
PubMed1997

Efficiency of indigenous and inoculated cold-adapted soil microorganisms for biodegradation of diesel oil in alpine soils.

Biodegradation of diesel oil (5 g(middot)kg [soil dry weight](sup-1)) was investigated in five alpine subsoils, differing in soil type and bedrock, in laboratory experiments during 20 days at 10(deg)C. The biodegradation activities of the indigenous soil microorganisms and of a psychrotrophic diesel oil-degrading inoculum and the effect of biostimulation by inorganic fertilization (C/N/P ratio = 100:10:2) were determined. Fertilization significantly enhanced diesel oil biodegradation activity of the indigenous soil microorganisms. Biostimulation by fertilization enhanced diesel oil biodegradation to a significantly greater degree than bioaugmentation with the psychrotrophic inoculum. In none of the five soils did fertilization plus inoculation result in a higher decontamination than fertilization alone. A total of 16 to 23% of the added diesel oil contamination was lost by abiotic processes. Total decontamination without and with fertilization was in the range of 16 to 31 and 27 to 53%, respectively.

Journal Article↗
PubMed2006

Polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB)-degrading bacteria associated with trees in a PCB-contaminated site.

The abundance, identities, and degradation abilities of indigenous polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB)-degrading bacteria associated with five species of mature trees growing naturally in a contaminated site were investigated to identify plants that enhance the microbial PCB degradation potential in soil. Culturable PCB degraders were associated with every plant species examined in both the rhizosphere and root zone, which was defined as the bulk soil in which the plant was rooted. Significantly higher numbers of PCB degraders (2.7- to 56.7-fold-higher means) were detected in the root zones of Austrian pine (Pinus nigra) and goat willow (Salix caprea) than in the root zones of other plants or non-root-containing soil in certain seasons and at certain soil depths. The majority of culturable PCB degraders throughout the site and the majority of culturable PCB degraders associated with plants were identified as members of the genus Rhodococcus by 16S rRNA gene sequence analysis. Other taxa of PCB-degrading bacteria included members of the genera Luteibacter and Williamsia, which have not previously been shown to include PCB degraders. PCB degradation assays revealed that some isolates from the site have broad congener specificities; these isolates included one Rhodococcus strain that exhibited degradation abilities similar to those of Burkholderia xenovorans LB400. Isolates with broad congener specificity were widespread at the site, including in the biostimulated root zone of willow. The apparent association of certain plant species with increased abundance of indigenous PCB degraders, including organisms with outstanding degradation abilities, throughout the root zone supports the notion that biostimulation through rhizoremediation is a promising strategy for enhancing PCB degradation in situ.

Actinomycetales↗
PubMedDate not supplied

[The role of physical rehabilitation in the treatment of exudative pleurisy].

INTRODUCTION: Exudates are due to a variety of diseases, the major and most common ones being tuberculosis, nonspecific inflammation and malignancy. They are usually treated conservatively, sometimes combined with surgery and physical treatment. Physical therapy includes positional exercises, breathing exercises and biostimulation. AIM OF THE STUDY: The study was aimed to find out the following: 1) Is lung function improved by physical therapy; 2) Can adhesions be diminished and mobility of the affected hemidiaphragm improved by physical treatment; 3) Is there a direct positive correlation between physical treatment and obtained improvement, or the same can be achieved in patients receiving medicamentous treatment only; 4) What are the effects of some factors we cannot influence (sex, age, effusion level, position of adhesions) on lung function and diaphragm mobility improvement, that is on the efficiency of physical treatment; 5) How do the factors we can influence (the time interval before initiating the treatment and its duration) affect improvement of the same lung function parameters, that is treatment efficacy? MATERIAL AND METHODS: Physical treatment of patients with exudative pleurisy was accomplished at the Department of Rehabilitation in our Institute and it consisted of directed breathing exercises and laser biostimulation. Its effects were examined in a group of 175 patients, who received both conservative and physical treatment, and results were compared with the control group patients, treated only conservatively (with antibiotics, antituberculotics, corticosteroids). RESULTS: Comparative analysis confirmed a significant improvement of lung function parameters (VC, FEV1, PEF) as well as of hemidiaphragm mobility on the affected side of the thorax in favour of the examined group. The severity of the lung function and diaphragm mobility impairments have been found to be in correlation with the localization of adhesions, whereas the degree of improvement correlated with the time interval before the treatment initiation, as well as with its duration. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION: The applied physical therapy resulted in: 1) significant improvement of all examined lung function parameters in the examined group, which was not registered in the control group; 2) significant improvement of the diaphragm mobility in general; 3) factors such as sex, age and effusion level have no effects on the physical treatment results; 4) treatment results are affected by the time interval passed before the treatment initiation and its duration, as well as the localization of adhesions; anterior adhesions affected lung function and diaphragm mobility least, posterior ones more, while the influence of lateral adhesions was most significant. It is finally concluded that physical treatment should necessarily be included in the treatment of exudative pleurisy.

Adult↗
PubMed2025

Root growth promotion by Penicillium melinii : mechanistic insights and agricultural applications.

This study characterizes Penicillium melinii , an endophytic fungus isolated from Arabidopsis thaliana roots, as a plant growth-promoting fungus with potential use as a model to study root development and as a biostimulant for sustainable agriculture. Although endophytes are known to promote plant growth, the underlying molecular mechanisms often remain poorly understood. Here, we aimed to elucidate how P. melinii enhances root system development and to assess its applicability across different crops. Phenotypic assays were conducted in Arabidopsis, quinoa and tomato under in vitro , greenhouse and field conditions. Root architecture and biomass were quantified using image-based phenotyping. Transcriptomic and phytohormone profiling assessed plant responses, and fungal genome sequencing coupled with secretome analysis was used to identify candidate effectors and metabolic traits. P. melinii consistently promoted root growth and increased plant biomass across species and environments, both in vitro and in the greenhouse. In tomato field trials, this translated into a significant increase in yield. The fungus colonized root surfaces without vascular penetration and triggered a mild transcriptomic response: early activation of stress-response genes followed by their attenuation and sustained upregulation of auxin-related pathways. Notably, the interaction modulates the SLR-ARF-LBD pathway and the number of pre-branch sites probably through increased auxin signalling in the oscillation zone. Additional hormonal changes were limited and mainly associated with the attenuation of the plant response to microorganisms. P. melinii enhances lateral root formation through a subtle molecular and metabolic dialogue with the host plant, underscoring its relevance as a model for studying root developmental plasticity. Its strong and reproducible growth-promoting effect, demonstrated with different fungal strains and under controlled and field conditions, supports its potential as a biostimulant for sustainable crop production.

Journal Article↗
PubMedDate not supplied

[Use of biological stimulants to decrease negative effect of pesticides on the soil microflora].

Natural and synthetic biostimulants have been studied for their effect on resistance of soil microbe associations to pesticides. It has been shown that in the presence of growth-stimulating preparations (ivin, emistym, agrostimulin) in the microbial groups the number of microorganisms resistant to such fungicides as phenpiclonyl, fluodioxonyl, diphenoconasol increases. The activity of redox-systems which can initiate the oxidative destruction of pesticides increased in microbial associations under the simultaneous use of biostimulants and fungicides.

Depression, Chemical↗
PubMedDate not supplied

[Catalytic properties of induced L-lysine-alpha-oxidase].

Regulation of biosynthesis of L-lysine-alpha-oxidase from Trichoderma sp using biostimulators was studied. Specific activity of L-lysine-alpha-oxidase was increased 2.7-fold in presence of biostimulators; this occurred due to induction of the enzyme, properties of which were described previously. Catalytic and physico-chemical properties of the enzyme studied were not altered after addition of stimulators into the cultivation medium of the producing strain. Small amounts of L-lysine-alpha-oxidase isozyme were detected in the medium during cultivation; the isozyme was less active and had lower molecular mass as compared with the enzyme studied.

Amino Acid Oxidoreductases↗
PubMed2005

[Effect of laser irradiation of diode laser on healing of surgical wounds in rats].

The aim of this work was to continue in previous study, which concerns biostimulation of skin wound healing evaluated after 24, 48, 120, 168 hours and so complete the chronological continuance of the process during the first seven days. Male, Sprague-Dawley rats (n=21) were used for the experiment. The rats were divided into 3 groups of 7 animals. In general anaesthesia (combination of xylazine, ketamine and tramadol) under aseptic condition two 3,5 cm long parallel skin incisions were performed on the left and right side of the rats spine and immediately sutured. The left wounds were daily stimulated with the diode laser (670 nm). The right wounds were not stimulated and served as control. The specimens of skin wounds were removed for histological evaluation 72, 96 and 144 hours after surgery. The biological specimens were stained with hematoxylin and eosin and histopathologically evaluated. In summary, in our histomorphological study of the influence of laser irradiation on primary wound healing evaluated after 72, 96 and 144 hours was concluded, that the healing of stimulated wounds was accelerated in comparison with controls. The histological evaluation showed earlier regress of inflammatory phase, faster finishing of reepithelization and acceleration in maturation phase. Presented experimental study completes the previous study and achieves the positive effect of biostimulation on all phases of skin wound healing in vivo.

Animals↗
PubMed2005

[Mitogenic and mutagenic effects of ionized air on Allium fistulosum L].

In the apical meristem of Allium fistulosum, the relationship between peroxide lipid oxidation, antioxidant activity, proliferative processes, the yield of chromosomal aberrations and duration the exposure to ionized air was studied. Under the influence of air oxygen ions, superoxide dismutase and catalase activities increased, proliferative processes were stimulated, and shifts occurred in the process of lipid peroxidation in cells of A. fistulosum. When these cells were treated with air oxygen for 40 min, hydrogen peroxide and iron sulfate (II) enhanced oxygen biostimulating effect via stimulation of antioxidant enzyme activity and inhibition of lipid peroxidation. Under these conditions, cell proliferation was intensified and the yield of chromosomal aberrations was reduced in A. fistulosum rootlets. When the time of seed treatment with ionized air was increased to 80 min, lipid peroxidation was activated, antioxidant enzyme activity was inhibited, and the yield of chromosomal aberration increased in seedlings. It was concluded that the biostimulating activity of ionized air was mediated by active oxygen species generated in the cell. The accumulation of TBA(thiobarbituric acid)-reactive products was shown to be related to a decrease in antioxidant enzyme activity and an increase in the yield of chromosomal aberrations. It is emphasized that the mutagenic effect of ionized air is associated with generating conditions that support Fenton reaction and OH-radical formation in the cell.

Air Ionization↗
PubMed1991

Effect of solcoseryl on antitumour action and acute toxicity of some antineoplastic drugs.

The in vivo effect of Solcoseryl on the antitumour activity and acute toxicity of some antineoplastic drugs was examined. It was found that Solcoseryl does not inhibit the antineoplastic effectiveness of the drugs against transplantable P 388 leukaemia in mice. Studies of the effect of Solcoseryl on acute toxicity of selected antineoplastic drugs in mice revealed that the biostimulator could exert a modifying influence. The prior administration of Solcoseryl significantly decreases the acute toxicity of methotrexate but has no effect on acute toxicity of 5-fluorouracil, increases the acute toxicity of bleomycin and vinblastine and has no effect on acute toxicity of methotrexate and mitoxantron. On the other hand, Solcoseryl administered simultaneously with the antineoplastic drugs increases acute toxicity of 5-fluorouracil, bleomycin and mitoxantron. The protective effect of the biostimulator noted exclusively against acute toxicity of 5-fluorouracil was also observed after multiple administration of this anticancer drug.

Actihaemyl↗
PubMed1990

[Cell-differon organization of the tissues and the problem of wound healing].

Problems on correlation of processes of normal histogenesis and those of physiological and reparative regeneration are discussed. A special attention is paid to the cellular-differon organization of tissue and its significance for understanding cellular mechanisms and ultrastructural bases in tissue regeneration after lesions and use of biostimulators of various origin. Certain peculiarities have been revealed in changes of intra- and interdifferon interrelations of cells in various tissues at regenerative histogenesis. The biostimulators applied differently change duration and manifestation of its stages, that is they influence the internal structure of the process and the cellular-tissue composition of the regenerate.

Animals↗
PubMed1997

Effects of photostimulation on wound healing in diabetic mice.

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Low-level laser irradiation at certain fluences and wavelengths can enhance the release of growth factors from fibroblasts and stimulate cell proliferation in vitro. We evaluated whether low-level laser irradiation can improve wound healing in diabetes mellitus. STUDY DESIGN/MATERIALS AND METHODS: Genetically diabetic mice (C57BL/Ksj/db/db) were used as the animal model for this wound healing study. The experimental animals were divided among four groups: negative control, positive control (topical basic fibroblast growth factor [bFGF] on wound), laser therapy group; and a combination group of laser therapy and topical bFGF. An argon dye laser (Lexel Auora Model 600) at a wavelength of 630 nm and an output of 20 m W/cm2 was used as the light source. The speed of wound closure and histological evaluation were used to analyze the experimental results. RESULTS: Laser irradiation enhanced the percentage of wound closure over time as compared to the negative control group (58.4 +/- 2.6 vs. 40.8 +/- 3.4 at day 10 and 95.7 +/- 2 vs. 82.3 +/- 3.6 at day 20, P < .01). Histological evaluation showed that laser irradiation improved wound epithelialization, cellular content, granulation tissue formation, and collagen deposition in laser-treated wounds as compared to the negative control group (6.4 +/- 0.16 vs. 3.8 +/- 0.13 at day 10 and 12 +/- 0.21 vs. 8.2 +/- 0.31, P < .01). CONCLUSION: This study of laser biostimulation on wound healing in diabetic mice suggests that such therapy may be of great benefit in the treatment of chronic wounds that occur as a complication of diabetes mellitus.

Administration, Topical↗
PubMed1999

Lack of effect of combined low intensity laser therapy/phototherapy (CLILT) on delayed onset muscle soreness in humans.

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: This study, which was approved by the University's Ethical committee, was conducted to investigate the effectiveness of Combined Low Intensity Laser Therapy/Phototherapy (CLILT) in alleviating the signs and symptoms of Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS) over an 11-day period. STUDY DESIGN/MATERIALS AND METHODS: Thirty-six subjects (18 M: 18 F) were randomly allocated, under strictly controlled double-blind conditions, to one of three experimental conditions: Control, Placebo, and CLILT (660-950 nm; 11 J/cm2; pulsed at 73 Hz). DOMS was induced in a standardised fashion in the non-dominant elbow flexors using repeated eccentric contractions until exhaustion was reached. Subjects returned on five consecutive days, and two days during the following week, for treatment according to group, and assessment of outcome variables including range of motion, pain, and tenderness. RESULTS: While analysis of results using repeated measures and one factor ANOVA with post-hoc tests showed significant changes in all variables over time (P < 0.05) as a result of the induction procedure, there were no significant differences observed between groups. CONCLUSIONS: CLILT failed to show any beneficial treatment effect on DOMS, at least at the parameters used here. These results therefore provide no evidence for the claimed biostimulating effects of such therapy.

Adult↗
PubMed2002

Effect of low-power laser irradiation on cell growth and procollagen synthesis of cultured fibroblasts.

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: In dentistry, low-power lasers have been used in the treatment of dentin hypersensitivity, gingivitis, periodontitis, and different forms of oral ulcers. This in vitro study focuses on the biostimulation of NIH-3T3 fibroblasts by a low-power Ga-As-pulsed laser. STUDY DESIGN/MATERIALS AND METHODS: We have studied cell growth and procollagen synthesis of cultured fibroblasts submitted to low-power laser irradiation with energy densities varying from 3 to 5 J/cm(2) over a period of 1-6 days. The light source was a 120 mW Ga-As diode laser (lambda = 904 nm). Growth curves and procollagen immunoprecipitation were obtained. RESULTS: Irradiation of 3 and 4 J/cm(2) increased the cell numbers about threefold to sixfold comparing to control cultures. However, this effect was restricted to a small range of energy densities since 5 J/cm(2) had no effect on cell growth. The energy density of 3 J/cm(2) remarkably increased cell growth, with no effect on procollagen synthesis, as demonstrated by the immunoprecipitation analysis. CONCLUSIONS: Our results showed that a particular laser irradiation stimulates fibroblast proliferation, without impairing procollagen synthesis.

3T3 Cells↗
PubMed2003

Spectral response for laser enhancement in hepatic regeneration for hepatectomized rats.

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: The low intensity laser therapy (LILT) has been widely used in all medical fields due to its therapeutic effects in reparative process, pain relief, and biostimulation. Even though there is a therapeutic window of wavelengths for clinical application, little has been done concerning the frequency spectrum response to biological effects. In this work, we investigate the dependence of different wavelengths irradiation in the enhancement of the tissue regeneration after partial hepatectomy in Wistar rats. STUDY DESIGN/MATERIALS AND METHODS: The proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA) labeling index and the respiratory control (oxygen consumption in extracted mitochondria) were the tests used to evaluate the liver regeneration after laser irradiation with different wavelengths. RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONS: The results show a correlated spectral response that can be explained based on the combined effect of light penetration on biological tissues and the biomolecular excitation efficiency for each wavelength used.

Animals↗