Management of all three phases of wound healing through the induction of fluorescence biomodulation using fluorescence light energy

Giovanni Scapagnini, Andrea Marchegiani, Giacomo Rossi, Michela Zago, Joanna Jowarska, Mohamed Wael, Shannon E. Campbell, Zachary Schiffman, Emanuela Buonamici, Ricardo Garvao, Remigio Piergallini, Matteo Cerquetella, Alessandro Fruganti, Fabrizio Dini, Fulvio Laus, Andrea Spaterna

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Abstract

Research on photobiomodulation (PBM) has led to the development of various light-generating devices that can benefit a wide range of clinical indications. A novel approach of inducing PBM is through application of a Fluorescence Biomodulation (FB) System consisting of a blue light (peak wavelength between 440 and 460 nm) which activates topical photoconverter substrates containing specialized chromophores that generate fluorescence light energy (FLE). In clinical trials, FLE has been shown to modulate both healthy and disease-affected skin/soft tissue, providing a unique method for managing inflammatory skin conditions and accelerating healing. To better understand the biological impact of FB-induced FLE, we studied this system in vitro on dermal human fibroblasts (DHFs) and in vivo in canine deep pyoderma. In vitro data from stimulated DHFs exposed to an FB System showed a significant decrease in IL-6 production by 130.14% after 24 hr (p<0.001), compared to control groups. In canines with chronic deep pyoderma, the use of FB plus standard of care (SOC) treatment significantly reduced time to clinical resolution compared to controls that received SOC alone (p<0.001). Biopsies from lesional areas showed enhanced mitochondrial biogenesis in the FB lesions versus the SOC lesions, as supported by a significant increase in the number and size of mitochondria (89.31% and 90.15% respectively; p<0.0001). Significant modulation of inflammatory pathways, epithelialization, and angiogenesis were also demonstrated. These results support the use of FB Systems for skin conditions impacted by inflammation and offer a promising therapeutic solution to support its use in other medical conditions.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationPhotonic Diagnosis and Treatment of Infections and Inflammatory Diseases II
EditorsTianhong Dai, Jurgen Popp, Mei X. Wu
PublisherSPIE
ISBN (Electronic)9781510623682
DOIs
StatePublished - 2019
Externally publishedYes
EventPhotonic Diagnosis and Treatment of Infections and Inflammatory Diseases II 2019 - San Francisco, United States
Duration: Feb 4 2019Feb 5 2019

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume10863
ISSN (Print)0277-786X
ISSN (Electronic)1996-756X

Conference

ConferencePhotonic Diagnosis and Treatment of Infections and Inflammatory Diseases II 2019
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Francisco
Period2/4/192/5/19

Keywords

  • Acute and chronic wounds
  • Angiogenesis
  • Epithelization
  • Fluorescence biomodulation
  • Inflammation
  • Mitochondria
  • Photobiomodulation
  • Remodeling
  • Skin
  • Soft tissue
  • Stokes shift
  • Tissue healing
  • Ulcers

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Computer Science Applications
  • Applied Mathematics
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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