Light therapy for cartilage cells
Near-infrared photobiomodulation stimulates viability and cartilage matrix synthesis in human chondrocytes
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Scientists tested different colored light treatments on cartilage cells from a woman's knee to see which ones help make better cartilage.
No biological mechanisms were identified in this study. This may be an epidemiological, observational, or survey-based study that reports associations rather than proposing causal biological pathways.
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Not medical advice. For informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional. Terms
Scientists tested different colored light treatments on cartilage cells from a woman's knee to see which ones help make better cartilage.
No biological mechanisms were identified in this study. This may be an epidemiological, observational, or survey-based study that reports associations rather than proposing causal biological pathways.
Systematic Reviews & Meta-Analyses
Max 100Randomized Controlled Trials
Max 90Cohort Studies
Max 72Case-Control Studies
Max 58Cross-Sectional Studies
Max 44Case Reports & Case Series
Max 30Expert Opinion & Narrative Reviews
Max 58 / 44
Evidence Score
A snapshot of a population at a single point in time. Can identify correlations and prevalence, but cannot determine the direction of cause and effect.
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Oliveira S, Ferreira D, Padrão J, Catarino SO, Monteiro F, Zille A, Rodrigues LR, Silva FS, Hinckel BB, Carvalho Ó, Leal A
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Shining a specific type of red light on cartilage cells in a dish made them produce more of the slippery substance that helps joints move smoothly
A specific red light treatment made cartilage cells in a dish produce more of a key structural protein that helps keep joints healthy
A specific red light treatment made cartilage cells in a dish produce 40% more of a key structural protein that helps keep joints healthy
A specific red light treatment made cartilage cells in a dish produce less of a protein that's typically associated with damaged or healing cartilage
A specific red light treatment made cartilage cells in a dish produce less of a protein that's typically associated with damaged or healing cartilage