Near-infrared light reduces β-amyloid-stimulated microglial toxicity and enhances survival of neurons: Mechanisms of light therapy for Alzheimer's disease
Abstract:Background.
Low-intensity light can decelerate neurodegenerative disease progression and reduce amyloid β (Aβ) levels in the cortex, though, the cellular and molecular mechanisms by which photobiomodulation protects against neurodegeneration are still in the early stages. Microglia cells play a key role in the pathology of Alzheimer's disease by causing chronic inflammation. We present new results concerning the photobiomodulation of both oxidative stress and microglia metabolism associated with the activatio… Show more
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