Comparative In Vitro Study: Examining 635 nm Laser and 265 nm Ultraviolet Interaction with Blood

Abstract

Objective: This study represents a viable assessment of the effect of the low-level laser (LLL) of 635 nm and ultraviolet (UV) of 265 nm on biophysical properties of blood. Materials and methods: Blood samples were divided into two main groups: one for irradiation by LLL and the other for irradiation by UV. Each group was divided into three aliquots. First aliquot: whole blood was exposed to radiation. The second aliquot: erythrocytes were exposed to radiation and resuspended in autologous plasma. The third aliquot: plasma was exposed to radiation, and erythrocytes were resuspended in it. The following parameters were measured after irradiation by LLL and UV for all aliquots: whole blood viscosity, microscopic aggregation index, deformation index, and Zeta potential. Results: A decrease in whole blood viscosity due to irradiation by LLL was observed. To the contrary, an increase in whole blood viscosity due to irradiation by UV was detected. A significant reduction in erythrocytes' aggregation was observed as a result of LLL and UV radiation. Erythrocytes' deformability was strongly affected by UV radiation, while there was no significant effect from LLL. Another noticeable change observed was an increase in Zeta potential due to UV and a decrease in Zeta potential values, as a result of LLL irradiation. Conclusions: It can be concluded from this study that LLL and UV can be used to change some biological processes, as well as cellular properties.

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