The application and trend of ultra-weak photon emission in biology and medicine

Abstract

Ultra-weak bioluminescence, also known as ultra-weak photon emission (UPE), is one of the functional characteristics of biological organisms, characterized by specialized, low-energy level luminescence. Researchers have extensively studied UPE for decades, and the mechanisms by which UPE is generated and its properties have been extensively investigated. However, there has been a gradual shift in research focus on UPE in recent years toward exploring its application value. To better understand the application and trend of UPE in biology and medicine, we have conducted a review of relevant articles in recent years. Among the several topics covered in this review is UPE research in biology and medicine (including traditional Chinese medicine), primarily focused on UPE as a promising non-invasive tool for diagnosis and oxidative metabolism monitoring as well as a potential tool for traditional Chinese medicine research.

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“…For example, CCD cameras made it possible to image endogenous UPE from bioluminescence-free insects during their metamorphosis [53], a growing mouse tumor (grafted cancer) [66], and a mouse with induced rheumatoid arthritis [48]. Human UPE images were examined in several studies with cooled CCD cameras [48,67,110,131,132]. Devices for AEPE have already received practical application in the work of psychologists and holistic medicine doctors worldwide.…”

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“…Because tumor cells have been found to emit increased UPE compared to non-cancerous human cells of the same type, UPE has been seen as a potentially useful tool in early cancer diagnosis [37]. Also termed ultra-weak bioluminescence, Du et al [38] described how UPE can be used as an oxidative metabolism indicator and is a useful biomarker for specific areas of health vs. disease (e.g., metabolic, skin, and cancer diseases). The researchers also considered UPE when viewed through the lens of traditional Chinese medicine [38].…”

“…Also termed ultra-weak bioluminescence, Du et al [38] described how UPE can be used as an oxidative metabolism indicator and is a useful biomarker for specific areas of health vs. disease (e.g., metabolic, skin, and cancer diseases). The researchers also considered UPE when viewed through the lens of traditional Chinese medicine [38]. Finally, UPE has been advocated as a useful tool to detect mitochondrial function vs. dysfunction [39].…”