Research Article

Photobiomodulation at Defined Wavelengths Regulates Mitochondrial Membrane Potential and Redox Balance in Skin Fibroblasts

Table 1

Irradiation parameters.

Wavelength (nm)ColorNominal peak power (mW)Used LED (data sheets available on request)Current value for a irradiance of 0.1 mW/cm2 (mA)

440UV19–23 mWLLS-UV4003.65
525Blue100 cdG58A5111P4
645Red11 mWLED-645-035.90
660Red15 mWLED-660N-0310
780FR/IR45 mWELD-780-52511
900IR48 mW/srB5B-900-826
The irradiance was adjusted using a ThorLabs PM100D power meter
Main probe characteristics:
Emitter to target distance120 mm
Spot diameter and area at target distance15.5–754.4 mm2
Pulse radiation frequency50–100–150 Hz
Duty cycle peak irradiance1% 0.1 mW/cm2
Mean irradiance0.001 mW/cm2
Irradiation time20 s
Specific energy delivered0.02 mJ/cm2

The following table summarizes all the irradiation parameters standardized and controlled by the LED emitter device used in this study.