Red LED Photobiomodulation Enhances Metabolic Activity in Cultured Human Pericytes

    January 2026 in “ Journal of Hard Tissue Biology ”
    Yuki Ito, Yoshihiko Sugita, Kei Kamiya … Hatsuhiko Maeda
    Studysummary This study found that red LED photobiomodulation significantly enhanced both the metabolic activity and proliferation of human placenta-derived pericytes, alongside increased expression of angiogenic markers, suggesting a potential non-invasive approach to aid tissue repair and vascular regeneration.
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