Progress in Low-level Laser Therapy

The presentation covers fundamental operating principles of some of the most widely used methods of low-level laser therapy (LLLT). It includes also recently developed LLLT technologies and medical devices such as LLLT cardiovascular and brain therapy, tissue regeneration and pain relive. The mechanism of LLLT involving interaction with mitochondria. The effects of LLLT are wavelength specific upon a known mitochondrial receptor (cytochrome C oxidase). Targeting of this receptor results in formation of adenosine triphosphate (ATP), enhanced mitochondrial survival and maintenance of cytochrome C oxidase activity