Effect of Infrared Radiation on the Regulation of Oxidative Netabolism in C57BL/KsJYLeprdb/+ Mice

Abstract

We studied the effect of infrared radiation (IR) course exposure on pathological changes in the tissues of C57BL/KsJYLeprdb/+ (db/db) mutant mice with type 2 diabetes mellitus using a LASMA ST device. This apparatus allows simultaneous non-invasive monitoring of blood and lymph microcirculation, as well as determining the activity of mitochondrial oxidative coenzymes in tissues before and after IR therapy. IR waves (690 nm) were found to have a positive therapeutic effect on the functional state of db/db mice. This included a rapid healing of skin wounds caused by maceration and prolonged normalization of oxidative metabolism parameters (NADH, FAD, POM) in body tissues. IR therapy has a cumulative effect, leading to a 2.3–2.5-fold increase in life expectancy and life quality, compared to the control group.