Yeon Tae Kang , Tran Thien Tri , Deok Su Jo , Karthika Muthuramalingam , Hyun Jong Lee
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Abstract
Photobiomodulation (PBM) uses light to stimulate cellular responses and has the potential to enhance cartilage regeneration through mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) differentiation. This study investigates the chondrogenic potential of adipose-derived MSCs (ADMSCs) under PBM using Red (630 nm, 72.7 mW) and Red/NIR (630 nm and 845 nm, 59.7 mW) organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), with ADMSCs exposed to two distinct OLED panels (10.85 cm2 surface area each). These wavelengths correspond to the absorption peaks of cytochrome c oxidase (CCO), a key mitochondrial enzyme involved in PBM-induced cellular bioenergetics. Cells were cultured in 24-well cell culture plate, receiving irradiance of 3.6 mW/cm2 and 2.74 mW/cm2, respectively. Exposure durations were 4.5, 14, and 23 minutes for Red OLED and 6, 18, and 30 minutes for Red/NIR OLED, delivering energy doses of 1, 3, and 5 J/cm² at 72-hour intervals. While Red/NIR OLED irradiation significantly enhanced ADMSC proliferation, it did not improve chondrogenic differentiation. In contrast, Red OLEDs consistently outperformed Red/NIR OLEDs as evidenced by stronger Safranin O staining, elevated collagen type II expression, and enhanced glycosaminoglycan (GAG) deposition via Alcian Blue staining. These findings underscore the superior efficacy of Red OLED-mediated PBM in promoting ADMSC differentiation toward the chondrogenic lineage and highlight the critical role of wavelength selection for PBM-based cartilage repair. Further exploration of the underlying mechanisms and optimization of PBM parameters is needed for improved clinical efficacies in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.
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Tissue and Cell is devoted to original research on the organization of cells, subcellular and extracellular components at all levels, including the grouping and interrelations of cells in tissues and organs. The journal encourages submission of ultrastructural studies that provide novel insights into structure, function and physiology of cells and tissues, in health and disease. Bioengineering and stem cells studies focused on the description of morphological and/or histological data are also welcomed.
Studies investigating the effect of compounds and/or substances on structure of cells and tissues are generally outside the scope of this journal. For consideration, studies should contain a clear rationale on the use of (a) given substance(s), have a compelling morphological and structural focus and present novel incremental findings from previous literature.