Effect of laser irradiation and prostaglandin F2 alpha on the production of gastric mucus in human patients.

Abstract

An increase in gastric mucus production was observed after PGF2 alpha administration and low dose argon-laser irradiation in human patients. The effect of PGF2 alpha on functioning of the gastric mucosa is opposite to that of the PGE group. The observed increase in mucus production is a new aspect of the bio-stimulatory effect of laser irradiation.