Effect of low-intensity laser radiation of the red spectrum on some properties of erythrocytes in Wistar rats

Bull Exp Biol Med. 2008 Jan;145(1):7-9. doi: 10.1007/s10517-008-0020-y.

Abstract

Laser radiation of different power had various effects on the properties of erythrocytes. An increase in the radiation power from 2.2 to 25 mW/cm2 was accompanied by a decrease in the erythrocyte sedimentation rate and an increase in erythrocyte filtration index. Radiation of 50 mW/cm2 induced abnormal erythrocyte aggregation. Increasing the time of irradiation at power intensity of 2.2 mW/cm2 did not potentiate its effect on the blood.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Blood Sedimentation / radiation effects*
  • Dose-Response Relationship, Radiation
  • Erythrocyte Aggregation / radiation effects*
  • Erythrocyte Deformability / radiation effects*
  • Erythrocytes / radiation effects*
  • Lasers*
  • Rats
  • Rats, Wistar