Low-power GaAlAs laser irradiation promotes the proliferation and osteogenic differentiation of stem cells via IGF1 and BMP2.

Low-power laser irradiation (LPLI) has been found to induce various biological effects and cellular processes. Also, LPLI has been shown to promote fracture repair. Until now, it has been unclear how LPLI promotes bone formation and fracture healing. The aim of this study was to investigate the pote...

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Main Authors: Jyun-Yi Wu, Yan-Hsiung Wang, Gwo-Jaw Wang, Mei-Ling Ho, Chau-Zen Wang, Ming-Long Yeh, Chia-Hsin Chen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2012-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3433487?pdf=render