INVESTIGATION OF THE PHOTOTHERMAL EFFECT DURING THE INTERACTION OF ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION WITH BIOLOGICAL TISSUE

Abstract

This project explores light-induced thermal damage and its effects on cell death and tissue integrity, focusing on rat liver cells. Employing in vitro and in vivo models, the study investigates temperature thresholds for damage, thermally-induced apoptosis, and the correlation between temperature and mitochondrial efficiency. It aims to reveal the interplay between heat generation from radiation absorption and its biological impacts. The outcomes should offer critical insights into phototherapy-related thermal effects and the healing process in burns, potentially improving therapeutic strategies and patient outcomes.

Document Details

Document Type
DoD Grant Award
Publication Date
Mar 07, 2024
Source ID
FA95502310660

Entities

People

  • Vanderlei Bagnato

Organizations

  • Air Force Office of Scientific Research
  • São Carlos Institute of Physics at the University of São Paulo
  • United States Air Force

Tags

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Molecular and Cellular Biology
  • Quantum Dot Semiconductor Device Photonics and Graphene Optoelectronic Materials and THz Physics.
  • Thermal Physics or Thermal Science.