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Review
. 2024 Jan 11;25(2):928.
doi: 10.3390/ijms25020928.

Advances in the Regulation of Neural Function by Infrared Light

Lequan Song  1 , Hui Wang  1 , Ruiyun Peng  1
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Review

Advances in the Regulation of Neural Function by Infrared Light

Lequan Song et al. Int J Mol Sci. .

Abstract

In recent years, with the rapid development of optical technology, infrared light has been increasingly used in biomedical fields. Research has shown that infrared light could play roles in light stimulation and biological regulation. Infrared light has been used to regulate neural function due to its high spatial resolution, safety and neural sensitivity and has been considered a useful method to replace traditional neural regulation approaches. Infrared neuromodulation methods have been used for neural activation, central nervous system disorder treatment and cognitive enhancement. Research on the regulation of neural function by infrared light stimulation began only recently, and the underlying mechanism remains unclear. This article reviews the characteristics of infrared light, the advantages and disadvantages of infrared neuromodulation, its effects on improving individual health, and its mechanism. This article aims to provide a reference for future research on the use of infrared neural regulation to treat neuropsychological disorders.

Keywords: infrared light; mechanism; nerve function; regulation.

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Conflict of interest statement

All authors have reviewed the manuscript, and they have no competing financial interests or personal relationships that might have influenced the work reported here.

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IR light could improve the symptoms of nervous system disorders.
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IR light activates TRPV channels by increasing the temperature.
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The effect of IR light on the mitochondrial respiratory chain.
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The overall structure of research on IR light regulation of neural function.
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