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ArticlePloS one2016

Photobiomodulation Protects and Promotes Differentiation of C2C12 Myoblast Cells Exposed to Snake Venom.

Luciana Miato Gonçalves Silva, Camila Aparecida Alves da Silva, Aline da Silva, Rodolfo Paula Vieira, Raquel Agnelli Mesquita-Ferrari, José Carlos Cogo, Stella Regina Zamuner

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Article in PloS one, 2016. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 14 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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14 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 38 citations in OpenAlex.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Luciana Miato Gonçalves SilvaPosgraduated Program in Medicine, Universidade Nove de Julho-UNINOVE, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
Camila Aparecida Alves da SilvaPosgraduated Program in Medicine, Universidade Nove de Julho-UNINOVE, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
Aline da SilvaPosgraduated Program in Medicine, Universidade Nove de Julho-UNINOVE, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
Rodolfo Paula VieiraPosgraduated Program in Medicine, Universidade Nove de Julho-UNINOVE, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
Raquel Agnelli Mesquita-FerrariPosgraduated Program in Biophotonics, Universidade Nove de Julho-UNINOVE, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
José Carlos CogoInstitute of Research and Development, Universidade do Vale do Paraíba, UNIVAP, São José dos Campos, SP, Brazil.
Stella Regina ZamunerPosgraduated Program in Medicine, Universidade Nove de Julho-UNINOVE, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
Universidade Nove de Julho · BRUniversidade do Vale do Paraíba · BR

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundSnakebites is a neglected disease and in Brazil is considered a serious health problem, with the majority of the snakebites caused by the genus Bothrops. Antivenom therapy and other first-aid treatments do not reverse local myonecrose which is the main sequel caused by the envenomation. Several studies have shown the effectiveness of low level laser (LLL) therapy in reducing local myonecrosis induced by Bothropic venoms, however the mechanism involved in this effect is unknown. In this in vitro study, we aimed to analyze the effect of LLL irradiation against cytotoxicity induced by Bothrops jararacussu venom on myoblast C2C12 cells. METHODOLOGY: C2C12 were utilized as a model target and were incubated with B. jararacussu venom (12.5 μg/mL) and immediately irradiated with LLL at wavelength of red 685 nm or infrared 830 nm with energy density of 2.0, 4.6 and 7.0 J/cm2. Effects of LLL on cellular responses of venom-induced cytotoxicity were examined, including cell viability, measurement of cell damage and intra and extracellular ATP levels, expression of myogenic regulatory factors, as well as cellular differentiation.

resultsIn non-irradiated cells, the venom caused a decrease in cell viability and a massive release of LDH and CK levels indicating myonecrosis. Infrared and red laser at all energy densities were able to considerably decrease venom-induced cytotoxicity. Laser irradiation induced myoblasts to differentiate into myotubes and this effect was accompanied by up regulation of MyoD and specially myogenin. Moreover, LLL was able to reduce the extracellular while increased the intracellular ATP content after venom exposure. In addition, no difference in the intensity of cytotoxicity was shown by non-irradiated and irradiated venom.

conclusionLLL irradiation caused a protective effect on C2C12 cells against the cytotoxicity caused by B. jararacussu venom and promotes differentiation of these cells by up regulation of myogenic factors. A modulatory effect of ATP synthesis may be suggested as a possible mechanism mediating cytoprotection observed under laser irradiation.

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BothropsLow-Level Light TherapyProtective AgentsAdenosine TriphosphateAnimalsApoptosisBlotting, WesternCell DifferentiationCell ProliferationCells, CulturedImmunoenzyme TechniquesMiceMyoblastsSnake VenomsAdenosine TriphosphateProtective AgentsSnake Venoms

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PMID27058357
PMCPMC4825984
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