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ArticleCell biology international2026

Adipose-Derived Stem Cells Differentiate Into Insulin-Producing Cells in 2D Culture With Photobiomodulation: A Comparative Analysis of Wavelength and Fluence Parameters.

O Daramola, H Abrahamse, A Crous

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Article in Cell biology international, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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O DaramolaLaser Research Centre, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Johannesburg, Doornfontein, South Africa.
H AbrahamseLaser Research Centre, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Johannesburg, Doornfontein, South Africa.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5002-827X
A CrousLaser Research Centre, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Johannesburg, Doornfontein, South Africa.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7581-7731

Funding

African Laser Centre (ALC) HLHA25X Task ALC S100African Laser Centre (ALC) HLHA26X task ALC-R003Department of Science and Innovation's South African Research Chairs Initiative (DSI-NRF/SARChI) 98337National Research Foundation of South Africa Thuthuka Instrument TTK2205035996South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) 57050University Research Council 2025URC001025
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Abstract

Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by the loss or dysfunction of insulin-producing beta (β) cells. Adipose-derived stem cells (ADSCs) represent a promising source for generating functional insulin-producing β cells due to their accessibility and differentiation potential. Photobiomodulation (PBM), a non-invasive light-based therapy, has emerged as an innovative strategy to enhance stem cell differentiation efficiency. Evidence suggests that green (525 nm) and near-infrared (825 nm) wavelengths, applied individually or in combination, can modulate cellular metabolism, ATP production, and differentiation-related signaling pathways, thereby influencing ADSC commitment toward insulin-producing β-cell-like phenotypes. This in vitro study evaluated the effects of PBM at 525 nm and 825 nm, delivered individually and in combination at energy fluences of 5 J/cm

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Adipose TissueCell DifferentiationInsulin-Secreting CellsLow-Level Light TherapyStem CellsAdenosine TriphosphateAnimalsCell Culture TechniquesCells, CulturedCell SurvivalGreen LightHumansInsulinAdenosine TriphosphateInsulinadipose‐derived stem cellsdiabetesfunctional insulin‐producing β cellsphotobiomodulationtwo‐dimensional culture conditions

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PMCPMC13316971

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