Non - illuminated, non - illuminated applications, LED technology is expected to help treat cancer

In addition to display and lighting, the application of LED technology in the medical field is also progressing. Research has found that LED technology has created a possibility for the treatment of cancer.

Researchers at the Waseda University (Waseda University), Japan, have developed an implantable device, made up of LED chips and bioadhesive nanoscale slices, which can successfully reduce the tumor in mice through photodynamic therapy. The results were published in the Journal of Nature Biomedical Engineering journal in July 16, 2018.

Rhythmic photodynamic therapy is a long-term use of low dose special drugs and special lighting to kill cancer cells. In order to use rhythmic photodynamic therapy, the researchers designed an implantable device on the surface of an animal tissue, where the device can release low intensity radiation to treat targeted lesions, thus achieving therapeutic purposes.

The research team said that compared with the traditional photodynamic therapy, the device reduced light intensity by 1000 times to avoid damage to normal tissues and effectively treat tumors. According to Toshinori Fujie, the team leader, surgical or radiation therapy for the cancer of the body, such as the brain or the pancreas, is risky, and an implantable device will play an important role in the treatment.

In particular, the installation of rhythmic photodynamic therapy devices directly in targeted lesions can reduce the threat to the health area. (compiled: LEDinside Janice)

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