AJ Journal of Medical Sciences

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Effectiveness of Low-Level Laser Therapy on Brain Derived Neurotropic Factor and Sciatic Function Index in Experimentally Induced Sciatic Nerve Crush Injury Wistar Rat Model

Sathya Siva1,∗, Prathap Suganthirababu1, Lavanya Prathap2,3, Mydhili Govindarasu3, Vignesh Srinivasan1, Kishoremoy Das1, Lakshmi Prasanna1, Priyadharshini1, Dhanusia 1, Santhana Lakshmi1, Vanitha1, V Surya Prakash1, J Titus1


1Saveetha College of Physiotherapy, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
2Saveetha Medical College and Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
3Saveetha Dental College and Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
 

Corresponding author. Sathya Siva [email protected]

Year: 2025, Page: 17-21, Doi: https://doi.org/10.71325/ajjms.v2i1.24.11

Received: Oct. 8, 2024 Accepted: Jan. 2, 2025 Published: March 31, 2025

Abstract

Background: Photo bio-modulation, or bio-stimulation, is the process by which Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) induces a photochemical reaction within cells. LLLT utilizes radiation with a power range of 1-1000 mW and wavelengths from 632 to 1064 nm to promote biological responses. Methods: Eighteen healthy adult male Wistar rats were employed in this study. The rats were randomly divided into two groups of nine. A surgical technique was performed to induce sciatic nerve crush injury. LLLT was applied to assess its effects on the nerve regeneration process. The Sciatic Function Index (SFI) and RT-PCR for Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) were utilized to evaluate nerve recovery. Results: The expression of BDNF and SFI were assessed on days 2 and 21 post-injury. Statistical analysis was conducted using one-way ANOVA to compare the means ± SD between the two groups. Results indicated that LLLT significantly enhanced both BDNF expression and functional recovery, demonstrating accelerated nerve regeneration. Conclusions: Both groups exhibited beneficial effects on nerve regeneration; however, LLLT notably accelerated regeneration in both biological (BDNF levels) and functional (SFI scores) parameters.

Keywords: Low-Level Laser Therapy, RT-PCR, Sciatic Nerve, Sciatic Function Index, Wistar Rat

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Sathya Siva, Prathap Suganthirababu, Lavanya Prathap, Mydhili Govindarasu, Vignesh Srinivasan, Kishoremoy Das, Lakshmi Prasanna, Priyadharshini, Dhanusia, Santhana Lakshmi, Vanitha, V Surya Prakash, J Titus. Effectiveness of Low-Level Laser Therapy on Brain Derived Neurotropic Factor and Sciatic Function Index in Experimentally Induced Sciatic Nerve Crush Injury Wistar Rat Model. AJ J Med Sci. 2025;2(1):17–21

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