Abstract
Superoxide dismutase (SOD) is an important antioxidant enzyme present in all oxygen-metabolizing cells. The effect of different wavelengths on superoxide dismutase (SOD) has been reported previously which has shown to have a remarkable effect on immune system. Thus, after presenting solid scientific reasoning behind this therapeutic mode of treatment pertaining to the activity of SOD in the presence of 644 nm radiation, a randomised controlled clinical trial has been carried out which builds a unique relationship of 644 nm irradiated SOD with the elimination of free radicals and hence the enhancement of immunity, not only for curative treatment but also as a preventive tool against all those diseases related to the elimination of free radicals to get better immune system of the human body. This study was conducted in the department of Gynecology and obstetrics at Al-Khidmat Teaching Hospital Mansoorah, Lahore, Pakistan.
Highlights
Free radicals are the class of compounds characterized by high reactivity due to unpaired electrons in theirHow to cite this paper: Azeemi, S.T.Y., Shaukat, S.F., Qasim, R. and Khawar, H. (2016) Elimination of Free Radicals and Immunity Enhancement with 644 nm (Red Colour) Radiation: A Randomised Controlled Clinical Trial
After presenting solid scientific reasoning behind this therapeutic mode of treatment pertaining to the activity of Superoxide dismutase (SOD) in the presence of 644 nm radiation, a randomised controlled clinical trial has been carried out which builds a unique relationship of 644 nm irradiated SOD with the elimination of free radicals and the enhancement of immunity
The remaining (n = 35) patients acted as a control. These patients were advised only to take balanced diet to improve their resistance and immunity, with no other supplements or immunity enhancement therapy. Both the groups were re-examined after 6 weeks of treatment
Summary
Free radicals are the class of compounds characterized by high reactivity due to unpaired electrons in theirHow to cite this paper: Azeemi, S.T.Y., Shaukat, S.F., Qasim, R. and Khawar, H. (2016) Elimination of Free Radicals and Immunity Enhancement with 644 nm (Red Colour) Radiation: A Randomised Controlled Clinical Trial. Production of the free radicals in the cells is a constant process as a part of normal cellular function. Excess free radical production from endogenous or exogenous source might play a role in various diseases [3]. Oxygen-free radicals, more usually known as reactive oxygen species (ROS) along with reactive nitrogen species (RNS) are well known for playing a twofold role as both lethal and valuable species. Over-production of ROS results in oxidative stress (an imbalance between oxidants and antioxidants), a deleterious process that can be a vital arbitrator of damage to cell structure together with lipids and membrane, proteins and DNA [4]. It is well known that the activity of the immune system, in general, declines with age, with the most prominent alterations in cell-mediated immunity, especially in the T lymphocyte functions with decreased proliferation [5]
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