Patent application number | Description | Published |
20090317911 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PHOTODYNAMIC CELL THERAPY - A method for stimulating, inhibiting, or regulating gene expression including exposing a living cell with at least one gene to an administered source of narrowband, multichromatic electromagnetic radiation. | 12-24-2009 |
20100055789 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR THE STIMULATION OF HAIR GROWTH - A method for activating or inhibiting the differentiation of stem cells including exposing the stem cells to a source of narrowband multi chromatic electromagnetic radiation under conditions effective to activate or inhibit cell differentiation. | 03-04-2010 |
20100081185 | System and method for photodynamic cell therapy - The invention can be characterized as method for stimulating or inhibiting gene expression by photomodulating living cells using a source of narrowband multichromatic electromagnetic radiation. The cells may include, among others, nerve cells, skin cells, retinal cells, heart cells, stem cells, brain cells, cells found in human organs, cells found in hair follicles, and cells found in the human eye or retina. Photomodulation may be enhanced using topically or orally administered compositions. The source of narrowband multichromatic electromagnetic radiation may include at least one light emitting diode (LED) that can emit radiation having a wavelength of from about 300 nm to about 1600 nm. | 04-01-2010 |
20100121254 | Method and apparatus for skin treatment - Disclosed is a system and method for treatment of skin disorders. More particularly, the disclosed invention is directed toward the use of multiple light sources for treating skin with or without the use of a topical compositions or photomodulation enhancing agents. Dual light emitting diodes may, for example, be used at relatively low power (less than about 10 J/cm2) to photomodulate skin or living tissue to reduce wrinkles, fine lines, acne, acne bacteria, and other skin disorders. | 05-13-2010 |
20100137950 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR THE PHOTODYNAMIC TREATMENT OF BURNS, WOUNDS, AND RELATED SKIN DISORDERS - A method including photomodulating mammalian tissue with more than one light source of narrowband, multi chromatic electromagnetic radiation, wherein at least one light source emits radiation at a wavelength corresponding to yellow light and at least one light source emits radiation corresponding to infra-red light, wherein the ratio of the intensity of yellow light to infra-red light is about 4:1. | 06-03-2010 |
20100173024 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR ALTERING HEALTH, WELLBEING, AND LIFESPAN - Described herein are the results of comprehensive genetic expression and other molecular analysis of the effect of antioxidants on biological systems, including specifically different human cells. Based on these analyses, methods and compositions are described for modifying or influencing the lifespan of cells, tissues, organs, and organisms. In various embodiments, there are provided methods for modulating the activity of the gene maintenance process in order to influence the length and/or structural integrity of the telomere in living cells, as well as methods for modulating the rate/efficiency of the cellular respiration provided by the mitochondria, mitochondrial biogenesis, and maintenance of the mitochondrial membrane potential. Exemplary lifespan altering compounds include natural and synthetic antioxidants, such as plant antioxidant and polyphenol compounds derived from coffee cherry, tea, berry, and so forth, including but not limited to caffeic acid, chlorogenic acid, ferulic acid, quinic acid, proanthocyanidins, ubiquinone, idebenone, or a synthetic form or derivatives thereof. | 07-08-2010 |
20100174222 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ACNE TREATMENT USING LOW INTENSITY LIGHT THERAPY - Disclosed is a system and method for treatment of skin disorders. More particularly, the disclosed invention is directed toward the reduction of acne and acne related bacteria using low-intensity light therapy. In an illustrative embodiment, skin containing acne bacteria is treated with a series of pulses of light from a light emitting diode. The LED has a dominant emissive wavelength of about 660 nm and an energy output of about 4 m W. The acne bacteria-containing tissue is exposed to pulses from the light source about 100 times for about 250 milliseconds per pulse, with an interpulse interval of about 100 milliseconds. | 07-08-2010 |
20110159121 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR IDENTIFYING, PRODUCING AND USING PLANT-DERIVED PRODUCTS FOR MODULATING CELL FUNCTION AND AGING - Provided herein are methods of culturing cells in vitro in order to exploit the biochemical production ability of the cells to make metabolites that are evaluated and harvested for their biological effects. Also provided are systems for evaluating extracts from such cultured cells to characterize their biological activity(s), particularly with regard to impact on health, wellbeing, longevity, DNA maintenance, mitochondrial health and/or biogenesis, and so forth. Biologically active extracts, components thereof, and compositions (such as cosmetic or pharmaceutical preparations) made comprising such, are also provided. | 06-30-2011 |
20110269852 | METHODS AND MECHANISMS INVOLVING HYPERPIGMENTATION PARTICULARLY FOR AFRICAN AMERICAN SKIN - Sets of genes are identified that show modulated activity in hyperpigmented sun-exposed (HE) and non-hyperpigmented sun-exposed (NHE) skin, when compared to non-hyperpigmented non-exposed (NHNE) skin. The modulated sets of genes reveal important information about the genetic changes that take place in skin as a result of environmental exposure and damage. The modulated sets of genes may be used to fabricate custom DNA microarrays for evaluating patients with skin diseases or disorders. The microarrays may also be used to screen new substances for treating skin diseases and disorders. The modulated gene sets, and substances that target them, may also be used to develop therapies for individuals who suffer from hypopigmentation, such as those with Fitzpatrick type I skin or vitiligo. | 11-03-2011 |
20130197480 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DELIVERY OF LIVE CELLS - Described herein are methods for delivering live cells into tissue, such as skin or other animal tissue, that has been treated with a laser (e.g. at a minimally coagulating setting) to produce voids/channels/grooves in the tissue. It has been surprisingly discovered that voids having a minimal coagulation zone around the ablation void provide a receptive environment into which live cells are readily delivered (without the need for injections into the target tissue) and can therefore survive and persist. | 08-01-2013 |
20140079639 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR IDENTIFYING, PRODUCING AND USING PLANT-DERIVED PRODUCTS FOR MODULATING CELL FUNCTION AND AGING - Provided herein are methods of culturing cells in vitro in order to exploit the biochemical production ability of the cells to make metabolites that are evaluated and harvested for their biological effects. Also provided are systems for evaluating extracts from such cultured cells to characterize their biological activity(s), particularly with regard to impact on health, wellbeing, longevity, DNA maintenance, mitochondrial health and/or biogenesis, and so forth. Biologically active extracts, components thereof, and compositions (such as cosmetic or pharmaceutical preparations) made comprising such, are also provided. | 03-20-2014 |
20140079836 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR ALTERING HEALTH, WELLBEING, AND LIFESPAN - Described herein are the results of comprehensive genetic expression and other molecular analysis of the effect of antioxidants on biological systems, including specifically different human cells. Based on these analyses, methods and compositions are described for modifying or influencing the lifespan of cells, tissues, organs, and organisms. In various embodiments, there are provided methods for modulating the activity of the gene maintenance process in order to influence the length and/or structural integrity of the telomere in living cells, as well as methods for modulating the rate/efficiency of the cellular respiration provided by the mitochondria, mitochondrial biogenesis, and maintenance of the mitochondrial membrane potential. Exemplary lifespan altering compounds include natural and synthetic antioxidants, such as plant antioxidant and polyphenol compounds derived from coffee cherry, tea, berry, and so forth, including but not limited to caffeic acid, chlorogenic acid, ferulic acid, quinic acid, proanthocyanidins, ubiquinone, idebenone, or a synthetic form or derivatives thereof. | 03-20-2014 |