Biophoton signaling in mediation of cell-to-cell communication and radiation-induced bystander effects

Radiation Medicine and Protection · 2024 · Unclear · Insufficient evidence

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PublicationRadiation Medicine and Protection · 2024

Study typereview

Reported directionUnclear

Evidence ratingInsufficient

Abstract

This paper presents a comprehensive overview of the historical trajectory and development in biophoton studies over the past 100 years, with a particular focus on the recent progress regarding the pivotal role of biophoton in mediating radiation-induced bystander effects (RIBE). The exploration of biophoton mystery starts from the initial observation of mitogenetic radiation and continues to develop to the contemporary science of biophotonics. The properties and underlying mechanisms of biophoton emission are described with illustrative examples from diverse biological systems such as plants, animals and humans. The conclusive evidence of cell-to-cell communication facilitated by biophoton signaling is presented, followed by an elaborate interpretation of potential mechanisms through which biophoton mediates RIBE. The engagement of mitochondria and exosomes in this process is extensively clarified, by highlighting their significant roles in biophoton-mediated RIBE. The advances in biophoton research in respect of bystander response to ionizing radiation may offer profound insights into radiobiology and provide for possible future applications as well in radiation medicine and protection.

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Study typereview

Effect directionunclear

PopulationNot supplied

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ExposureNot supplied

Evidence strengthInsufficientConfidence: 66% · Peer reviewed: unknown

Main findings

This paper provides an overview of biophoton research history and recent progress on the role of biophoton signaling in mediating radiation-induced bystander effects. It describes properties and proposed mechanisms of biophoton emission across biological systems and discusses potential mechanisms for biophoton-mediated RIBE, highlighting roles for mitochondria and exosomes.

Outcomes measured

biophoton emission
cell-to-cell communication
radiation-induced bystander effects (RIBE)
mechanisms involving mitochondria
mechanisms involving exosomes

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