Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies
Volume 2, Issue 3 , Pages 236-238, September 2009

Effect of Different Wavelengths on Superoxide Dismutase

  • Samina T. Yousuf Azeemi

      Affiliations

    • Department of Physics, University of Balochistan, Quetta, Pakistan
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. Department of Physics, University of Balochistan, Quetta, Pakistan
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  • S. Mohsin Raza

      Affiliations

    • Department of Physics, University of Balochistan, Quetta, Pakistan
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  • Masoom Yasinzai

      Affiliations

    • Institute of Biochemistry, University of Balochistan, Quetta, Pakistan
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  • Abdul Samad

      Affiliations

    • CASVAB, University of Balochistan, Quetta, Pakistan

Received 31 March 2009; received in revised form 6 July 2009; accepted 14 July 2009.

Abstract 

Introduction

Superoxide dismutase (SOD) is one of the most important antioxidant enzymes present in all oxygen-metabolizing cells. This enzyme eliminates toxins from our body, so it is vital to understand its action and activity under the influence of different wavelengths. The effects of different wavelengths of light in the visible range on SOD activity were investigated.

Methods

Enzyme samples were irradiated with five different wavelengths for chromotization. The absorbance values of the control and treated enzymes were subsequently measured.

Results

A wavelength of 644 nm (red) showed the maximum increase in absorbance compared with all other color wavelengths used. Yellow showed least absorption.

Conclusion

Red color wavelength actually provides additional energy to the enzyme and hence the activation energy is lowered, compared with untreated enzyme.

Key Words:  chromotherapy , enzyme activity , superoxide dismutase (SOD)

 

PII: S2005-2901(09)60060-1

doi:10.1016/S2005-2901(09)60060-1

Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies
Volume 2, Issue 3 , Pages 236-238, September 2009

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