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Using Affordable LED Arrays for Photo-Stimulation of Neurons
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2011
Adult-born neurons expressing ChR2 can be manipulated in slice electrophysiological preparations in order to examine their contribution towards the function of olfactory neural circuits.
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Estimating the Yield of Compounds on the TLC Plate via the Blue-LED Illumination Technique
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2022
The present protocol developed a method to estimate the yield of compounds on the TLC plate using the blue-LED illumination technique. The advantages of this approach are that it is safe, effective, inexpensive, and allows the researcher to measure multiple samples simultaneously.
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LED-Based In Vitro Screening for Assessing Photoactivable Molecules in Bacterial Photodynamic Inactivation
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2025
This protocol describes a straightforward and economical method for evaluating the effectiveness of potential photosensitizers in antibacterial photodynamic inactivation (aPDI), using a 96-well plate format combined with an LED panel light source. This approach enables the simultaneous testing of multiple experimental conditions, including different concentrations, compounds, and bacterial strains.
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Development of an Innovative LED-based Illumination Device for In Vitro Application of Photodynamic Therapy with Rose Bengal
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2025
This manuscript presents a novel, innovative 3D-printed illumination device for studying Rose Bengal-mediated photodynamic therapy in vitro.
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LED Thermo Flow — Combining Optogenetics with Flow Cytometry
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2016
Optically controlled substances are powerful tools to study signaling pathways. To expand the spectrum of possible experiments, we developed a device for studying optically controlled substances in real time using flow cytometry: the LED Thermo Flow.
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Forward bias enables electrons and holes from the differently doped semiconductor layers to meet in the active region. Their recombination releases photons, producing the device’s optical output. This relationship between electrical bias and photon generation allows bioengineering instruments to deliver controlled illumination rather than relying on uncontrolled or indirect light sources.
Each supporting component addresses a different engineering requirement. Electrodes provide electrical connection, while the substrate supports the semiconductor structure and contributes to heat dissipation. The encapsulant helps support the assembled device, and the lens helps deliver light. Together, these components connect electrical operation with thermal management and usable optical output.
The active region is where electron-hole recombination generates photons, so its operation directly determines whether electrical input becomes useful illumination. Designing around this region helps engineers select LEDs with appropriate optical behavior for controlled biological exposure, including experiments that examine cell or tissue responses to particular light conditions.
LED construction supports illumination that can be selected according to wavelength needs, including visible and near-infrared output. The device’s compact form and low energy demand also make controlled light easier to integrate into instruments. These characteristics are valuable when researchers need repeatable optical conditions for sensing, imaging, or biological response studies.
A practical assembly must coordinate the p-n semiconductor structure with electrical connection, heat dissipation, encapsulation, and light delivery. The design should also match the intended wavelength range and illumination arrangement. Accounting for these elements helps produce a compact light source that can be incorporated into controlled optical measurements or biological experiments.
Engineered LEDs are useful when an experiment requires compact, controlled illumination for detecting or viewing biological features. Their selectable wavelength, small size, and low energy demand support integration into optical sensing systems and microscopy equipment. They can therefore contribute to portable instruments as well as laboratory setups requiring defined lighting conditions.
For photobiomodulation and related biological studies, the LED provides an engineered source of visible or near-infrared illumination. Its wavelength can be selected and its output applied under controlled experimental conditions. This helps researchers investigate how cells or tissues respond to light while using an energy-efficient source suitable for biological instrumentation.