CLA study conducted by researchers at the University of Alabama in Huntsville suggests that continuous low-intensity ultrasound could modify the body's immune response, shifting from prolonged inflammation to tissue repair. The research, published in 'Scientific Reports', was led by a multidisciplinary team and funded by the US National Institutes of Health. The study examines how non-invasive ultrasound affects macrophages, immune cells involved in both inflammation and healing. The findings suggest that this type of ultrasound might help reduce chronic inflammation and promote tissue repair in post-traumatic osteoarthritis. Lead researcher Dr. Anuradha Subramanian explains that persistent inflammatory macrophages (M1) contribute to osteoarthritis, while reparative macrophages (M2) aid recovery. The study proposes that low-intensity ultrasound could shift macrophage activity toward a more reparative state, offering a non-pharmaceutical treatment option.
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