
主动冷却对808 nm激光经颅照射小鼠头皮和下颌温度的影响
王晶岚, 刘怡麟, 胡睿昕, 刘进军, 曹 雷, 宋小伟, 穆力越, 王 煜
激光生物学报 ›› 2025, Vol. 34 ›› Issue (4) : 312-318.
主动冷却对808 nm激光经颅照射小鼠头皮和下颌温度的影响
Effects of Active Cooling on Scalp and Jaw Temperature in Mice Irradiated by 808 nm Laser
Abstract: To evaluate the thermal safety of transcranial photobiomodulation, this study investigates the effects of 808 nm laser irradiation on scalp and mandibular temperatures, as well as safety parameters, when applied to the heads of live mice under varying illumination durations and power levels. Additionally, to evaluate whether a water-cooling device can effectively reduce irradiation-induced temperature increases. The 808 nm laser was directed at the fontanelle of mice. Scalp temperatures were measured using an infrared thermal imager, and jaw temperatures were recorded using a thermocouple. C57BL/6J mice were divided into three groups: Group A (natural cooling), Group B (active cooling), and Group C (negative control). Group A was further subdivided into A1, A2, and A3 based on different power levels of irradiation. Changes in scalp and mandibular temperatures were recorded at an irradiation dose of~140 J. Scalp temperature increased by 4.2℃ in Group A and by 2.4℃ in Group B, with Group B showing a temperature reduction of 1.8℃ compared to the corresponding power level in Group A . Jaw temperature measurements indicated a rise of 3.0℃ in Group A and 2.4℃ in Group B. As the average power of the 808 nm laser increased, local temperatures rose significantly. An average irradiation power of approximately 300 mW and a dose of ~140 J were found to be safe for mouse transcranial irradiation. For higher power levels, active cooling effectively mitigated local temperature increases. The results of this study can provide experimental basis for setting the parameter range of transcranial irradiation in mice.
Key words: 808 nm laser; exposure dose; mice; transcranial irradiation; photobiomodulation