Ceramic Textiles from Mineral Oxides Microfibers Coating (Nanobionic®) Efficiently Emit Infrared Rays and Reduce Free Radical Levels in Healthy Volunteers and in Patients with Free Radical-Related Disorders
Konstantinos Voutetakis1, Vasiliki Delitsikou1, Michael Papacharalampous2, Marianthi Sakellari1,3, Elena Favilla4, Mauro Tonelli4, Efstathios S. Gonos1,3*
Affiliation
- 1National Hellenic Research Foundation, Institute of Biology, Medicinal Chemistry and Biotechnology, Laboratory of Molecular and Cellular Aging, Greece
- 2Orthoviotiki Medical Centre, Maroussi, Greece
- 3Örebro University, Medical School, Sweden
- 4NEST CNR - Nanoscience Institute and Department of Physics, University of Pisa, Italy
Corresponding Author
Efstathios S. Gonos, National Hellenic Research Foundation, Institute of Biology, Medicinal Chemistry and Biotechnology, Laboratory of Molecular and Cellular Aging, 48 as. Constantinou Ave, Athens 11635, Greece, Tel: +30-210-7273756; E-mail: sgonos@eie.gr
Citation
Gonos, E.S., et al. Ceramic Textiles from Mineral Oxides Microfibers Coating (Nanobionic®) Efficiently Emit Infrared Rays and Reduce Free Radical Levels in Healthy Volunteers and in Patients with Free Radical-Related Disorders. (2016) J Med Chem Toxicol 1(1): 1- 7.
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© 2016 Gonos, E.S. This is an Open access article distributed under the terms of Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
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Abstract
Nanobionic® are mineral based and bio-ceramic coating on microfibers clothes based on newly developed high-tech textile. Previous studies have shown that use of these vests has positive effects on athletic performance; however, the mechanism of function remains unknown. In the current report we provide evidence that these clothes have a high energy emission up to 99%, giving it the most positive results of emitting infrared rays. Moreover, we demonstrate that mild use of Nanobionic® clothing (2 hours/day for 6 days) reduce free radical levels in peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) in two-thirds of healthy volunteers ranging from 9.13 to 95.38%. Given these findings we have also examined Nanobionic® clothing effects on a pathophysiological condition that is linked to oxidative stress and free radicals, namely, Raynaud syndrome which is a rare blood disease. Importantly, we have recorded a significant increase in hands’ temperature in these patients. In conclusion, this report demonstrates the beneficial effects of Nanobionic® vests in reducing free radical levels in healthy individuals as well as in patients suffering from free-radical-related disorders.
