WEARABLE BIOPHOTONIC SYSTEMS
The present technology relates to a biophotonic system comprising at least one chromofilm; and a light-emitting support operably connectable to the chromofilm. Operable connection of the light-emitting support and the at least one chromofilm allows for the light-emitting support to illuminate the at least one chromofilm.
1 . A biophotonic system comprising:
at least one chromofilm; and
a light-emitting support operably connectable to the chromofilm;
wherein operable connection of the light-emitting support and the at least one chromofilm allows for the light-emitting support to illuminate the at least one chromofilm.
2 . The biophotonic system according to claim 1 , wherein the light-emitting support is a light-emitting fabric.
3 . The biophotonic system according to claim 1 , wherein the light-emitting support is a light-emitting textile.
4 . The biophotonic system according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one chromofilm comprises a silicone-based substrate.
5 . The biophotonic system according to claim 4 , wherein the silicone-based substrate comprises light-absorbing agents.
6 . The biophotonic system according to claim 1 , wherein the light-absorbing agents are xanthene dyes.
7 . The biophotonic system according to claim 6 , wherein the xanthene dyes are selected from: eosin B, eosin Y, fluorescein, and Rose Bengal.
8 . The biophotonic system according to claim 1 , wherein the light-emitting support comprises a plurality of light-emitting elements.
9 . The biophotonic system according to claim 8 , wherein the plurality of light-emitting elements are LEDs.
10 . The biophotonic system according to claim 8 , wherein the plurality of light-emitting elements are quantum dots.
11 . The biophotonic system according to claim 1 , wherein the light-absorbing agents are encapsulated.
12 . A method for biophotonic treatment of an area of a tissue, the method comprising:
a) applying a biophotonic system to an area of the tissue to be treated; the biophotonic system comprising at least one chromofilm and a light-emitting support operably connected to the chromofilm; and
b) illuminating the chromofilm with the light-emitting support.
13 . A method for biophotonic treatment of an area of a tissue, the method comprising:
a) applying a chromofilm to the area of the tissue;
b) connecting a light-emitting support to the chromofilm; and
c) illuminating the chromofilm with the light-emitting support,
wherein the illumination of the chromofilm causes the chromofilm to emit fluorescence.
14 . A kit for biophotonic treatment, the kit comprising the biophotonic system as defined in claim 1 .
15 . (canceled)