colors as catalysts in enzymatic reactions英文.pdf

J Acupunct Meridian Stud 2008;1(2):139−142
RESEARCH ARTICLE
Colors as Catalysts in Enzymatic Reactions
Sami the electron flow linked with the mitochondrial
Every living cell needs energy. The energy necessary energy transfer can also be described as a radia-
for the complex functions of the cell comes from tion process; therefore the classical particle con-
nutrients absorbed by the organism. In its primary cept of the mitochondrial electron flow can be
form, however, the chemical energy of the nutri- regarded theoretically as a wave. In other words
tive compounds is not directly usable for the cell, the presence or absence of radiation of a special
but has first to be converted biochemically into a frequency, wavelength, intensity, diffusion or po-
cellular usable form. The cellular energy transfer larization in the cell is the deciding factor in most
takes place in the mitochondria, and therefore reactions [1].
these organelles have a key function for the cells. Chromotherapy, phototherapy and low level laser
Examination of the energy range, which is relevant therapy are emerging techniques in the field of
for the energy transfer from the nutrient into the energy/vibrational medicine. Chromotherapy uses
high energy adenosine triphosphate (ATP) in the cell, the visible spectrum (colors) of electromagnetic ra-
shows also the influe