The cellular mechanism- The process begins with the DCCURE device producing a pulsed magnetic field through an applicator pad placed on the skin. This field penetrates deeply into the body's tissues, triggering a sequence of beneficial cellular responses.
Cellular depolarization: Each pulse from the device causes a transient depolarization of the cell membranes.
Ion channel activation: This depolarization opens specific voltage-dependent ion channels in the cell membrane, particularly those for calcium ions.
Biochemical cascade: The influx of calcium ions into the cell, and their binding to the protein calmodulin (CaM), triggers a cascade of biochemical reactions.
Nitric oxide release: A key result of this cascade is the release of nitric oxide (NO). Nitric oxide is a soluble hormone that promotes healing by improving blood circulation through vasodilation, which is the widening of blood vessels.