A conceptual model of oxygen–ozone therapy as a modulator of aging via the HMGB1 pathway
摘要
To evaluate whether oxygen–ozone therapy (OOT) can modulate aging by inducing adaptive chaos in the HMGB1–Nrf2 redox-inflammatory pathway.
MethodsA computational systems biology model simulated feedback loops among ROS, Nrf2, HMGB1, and NF-κB under varying ozone doses and cellular contexts (protective vs. autophagy-deficient).
ResultsIntermediate ozone doses in the model triggered controlled chaos. The model suggests a potential 'chaotic window' (30–40 μg/mL ozone) that may promote redox resilience in autophagy-deficient cells.
ConclusionOOT may potentially contribute to healthy aging by modulating redox adaptability. Its theoretical effectiveness is dose-dependent, with maximal benefit in aged or dysfunctional systems requiring reactivation of flexible stress responses. However, while the model offers insights into possible dynamic behaviours of the redox-inflammatory axis under ozone exposure, it is not yet calibrated to biological data and cannot predict real-world outcomes without further experimental support.