Plant lectins are being studied for over a century. Until a decade ago, most information was obtained from biochemical, molecular, and structural studies of a reasonably high but still limited number of abundant lectins from seeds and vegetative storage organs.
Light therapy boxes should be designed to filter out harmful ultraviolet (UV) light, but some may not filter it all out. UV light can cause skin and eye damage. Look for a light therapy box that emits as little UV light as possible. If you have concerns about light therapy and your skin, talk to your dermatologist.
How UV Light Kills Bacteria. To understand Ultraviolet Germicidal Irradiation (UV light bacteria killing effect), itâs imperative first to understand what ultraviolet light is. Ultraviolet light is the light between X-Rays and Visible Infrared on the light spectrum, with wavelengths between 100 nanometers and 400 nanometers.