Advancements in the mechanism of electroa-cupuncturein improvinglearning-memory ;ability
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1673-4246.2016.10.027
- VernacularTitle:电针改善学习记忆的实验研究进展
- Author:
Zeqin CHEN
;
Bo DONG
;
Li HUANG
;
Xuke HAN
;
Shifen XU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Acupuncture;
Learning and memory;
Mechanism;
Review
- From:
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine
2016;38(10):952-955
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
This paper reviewed the studies on the effect of electroacupuncture in improving learning and memory functions in the past 10 years. It showed an overview of the mechanisms that how acupuncture worksed: promoting synaptic plasticity, regulation of microvascular injury and oxidative stress; slowing down the progress of brain cell apoptosis, inhibition of inflammatory response;regulating neurotransmitter release and protecting the ultrastructure of neurons. In addition, this paper puts forth the problems which left in the current studies.
