Mechanism of Acupuncture for Recovery of Neurological Function after Spinal Cord Injury and Role of Related Signal Pathway (review)
10.3969/j.issn.1006-9771.2017.06.004
- VernacularTitle:针刺促进脊髓损伤后神经功能恢复的机制及相关信号通路的作用
- Author:
Huanan LI
;
Haiming ZHANG
;
Bing GU
;
Qinqin YUAN
;
Youjiang MIN
- Keywords:
spinal cord injury;
acupuncture;
nerve function;
oxidative stress;
neuropathic pain;
apoptosis;
signal pathway;
review
- From:
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
2017;23(6):641-644
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
This article introduced the main biological mechanisms of acupuncture promoting nerve function recovery after spinal cord injury, which include inhibition of inflammation and oxidative stress, alleviation of neuropathic pain, increase of neurotrophic active sub-stance, regulation of cell survival/apoptosis gene and neural regeneration pathway.
