Research progress on the effects and mechanisms of electroacupuncture on radiation-induced brain injury.
- Author:
Xin WU
1
;
Yan-Hui LI
1
;
Jian-Feng GAO
2
Author Information
1. Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou 450046, China.
2. Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou 450046, China. jc.gjfeng@hotmail.com.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Humans;
Electroacupuncture;
Quality of Life;
Brain;
Brain Injuries;
Blood-Brain Barrier
- From:
Acta Physiologica Sinica
2023;75(1):108-114
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Radiation-induced brain injury is a serious complication after cranio-cerebral radiotherapy, which affects the patient's quality of life and survival. A large number of studies have shown that various mechanisms such as neuronal apoptosis, blood-brain barrier damage, and synaptic dysfunction may be related to radiation-induced brain injury. Acupuncture has an important role in clinical rehabilitation of various brain injuries. As a new type of acupuncture, electroacupuncture has the characteristics of strong control ability, uniform and long-lasting stimulation, and is widely used in clinic. This article reviews the effects and mechanisms of electroacupuncture on radiation-induced brain injury, in order to provide a theoretical basis and experimental support for reasonable clinical application.
