ZHU Wen, WANG Xuerui, YANG Jingwen, et al. Impact of Acupuncture on Cortical Neuron Apoptosis and Phosphorylation c-Jun NH2-terminal Kinase Expression in Vascular Dementia Model Rats[J]. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine2017, 58(11): 956-959.
ZHU Wen, WANG Xuerui, YANG Jingwen, et al. Impact of Acupuncture on Cortical Neuron Apoptosis and Phosphorylation c-Jun NH2-terminal Kinase Expression in Vascular Dementia Model Rats[J]. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine2017, 58(11): 956-959.DOI: 10.13288/j.11-2166/r.2017.11.014.
Impact of Acupuncture on Cortical Neuron Apoptosis and Phosphorylation c-Jun NH2-terminal Kinase Expression in Vascular Dementia Model Rats
Objective To explore the possible mechanism of acupuncture treating vascular dementia( VD).Methods Twenty-four rats were randomized into sham operation group
model group
acupuncture group and non acupoint group with 6 rats in each group. Except the sham operation group rats in other groups were built VD rat models using permanent bilateral common carotid artery ligation method. Cortical neuron morphological changes were examined by Nissl stain. Cortical neuron apoptosis were examined by TUNEL method. The expression of phosphorylation c-Jun NH2-terminal Kinase( p-JNK) was examined by immunofluorescence technique. Results Compared with the sham operation group
the model group rats’ cortical cells were scattered
nucleus pyknosis and deep staining. Cortical neuron apoptosis and p-JNK expression increased( P < 0. 05). Compared with the model group
the acupuncture group rats’ cortical neuron morphology improved. Neuron apoptosis and p-JNK expression decreased( P < 0. 05). There was no obvious improvement in the non acupoint group. Conclusion Acupuncture might inhibit the expression of p-JNK in cortex of VD rats. Reducing cortical neuron apoptosis might be one of the mechanisms of treating VD.
Effect of Acupuncture at “Zhibian (BL 54)-to-Shuidao (ST 28)” on Key Factors of Endogenous Exogenous Apoptotic Pathways in Asthenospermia Model Mice
Effect of Acupuncture for "Reinforcing Qi and Regulating Blood to Strengthen the Root and Tonify the Kidney" on Cerebral Glucose Metabolism of Vascular Dementia Patients
Exploring the Scientific Connotation and Extension of Deqi (得气) in Acupuncture:Based on Acupoint Sensitization
Imaging Measurement of the Safe Distances of Acupuncture at Fengfu (GV 16) in Children Aged 4 to 8 Based on CT Three-Dimensional Reconstruction
Acupuncture Treatment for Diarrhea-Predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome Based on the Theory of "Simultaneous Regulation of Body and Spirit"
Related Author
HAO Jianheng
REN Jia
CHANG Boya
WANG Haijun
JI Laixi
CHEN Yanxia1
DAI Dong2
YU Tao2
Related Institution
School of Acupuncture, Moxibustion and Tuina, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Shanxi University of Chinese Medicine
Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Tianjin Municipal Tumour Hospital
First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine