Progress of researches on mechanism of acupuncture for traumatic brain injury / 针刺研究
Acupuncture Research
;
(6): 587-591, 2020.
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in Chinese
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-844134
ABSTRACT
Acupuncture therapy has been shown to have a positive effect in treating symptoms of patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI) in China. The present paper summarizes findings of recent researches on the underlying mechanisms of acupuncture intervention for improving TBI from 1) inhibiting inflammatory response, 2) regulating neurotransmitters, 3) promoting nerve repair and regeneration, 4) antioxidation, 5) inhibiting intracellular calcium overload, 6) regulating aquaporin content, 7) regulating cellular energy metabolism, 8) improving brain circulation, and 9) inhibiting cell apoptosis.
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Chinese
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Acupuncture Research
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2020
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