Effects of acupuncture plus mild hypothermia on apoptosis-related factors in rats with cerebral ischemia-reperfusion

ConclusionAcupuncture plus mild hypothermia can protect the brain cells by improving neurological function impairment, decreasing cerebral infarct area ratio, reducing the number of apoptotic cells in the ischemic area and regulating the expressions of apoptosis related proteins to inhibit apoptosis.
Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science - Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research