Applications of Acupuncture Therapy in Modulating Plasticity of Central Nervous System

ConclusionsThe cumulative evidences demonstrated that acupuncture could induce neural plasticity in rodents exposed to cerebral ischemia. Neural plasticity mediated by acupuncture in other neural disorders, such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and depression, were also investigated and there is evidence of positive role of acupuncture induced plasticity in these disorders as well. Mediation of neural plasticity by acupuncture is likely associated with its modulation on NTs and neurotransmitters. The exact mechanisms underlying acupuncture's effects on neural plasticity remain to be elucidated. Neural plasticity may be the potential bridge between acupuncture and the treatment of various neurological diseases.

Source: Neuromodulation: Technology at the Neural Interface - October 1, 2017 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Ling ‐Yong Xiao, Xue‐Rui Wang, Yang Ye, Jing‐Wen Yang, Yan Cao, Si‐Ming Ma, Tian‐Ran Li, Cun‐Zhi Liu Tags: Review Article Source Type: research