The Effect of Scalp Point Cluster-Needling on Learning and Memory Function and Neurotransmitter Levels in Rats with Vascular Dementia
Joint Authors
Yang, Junli
Li, Haitao
Guo, Wenhai
Liang, Zhang
Zhang, Ting
Wang, Weihua
Li, Xiaoyan
Zhou, Yao
Zhao, Bing
Rong, Qi
Sheng, Zemin
Litscher, Daniela
Wang, Lu
Litscher, Gerhard
Gaischek, Ingrid
Source
Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-06-15
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
We observed the effect of scalp point cluster-needling treatment on learning and memory function and neurotransmitter levels in rats with vascular dementia (VD).
Permanent ligation of the bilateral carotid arteries was used to create the VD rat model.
A Morris water maze was used to measure the rats’ learning and memory function, and the changes in neurotransmitter levels in the rats’ hippocampus were analyzed.
The results show that scalp point cluster-needling can increase the VD rat model’s learning and memory score.
The VD rat model’s learning and memory score was significantly different when compared with that of the sham operation group P < 0.05 .
Hippocampal acetylcholine (ACh), dopamine (DA), and 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT) concentrations significantly decreased in the rat model.
Compared with the model group, the scalp point cluster-needling group’s ACh concentration markedly increased and DA and 5-HT levels increased as well.
In conclusion, scalp point cluster-needling can improve learning and memory function in VD rats, and its function may be related to an increase in neurotransmitter release.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Yang, Junli& Litscher, Gerhard& Li, Haitao& Guo, Wenhai& Liang, Zhang& Zhang, Ting…[et al.]. 2014. The Effect of Scalp Point Cluster-Needling on Learning and Memory Function and Neurotransmitter Levels in Rats with Vascular Dementia. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1035147
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Yang, Junli…[et al.]. The Effect of Scalp Point Cluster-Needling on Learning and Memory Function and Neurotransmitter Levels in Rats with Vascular Dementia. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1035147
American Medical Association (AMA)
Yang, Junli& Litscher, Gerhard& Li, Haitao& Guo, Wenhai& Liang, Zhang& Zhang, Ting…[et al.]. The Effect of Scalp Point Cluster-Needling on Learning and Memory Function and Neurotransmitter Levels in Rats with Vascular Dementia. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1035147
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1035147
