The effect of acupuncture on oxidative stress in animal models of vascular dementia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Growing evidence showed that acupuncture may improve cognitive function by reducing oxidative stress, key to the pathogenesis in vascular dementia (VaD), but this is yet to be systematically analysed. This study aimed to summarize and evaluate the effect of acupuncture on oxidative stress in animal models of VaD.

Method

Eight databases including PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, Cochrane library, CNKI, Wan Fang, CBM, and VIP were searched since their establishment until April 2023, for studies that reported the effect of acupuncture on oxidative stress in VaD animal models. Relevant literature was screened, and information was extracted by two reviewers. The primary outcomes were the levels of oxidative stress indicators. The methodological quality was assessed via

SUBMITTER: Bao QN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10851587 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature