Baihui (DU20)-penetrating-Qubin (GB7) acupuncture inhibits apoptosis in the perihemorrhagic penumbra.

ABSTRACT: Baihui (DU20)-penetrating-Qubin (GB7) acupuncture can inhibit inflammatory reactions and activate signaling pathways related to proliferation after intracerebral hemorrhage. However, there is no research showing the relationship between this treatment and cell apoptosis. Rat models of intracerebral hemorrhage were established by injecting 60 μL of autologous blood into the right side of the caudate-putamen. Six hours later, the needle traveled subcutaneously from the Baihui acupoint to Qubin acupoint. The needle was alternately rotated (180 ± 10 turns/min) manually along clockwise and counter-clockwise directions. Stimulation lasted for 7 days, and was performed three times each for 6 minutes with 6-minute intervals between stimulations. Rats intraperitoneally receiving Sonic hedgehog path

SUBMITTER: Zhang B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6126129 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature