The Effect of Scalp Point Cluster‐Needling on Learning and Memory Function and Neurotransmitter Levels in Rats with Vascular Dementia

• DOI: 10.1155/2014/294103
• Publication Date: 2014-06-16T21:31:48Z
• Authors: Junli Yang; Gerhard Litscher; Haitao Li; Wenhai Guo; Zhang Liang; Ting Zhang; Weihua Wang; Xiaoyan Li; Yao Zhou; Bing Zhao; Qi Rong; Zemin Sheng; Ingrid Gaischek; Daniela Litscher; Lu Wang
• Keywords: Dry Needling; Vascular dementia; Multi point

We observed the effect of scalp point cluster-needling treatment on learning and memory function neurotransmitter levels in rats with vascular dementia (VD). Permanent ligation bilateral carotid arteries was used to create VD rat model. A Morris water maze measure rats' function, changes hippocampus were analyzed. The results show that can increase model's score. score significantly different when compared sham operation group (P < 0.05). Hippocampal acetylcholine (ACh), dopamine (DA), 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT) concentrations decreased Compared model group, group's ACh concentration markedly increased DA 5-HT as well. In conclusion, improve rats, its may be related an release.