[Survey of current studies of effects of traditional Chinese medicine on nerve growth factor and diabetic peripheral neuropathy]

Zhongguo Zhong Yao Za Zhi. 2010 Jul;35(14):1896-9. doi: 10.4268/cjcmm20101429.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

Nerve growth factor(NGF) is closely ralated to the occurrence and development of diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN). Traditional Chinese medicine has certain effects on the promotion of NGF expression. It analyzes the relationship of NGF and DPN and the effects of Traditional Chinese Medicine on them as well as the existing problems and looks into the future research in this domain.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Diabetic Neuropathies / drug therapy*
  • Diabetic Neuropathies / genetics
  • Diabetic Neuropathies / metabolism
  • Drugs, Chinese Herbal / therapeutic use*
  • Gene Expression / drug effects
  • Humans
  • Nerve Growth Factor / genetics*
  • Nerve Growth Factor / metabolism

Substances

  • Drugs, Chinese Herbal
  • Nerve Growth Factor