[Research progress on the effects and mechanisms of electroacupuncture on radiation-induced brain injury]

Sheng Li Xue Bao. 2023 Feb 25;75(1):108-114.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

Radiation-induced brain injury is a serious complication after cranio-cerebral radiotherapy, which affects the patient's quality of life and survival. A large number of studies have shown that various mechanisms such as neuronal apoptosis, blood-brain barrier damage, and synaptic dysfunction may be related to radiation-induced brain injury. Acupuncture has an important role in clinical rehabilitation of various brain injuries. As a new type of acupuncture, electroacupuncture has the characteristics of strong control ability, uniform and long-lasting stimulation, and is widely used in clinic. This article reviews the effects and mechanisms of electroacupuncture on radiation-induced brain injury, in order to provide a theoretical basis and experimental support for reasonable clinical application.

Publication types

  • Review
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Blood-Brain Barrier
  • Brain
  • Brain Injuries*
  • Electroacupuncture*
  • Humans
  • Quality of Life