[Effects of acupuncture on Nod-like receptor protein 3 inflammasome signal pathway in the prefrontal cortex of rat with depression].

Journal: Zhen ci yan jiu = Acupuncture research
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Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To observe the influence of acupuncture on the expression of pivotal molecules of Nod-like receptor protein 3(NLRP3) inflammasome signal pathway in the prefrontal cortex of rats with depression, so as to explore the underlying mechanism of acupuncture on treatment of depression.

Authors

  • Hong-Mei Wang
    School of Acupuncture-moxibustion and Tuina, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100029, China.
  • Chen Li
    School of Computer Science and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China.
  • Xiao-Yan Li
    School of Acupuncture-moxibustion and Tuina, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100029, China.
  • Ya Zhao
    School of Acupuncture-moxibustion and Tuina, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100029, China.
  • Jun Lu
    School of Acupuncture-moxibustion and Tuina, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100029, China.
  • Ji-Hong Wu
    School of Acupuncture-moxibustion and Tuina, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100029, China.
  • Ya Tu
    School of Acupuncture-moxibustion and Tuina, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100029, China.