ObjectiveTo investigate the effect of acupuncture on the addiction memory of rats.MethodsA model for heroin re-addicted rats was made by coupling heroin injection in increasing doses on the platform of a Morris water maze with high-frequency sounds cues. The animals were randomly divided into control group, relapse group, acupuncture group, and drug group, with 10 individuals in each group. For the acupuncture group, Băihuì ( GV 20) and “Dàzhuī” GV 14) were selected. Morris water maze was used to assess the time elapsed and the distance traveled before a rat reached the platform. The expression levels of Δ FosB and cAMP response element binding protein (CREB) in hippocampal CA 1 area were assessed with immunohistochemical staining.ResultsUpon completion of three treatments, the acupuncture group had significantly longer lengths of latency and swimming distance compared to the relapse group (P<0.05). Furthermore, the acupuncture group had significantly lowered expression levels of Δ FosB and CREB compared to the relapse group (P<0.05).ConclusionAcupuncture can downregulate Δ FosB and CREB expression in rats' hippocampal area and inhibit the addiction memory. 相似文献
Prenatal stress (PS) can lead to impaired spatial learning and memory in offspring. Imperatorin (IMP) is a naturally occurring furanocoumarin with many pharmacological properties. However, the effects of IMP on cognitive impairment induced by PS and the underlying molecular mechanisms remain unclear. We investigated the protective effect of IMP treatment after PS on learning and memory deficits in female offspring at postnatal 60 days. After treating prenatally‐stressed offspring with IMP (15 and 30 mg/kg) for 28 days, we found that IMP increased body weight and ameliorated spatial learning and memory and working memory deficits in female offspring rats. Meanwhile, hippocampal Glu and serum corticosterone levels in prenatally‐stressed offspring were significantly decreased after IMP administration. Additionally, IMP treatment significantly increased BDNF, TrkB, CaMKII, and CREB mRNA expression in the hippocampus of offspring rats. Furthermore, PS‐mediated induction of RKIP protein and mRNA expression and glucocorticoid receptor protein expression in the hippocampus of offspring rats were significantly decreased by IMP treatment, and the protein expression of BDNF and TrkB and relative levels of p‐EKR/ERK, p‐CaMKIIα/CaMKIIα, and p‐CREB/CREB were remarkably increased after IMP treatment. Taken together, IMP can ameliorate PS‐induced learning and memory deficits through BDNF/TrkB and ERK/CaMKIIα/CREB signaling pathway and hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal axis. 相似文献
In this study, we investigated the effects of Pai-Hui by acupuncture on cycloheximide (CXM)-induced impairment of the passive avoidance response in rats. Acupuncture at Pai-Hui (Go-20) treated 15 min before or immediately after training trial for 15 min significantly attenuated CXM-induced impairment of passive avoidance response in rats, but did not have the same effect 30 and 60 min before or 30 min after the training trial or before the retention trial. Acupuncture at Pai-Hui 15 min before the training trial for 15, 30 and 60 min significantly attenuated CXM-induced impairment of passive avoidance response in rats, and its efficacy paralleled the acupuncture duration. Furthermore, acupuncture at Pai-Hui did not attenuate scopolamine (SCOP)-induced impairment of passive avoidance response, but was slightly inhibited by SCOP at 0.3 mg/kg. Second, acupuncture at Pai-Hui attenuated p-chloroamphetamine (PCA)-induced impairment of passive avoidance response and was significantly antagonized by PCA at 1 mg/kg. These results suggest that acupuncture at Pai-Hui mainly affects the memory storage process and has preventive and immediate therapeutic effects on CXM-induced impairment of passive avoidance response. Its efficacy paralleled the acupuncture duration. The preventive effect of acupuncture at Pai-Hui on CXM-induced impairment is significantly reduced by serotonergic 5-HT releaser, and slightly by cholinergic manipulations. 相似文献
Objective: To study the effects of "Changqiang" acupoint(GV1) electroacupuncture on BDNF protein expression in the hippocampus CA3 of an autistic rat model.Methods: The autism model was established by intraperitoneal injection of sodium valproate(VPA) in pregnant Wistar rats.Eighteen young rats with autism were selected and randomly divided into a model group, a non-acupoint group, and an electroacupuncture at "Changqiang"(GV1)(EA for short) group.Another 6 normal young rats were selected as a blank group.In the EA group, acupuncture was applied at Houhai(as Changqiang), and then EA apparatus was connected with continuous wave, 2 Hz, 20 min, once a day for consecutive 20 d.The same EA manipulation as the non-acupoint group, where was in the right rib, was selected.Blank group and model group were reared under the same conditions without any intervention.The BDNF protein expression in hippocampal CA3 was measured by immunohistochemical techniques.Results: BDNF protein expression in the non-acupoint group was significantly different with the control group and the model group(P0.05), and BDNF protein expression in the EA group was not significantly different with the control group and the model group(P0.05); compared with the model group, BDNF protein expression in the EA group showed significant difference(P0.05), and BDNF protein expression in the non-acupoint group showed no significant difference(P0.05); when electroacupuncture group was compared with non-acupoint group, there was a significant difference(P0.05).Conclusion: Electroacupuncture at Changqiang(GV1) can increase the expression of BDNF protein in the hippocampal CA3 of an autistic rat model. 相似文献
OBJECTIVE: To explore the protective mechanisms of the Traditional Chinese Medicine Bushenhuoxue(BSHX) in a rat model of vascular dementia(VD).METHODS: A rat model of VD was developed using bilateral common carotid artery occlusion(BCCAO).Rats were administered BSHX(10.14 or 5.07 g/kg),nimodipine(11.06 mg/kg; positive control), or saline(control) by gavage daily for 30 d post-surgery.Learning and memory abilities were assessed using the Morris water maze. Morphological changes in the hippocampus were observed using light microscopy(hematoxylin and eosin staining) and transmission electron microscopy(TEM). The m RNA and protein expression levels of brain-derived neurotrophic factor(BDNF), tyrosine receptor kinase B(Trk B), phosphatidyl inositol 3-kinase(PI3 K), serine/threonine kinase(AKT), and c AMP response element binding protein(CREB) were measured by real-time polymerase chain reaction(RT-PCR) and Western blot, respectively.RESULTS: Compared with the sham group, rats with BCCAO exhibited impaired learning and memory abilities(Morris water maze) and showed abnormalities in neuronal morphology(light microscopy)and ultrastructure(TEM) in the hippocampus. They also had decreased m RNA and protein expressions of BDNF, Trk B, PI3 K, AKT, and CREB in hippocampal tissue(all P 0.05). In rats with BCCAO, administration of BSHX attenuated deficits in learning and memory, improved the morphology and ultrastructure of hippocampal neurons, and enhanced m RNA and protein expression levels of BDNF, Trk B, PI3 K,AKT, and CREB(all P 0.05).CONCLUSION: BSHX may protect hippocampal neurons and improve learning and memory abilities, at least in part via the activation of BDNF/Trk B/PI3 K/AKT/CREB signaling. 相似文献