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Abstract

A Review of Acupuncture Combined with Pharmacology in the Treatment of Neurodegenerative Diseases: A Comprehensive Analysis

Author(s): Shun Wang, Ning An, Yulin Wang, Yuan Li, H. Li and Y. Bai*
Heilongjiang University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 1Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Heilongjiang University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, 3Heilongjiang Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 4Institute of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150040, China

Correspondence Address:
Y. Bai, Institute of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150040, China, E-mail: 18646334457@163.com


This study is a comprehensive analysis that aims to explore the pharmacological targeting and neuroprotective effects of acupuncture combined with pharmacology for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases. The paper reviews the clinical research progress, pharmacological targeting mechanism and neuroprotective mechanism of acupuncture combined with pharmacology for different types of neurodegenerative diseases (such as Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, Huntington’s disease, etc.). The paper shows that acupuncture combined with pharmacology can effectively clear or inhibit the aggregation and deposition of neurodegenerative proteins (such as beta-amyloid, alpha-synuclein or huntingtin, etc.), improve the structure and function of neurons, regulate oxidative stress, mitochondrial function, inflammatory response, autophagy disorder, neuronal apoptosis and other signaling pathways, protect neurons from damage, improve the neurological function and quality of life of patients, and reduce the adverse reactions of drugs. The paper provides theoretical basis and guidance for the application of acupuncture combined with pharmacology in the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases.

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