Could Acupuncture Have a Role in the Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder via Modulation of Bdnf Expression and Activation?
2014 ◽
Vol 32
(6)
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pp. 503-505
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Keyword(s):
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a set of heterogeneous neurodevelopmental conditions characterised by early-onset difficulties in social communication and unusually restricted repetitive behaviour and interests. Multiple lines of evidence directly or indirectly suggest an involvement in autism of the brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), which plays a pivotal role in the development and plasticity of the brain. Recent studies have demonstrated the neuroprotective effect of acupuncture-induced activation of BDNF in many neurological disorders. In view of these findings, we hypothesise the potential therapeutic effect of acupuncture-induced activation of BDNF in the treatment of ASD.
2020 ◽
Vol 14
(2)
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pp. 170-174
2018 ◽
pp. 282-298
2016 ◽
Vol 29
(2)
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pp. 203-221
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2018 ◽
Vol 61
(11)
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pp. 2629-2640
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2018 ◽
Vol 61
(11)
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pp. 2659-2672
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