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Could Acupuncture Have a Role in the Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder via Modulation of Bdnf Expression and Activation?

Could Acupuncture Have a Role in the Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder via Modulation of Bdnf... 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. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Acupuncture in Medicine SAGE

Could Acupuncture Have a Role in the Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder via Modulation of Bdnf Expression and Activation?

Acupuncture in Medicine , Volume 32 (6): 3 – Dec 1, 2014

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SAGE
Copyright
© 2014 British Medical Acupuncutre Society
ISSN
0964-5284
eISSN
1759-9873
DOI
10.1136/acupmed-2014-010602
pmid
25257393
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Abstract

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.

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Acupuncture in MedicineSAGE

Published: Dec 1, 2014

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