Studies have shown that repetitive transcra nial magnetic stimulation(rTMS)can enhance synaptic plasticity and improve neurological dysfunction.Howeve r,the mechanism through which rTMS can improve moderate traumatic ...Studies have shown that repetitive transcra nial magnetic stimulation(rTMS)can enhance synaptic plasticity and improve neurological dysfunction.Howeve r,the mechanism through which rTMS can improve moderate traumatic brain injury remains poorly understood.In this study,we established rat models of moderate traumatic brain injury using Feeney's weight-dropping method and treated them using rTMS.To help determine the mechanism of action,we measured levels of seve ral impo rtant brain activity-related proteins and their mRNA.On the injured side of the brain,we found that rTMS increased the protein levels and mRNA expression of brain-derived neurotrophic factor,tropomyosin receptor kinase B,N-methyl-D-aspartic acid receptor 1,and phosphorylated cAMP response element binding protein,which are closely associated with the occurrence of long-term potentiation.rTMS also partially reve rsed the loss of synaptophysin after injury and promoted the remodeling of synaptic ultrastructure.These findings suggest that upregulation of synaptic plasticity-related protein expression is the mechanism through which rTMS promotes neurological function recovery after moderate traumatic brain injury.展开更多
Objective To study difference between intravascular cooling system and traditional moderate hypothermia in patients with severe traumatic brain injury. Methods Eighty sTBI patients were randomly divided into intravasc...Objective To study difference between intravascular cooling system and traditional moderate hypothermia in patients with severe traumatic brain injury. Methods Eighty sTBI patients were randomly divided into intravascular hypothermic groups (IVT) and traditional moderate hypothermia groups(HT) . Inclusion criteria included a Glasgow Coma Scale(GCS) score ≤8 and time from injury to admission must be within 12 hours.展开更多
基金supported by the President Foundation of Nanfang Hospital,Southern Medical University,No.2016Z003(50107021)(to JZF).
文摘Studies have shown that repetitive transcra nial magnetic stimulation(rTMS)can enhance synaptic plasticity and improve neurological dysfunction.Howeve r,the mechanism through which rTMS can improve moderate traumatic brain injury remains poorly understood.In this study,we established rat models of moderate traumatic brain injury using Feeney's weight-dropping method and treated them using rTMS.To help determine the mechanism of action,we measured levels of seve ral impo rtant brain activity-related proteins and their mRNA.On the injured side of the brain,we found that rTMS increased the protein levels and mRNA expression of brain-derived neurotrophic factor,tropomyosin receptor kinase B,N-methyl-D-aspartic acid receptor 1,and phosphorylated cAMP response element binding protein,which are closely associated with the occurrence of long-term potentiation.rTMS also partially reve rsed the loss of synaptophysin after injury and promoted the remodeling of synaptic ultrastructure.These findings suggest that upregulation of synaptic plasticity-related protein expression is the mechanism through which rTMS promotes neurological function recovery after moderate traumatic brain injury.
文摘Objective To study difference between intravascular cooling system and traditional moderate hypothermia in patients with severe traumatic brain injury. Methods Eighty sTBI patients were randomly divided into intravascular hypothermic groups (IVT) and traditional moderate hypothermia groups(HT) . Inclusion criteria included a Glasgow Coma Scale(GCS) score ≤8 and time from injury to admission must be within 12 hours.