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PDGF expression in L6 DRG after bilateral dorsal root rhizotomy |
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PDGF was mainly expressed in small-to medium-sized neurons in L6 DRG in each group. |
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PDGF positive immunoreactive products were present mainly in the cytoplasm, and in the partial fibers, without pronounced satellite cell staining (Figure 1, Table 1). |
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PDGF expression in spared DRG after partial dorsal root rhizotomy and acupuncture |
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PDGF was expressed in neurons in spared DRG. |
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The number of PDGF positive neurons and small-to-medium-sized neurons on both sides of the model group decreased significantly as compared with that in control DRG at 7 days (P < 0.05). |
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After the application of acupuncture, however, there were overall more PDGF positive neurons, particularly large neurons, than those on the non-electroacupuncture side on the 7th day (P < 0.05). |
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Furthermore, there were more PDGF positive neurons and small-to-medium-sized neurons than those on the non-electroacupuncture side on the 14th day (P < 0.05). |
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Immunohistochemical staining of anti-serum platelet-derived growth factor demonstrated that the number of total neurons and medium-small sized platelet-derived growth factor positive neurons was significantly decreased on the 7th day following injury. |
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After 7 days of acupuncture, the total number of positive and large neurons staining for platelet-derived growth factor on the acupuncture side significantly increased compared to the non-acupuncture side. |
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Results indicate that acupuncture promoted the synthesis of platelet-derived growth factor in spared dorsal root ganglia. |