Journal of Capital Medical University ›› 2017, Vol. 38 ›› Issue (2): 260-267.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1006-7795.2017.02.020

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Safety evaluation during deep-brain magnetic stimulation (DMS)treating motor symptoms in Parkinsonian rats

Liu Junhua1,2,3, Wang Yong2,3,4, Wang Yanyan1,2,3, Wang Xiaomin1,2,3   

  1. 1. Department of Neurobiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, China;
    2. Key Laboratory of Neurodegenerative Disorders of the Ministry of Education, Beijing 100069, China;
    3. Beijing Institute for Brain Disorders, Beijing 100069, China;
    4. Department of Physiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, China
  • Received:2017-03-15 Online:2017-03-21 Published:2017-04-17
  • Supported by:
    This study was supported by National Basic Research Program of China (“973” Fundamental Research) (2011CB504100), Natural Science Foundation of Beijing (7082008),Beijing Municipal Science & Technology Commission (Z161100002616007),The Project of Construction of Innovative Teams and Teacher Career Development for Universities and Colleges Under Beijing Municipality (IDHT20140514)

Abstract: Objective To explore the security via DMS to treat motor symptoms in hemi-parkinsonian rats.Methods Rats were injected with 6-hydroxydopamine (6-OHDA) into right striatum to establish unilateral parkinsonian model. Sham group received the same volume of normal saline by the same procedure. After screened via apomorphine, the successful parkinsonian rats were randomly grouped into model, δ rhythm DMS treatment (DMS-δ) and γ rhythm DMS treatment (DMS-γ). Among each DMS treatment group, 40 minutes trains of DMS were administered daily for 4 weeks. Cylinder tests were conducted to detect motor outcomes. Body weight determination, peripheral blood lymphocytes classification & counting, HE staining were executed to evaluate the security of DMS. Results 1The lesioned side forelimb usage ratio in Sham and DMS-γ groups were significantly higher than that in Model group. 2There was no significant difference of body weight between each group, indicating that DMS had no significant effects on body weight. 3There was no significant difference of the number and percentage of total lymphocytes & T cells between each group, while the natural killer (NK) cells number and percentage in DMS-δ group were significantly higher than that in Model group. 4Results of HE staining for major organs showed no significant histopathological change. Conclusion DMS-γ treatment alleviated bilateral limb asymmetry in PD rats. Meanwhile, DMS treatment showed no significant side effects, indicating that DMS showed satisfactory security in the treatment of motor symptoms in PD rats.

Key words: Parkinson's disease, deep-brain magnetic stimulation, motor behavior, side effects, safety

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