Vagus Nerve Stimulation with Mild Stimulation Intensity Exerts Anti-Inflammatory and Neuroprotective Effects in Parkinson’s Disease Model Rats

Background: The major surgical treatment for Parkinson’s disease (PD) is deep brain stimulation (DBS), but a less invasive treatment is desired. Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) is a relatively safe treatment without cerebral invasiveness. In this study, we developed a wireless controllable electrical...

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Main Authors: Ittetsu Kin, Tatsuya Sasaki, Takao Yasuhara, Masahiro Kameda, Takashi Agari, Mihoko Okazaki, Kakeru Hosomoto, Yosuke Okazaki, Satoru Yabuno, Satoshi Kawauchi, Ken Kuwahara, Jun Morimoto, Kyohei Kin, Michiari Umakoshi, Yousuke Tomita, Naoki Tajiri, Cesario V. Borlongan, Isao Date
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-07-01
Series:Biomedicines
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9059/9/7/789