The effects of acupuncture on sleep disorders and its underlying mechanism: a literature review of rodent studies

Sleep is a set of physiological processes mainly under neurobiological regulation that affect several physiological systems, and sleep disorders are a condition where normal sleep patterns are disturbed. Clinical studies have confirmed the effects of acupuncture on sleep duration and quality. Although many studies have explored the therapeutic effects of acupuncture on sleep disorders, the mechanisms are unclear. We investigated the mechanism of acupuncture efficacy in a rodent model of sleep disorders and evaluated the therapeutic effects of acupuncture treatment. According to our results, sleep disorders are associated with several brain regions and neurotransmitters. Furthermore, this review showed that neurological processes, such as catecholamine and BDNF signaling pathways, can be regulated by acupuncture, which is a crucial aspect of the acupuncture mechanism in sleep disorders.

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Sleep is a complex physiological process regulated by the nervous system, and sleep disorders disrupt normal sleep patterns. Acupuncture has been shown to have therapeutic effects on sleep duration and quality, although its mechanisms are not fully understood. This study investigates the mechanism of acupuncture in a rodent model of sleep disorders and evaluates its therapeutic effects. The results suggest that sleep disorders are associated with specific brain regions and neurotransmitters, and acupuncture may regulate neurological processes such as catecholamine and BDNF signaling pathways that are crucial in sleep disorders.