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. 2022 Nov 10;16:817732. doi: 10.3389/fncel.2022.817732

Figure 2.

Figure 2

Schematic representation showing the modulation of neuroplasticity by acupuncture after ischemic stroke by the promotion of functional compensation and structural plasticity. The data of acupoint selection and mechanism are derived from the mechanistic studies by using human and rodents. PC6, Neiguan; GV26, Shuigou; GV24, Shenting; GV20, Baihui; GB7, Qubin; GB20, Fengchi; GV14, Dazhui; LI11, Quchi; LI10, Shousanli; TE5, Waiguan; LI4, Hegu; GB33, Xiyangguan; GB34, Yanglingquan; ST36, Zusanli; ST37, Shangjuxu; GB39, Xuanzhong; LR3, Taichong; KI3, Taixi; SP6, Sanyinjiao; SP10, Xuehai; EX-UE9, Baxie; NSCs, neural stem cells; NGF, nerve growth factor; BDNF, brain-derived neurotrophic factor; GAP-43, growth associated protein-43; SYN, synaptophysin; NR1, N-methyl-d-aspartate receptor subtype 1; TRPV1, transient receptor potential vanilloid subtype 1; PSD-95, postsynaptic density-95; LTP, long-term potentiation.