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Effects of electroacupuncture on experimental periodontitis in rats
Lisboa, Mario R. P.; Gondim, Delane V.; Ervolino, Edilson; Vale, Mariana L.; Frota, Nicolly P. R.; Nunes, Nara L. T.; Mariguela, Viviane C.Background: Acupuncture has shown the capability of modulating the immuno-inflammatory response of the host. This study aims to evaluate the effects of electroacupuncture (EA) on ligature-induced periodontitis in rats. Methods: Thirty-two animals were divided into four groups: 1) control; 2) experimental periodontitis (EP); 3) sham-treated (EP/EA-sham); and 4) treated with EA (EP/EA). For the EP groups, a ligat...
Role of NMDA receptors in the trigeminal pathway, and the modulatory effect of ...
Cavalcante, André L. C.; Siqueira, Rafaelly M. P.; Araujo, Joana C. B.; Gondim, Delane V.; Quetz, Josiane S.; Havt, Alexandre; Lima, Aldo A. M.Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) arthritis is a common cause of orofacial pain. In the present study, the modulatory effects of N-methyl-D-aspartate receptors (NMDA-Rs) and magnesium were investigated in TMJ arthritis hypernociception. Male Wistar rats received an intra-articular injection of carrageenan (Cg) in the TMJ, and mechanical hypernociception was measured. The NMDA-R antagonist, MK-801, and magnesium chl...