[Effect of electroacupuncture on the cognitive function and plasma antibodies against beta-amyloid protein in aged rats with ketamine anesthesia].

Objective: To study the effects of electroacupuncture (EA) on the changes of behavior after ketamine anesthesia, and changes of serum antibodies against beta-amyloid (Abeta) and Abeta protein in the hippocampus of aged rats, thus exploring the effects of EA on the cognitive dysfunction.

Methods: Thirty 14-month old SD rats were randomly divided into 3 groups, i. e.