Zhen ci yan jiu = Acupuncture research / [Zhongguo yi xue ke xue yuan Yi xue qing bao yan jiu suo bian ji]
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To observe the effect of electroacupuncture (EA) on the expression of glucocorticoid (GC) mRNA and GC in the hippocampus, hypothalamus and pituitary in depression rats so as to study its mechanism underlying EA-resisting depression. ⋯ EA can effectively down-regulate adrenal CORT content and hippocampal GR mRNA expression and normalize the function of HPA axis negative feed reflex in the depression rats, which may contribute to its effect in relieving depression.