Objective To observe the effect ofBuyang Huanwu Decoction (BYHWD) on neuron protection.Methods SD rats were given BYHWD or distilled water via gastrogavage after right rubrospinal tract(RST) transection at the level between C3 and C4,8 week after treatment,rubrospinal neurons(RNs) were counted and mean cell size was examined by Nissl staining; concentration of cAMP in red nucleus was determined by radioimmunoassay; changes of BDNF and TrkB expression in RN was examed using immunohistochemistry.Results The number and mean cell size of RN was...
