[Effect of trigeminus nerves innervation on the phenotype of MHC after facial paralysis]

Beijing Da Xue Xue Bao Yi Xue Ban. 2003 Oct;35(5):529-32.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

Objective: To discuss the effect of trigeminus nerves on the phenotype of MHC after facial paralysis;

Methods: The morphologic changes were observed by histochemical methods, the phenotype of MHC by SDS-PAGE, the tension of contraction and the threshold value of electrical stimulation by electrical physiological methods;

Results: Trigeminus nerves could delay the decomposing of MHC, maintain the tension of contraction and the threshold value of electrical stimulation;

Conclusion: Sensory nerves could delay the muscular atrophy, and should be repaired when we repair motor nerves.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Electric Stimulation*
  • Facial Paralysis*
  • Humans
  • Muscular Atrophy
  • Phenotype
  • Trigeminal Nerve*