The concentration of plasma ACTH and CORT, the number of AVP infected neurons in PVN increased significantly in depression-model rats compared to controls.

• 模型组大鼠血浆皮质醇(CORT)、促肾上腺皮质激素(ACTH)、下丘脑精氨酸加压素(AVP)水平较正常动物明显升高，电针可以对抗慢性应激引起的HPA轴功能亢进，使以上指标趋于正常。