[Circulating immune complexes in acute concussion of the brain].
Midlenko. A I AI; Biktimirov. T Z TZ; Garmashov. Iu A IuA; Smirnova. M A MA; Smol'ianinova. V P VP
Key Findings
- CIC levels rise progressively over three weeks after acute concussion in children
- Laser exposure to carotid/vertebral arteries and especially acupuncture points reduces CIC levels by days 19‑21
- Thymalin showed no effect on CIC levels in this setting
Practical Outcomes
- For biohackers, laser or photobiomodulation targeting neck vessels or acupuncture points might help mitigate post‑concussion immune inflammation, but thymalin offers no benefit here. Consider non‑invasive light therapies rather than this peptide for acute concussion support.
Summary
In kids with a recent brain concussion, immune complexes in the blood keep rising for about three weeks. Shining a laser on certain neck arteries or acupuncture spots lowered these levels, especially when aimed at the acupuncture points. The peptide thymalin, given in age‑appropriate doses, didn’t change the immune complex levels at all.
Abstract
The aim of the study was to study the count of circulating immune complexes (CIC) in the blood of children with acute concussion of the brain. The fact that CIC at high concentrations that can penetrate into the brain through the blood-brain barrier and cause complications as vasculitis, microangiopathy, proliferative processes in the meninges, enlarged ventricles of the brain, and atrophy of its tissue was borne in mind. The studies revealed a significant progressive CIC increase within 3 weeks. For correction of blood CIC levels, laser exposure was applied to the carotid and vertebral arteries and acupuncture points. For comparison, thymaline in age-specific doses was used. Laser radiation showed a significant fall of CIC at days 19-21, particular when applied to the acupuncture points. Thymaline did not affect blood CIC levels. Laser application to the acupuncture points in children with acute brain concussion should reduce the incidence of complications of brain injury disease.
Study Information
pubmed
2000