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Visceral Nociceptive Afferent Facilitates Reaction of Subnucleus Reticularis Dorsalis to Acupoint Stimulation in Rats
Joint Authors
Chen, Rixin
Yu, Lingling
Rong, Peijing
Ben, Hui
Li, Xia
Li, Liang
Zhu, Bing
Source
Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-05-15
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Objective.
To explore the area and sensitization variance of acupoint when internal organs are under pathological condition.
To observe quantity-effect variance of subnucleus reticularis dorsalis (SRD) to electroacupuncture under both physiological and pathological conditions.
To explain medulla oblongata mechanism of acupoint sensitization.
Method.
Mustard oil was imported into colon and rectum of 20 male SD rats in order to observe its influence on acupoint sensitization.
SRD neuron activity was recorded.
Visceral nociceptive stimulus was generated by colorectal distension (CRD).
Quantity-effect variance of neuron activity to electroacupuncture to “Zusanli-Shangjuxu” area both before and after CRD was observed.
Paired t-test is used for cross-group comparison; P<0.05 is deemed as of statistical differences.
Result.
Visceral inflammation could facilitate SRD neuron activity to acupoint stimulation.
Visceral nociceptive afference could enhance neuron activity to acupoint acupuncture.
Wide dynamic range (WDR) neuron activity caused by electroacupuncture increased when visceral nociception increased.
Conclusion.
The size and function of the acupoints comply with the functionality of the internal organs.
The sensitive degree of acupoints changed according to malfunction of internal organs.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Li, Liang& Yu, Lingling& Rong, Peijing& Ben, Hui& Li, Xia& Zhu, Bing…[et al.]. 2013. Visceral Nociceptive Afferent Facilitates Reaction of Subnucleus Reticularis Dorsalis to Acupoint Stimulation in Rats. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-509140
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Li, Liang…[et al.]. Visceral Nociceptive Afferent Facilitates Reaction of Subnucleus Reticularis Dorsalis to Acupoint Stimulation in Rats. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-509140
American Medical Association (AMA)
Li, Liang& Yu, Lingling& Rong, Peijing& Ben, Hui& Li, Xia& Zhu, Bing…[et al.]. Visceral Nociceptive Afferent Facilitates Reaction of Subnucleus Reticularis Dorsalis to Acupoint Stimulation in Rats. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-509140
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-509140