Wang Y, Niu W, Yang X, Liu N, Liu Z. Effects of electronically stimulating Tianshu (ST 25) and Dachangshu (BL 25), Quchi (LI 11) and Shangjuxu (ST 37) on the expressions
of jejunum c-kit protein and c-kit mRNA in rats with functional diarrhea.
J TRADIT CHIN MED 2016;
36:779-83. [PMID:
29949711 DOI:
10.1016/s0254-6272(17)30014-6]
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Abstract
OBJECTIVE
To investigate the effects of electronically stimulating Tianshu (ST 25) and Dachangshu
(BL 25), Quchi (LI 11) and Shangjuxu (ST 37) on the jejunum c-kit protein and c-kit mRNA in rats with
functional diarrhea (FD).
METHODS
FD models were established through intragastric administration with folium sennae. Experimental
rats were then divided into 4 groups: blank group, model group, electroacupuncture
group Ⅰ [Tianshu (ST 25) and Dachangshu (BL 25) of both sides] and electroacupuncture
group Ⅱ [Quchi (Li 11) and Shangjuxu (ST 37) of both sides], 10 in each. After treatment with electroacupuncture for 10 days, The expressions of jejunum c-kit protein and c-kit mRNA in each group
were detected with Western blot and Real-Time quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR).
RESULTS
The expressions of c-kit protein and c-kit mRNA in the model group increased significantly
compared to those in the blank group (P < 0.01); the expressions in electroacupuncture group Ⅰsignificantly
decreased compared to those in the model group (P < 0.01).
CONCLUSION
Our findings suggest that electronicall stimulating both Tianshu (ST 25) and
Dachangshu (BL 25) significantly increased the expressions of jejunum c-kit protein and c-kit
mRNA in FD rats, which means the treatment might have better therapeutic effects on FD.
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