[Regulation on ACTH, beta-EP and immune function by moxibustion on different acupoints].
The experimental results displayed that the cellular immune functions of tumor-bearing mice in control group were significantly lower than that the normal control group. The cellular immune functions of those groups accepting moxibustion treatment were maintained at a relatively higher level. Among them the Guanyuan group seemed to be best in immune regulation. The data further demonstrated that an instant elevation of serum ACTH and beta-EP could be caused by moxibustion. But the bariations of serum ACTH and beta-EP are not paralleled. A remarkable increase of serum beta-EP was seen in Guanyuan group but not of serum ACTH. The experimental results hinted that the regulation of beta-EP and ACTH was related to the immune regulation induced by moxibustion.
Zhai
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Shanghai Research Institute of Acupuncture and meridian.
Din
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Liu
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Hua
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Chen
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D015669:Acupuncture Points; D000324:Adrenocorticotropic Hormone / Q000097:blood*; D000818:Animals; D005260:Female; D007694:Killer Cells, Natural / Q000276:immunology; D008114:Liver Neoplasms, Experimental / Q000276:immunology / Q000628:therapy; D008213:Lymphocyte Activation; D051379:Mice; D008810:Mice, Inbred C57BL; D009071:Moxibustion; D001615:beta-Endorphin / Q000097:blood*
D001615:beta-Endorphin; D000324:Adrenocorticotropic Hormone