[On the characteristics of acupoints composed by trinity].
In the present paper, the characteristics of acupoints in composition and their functional activities are discussed based on related domestic and abroad investigated results achieved in this area. Niche microenvironment of adult stem cells and correlative special differentiated cells are assembled, like gathering in caves, under the complex ation of network junctions of biological stress. A hypothesis of trinity is put forward to explain the construction and functional activities of acupoints.
Chen
Jun-de
JD
Medical Department of Central Hospital of Hejin City, Shanxi Province, Hejin 043300. hjsj512@163.com
D015669:Acupuncture Points; D053687:Adult Stem Cells / Q000166:cytology / Q000502:physiology*; D002454:Cell Differentiation / Q000502:physiology*; D006801:Humans; D008954:Models, Biological