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http://dx.doi.org/10.14406/acu.2019.006

Experimental Study Trends on the Acupuncture Moxibustion Treatment for Visceral Hypersensitivity: Based on the Data of PubMed  

Han, Chang Woo (Department of Internal Medicine, Korean Medicine Hospital of Pusan National University)
Choi, Jun-Yong (Department of Internal Medicine, Korean Medicine Hospital of Pusan National University)
Park, Seong Ha (Department of Internal Medicine, Korean Medicine Hospital of Pusan National University)
Kim, So Yeon (Department of Internal Medicine, Korean Medicine Hospital of Pusan National University)
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Korean Journal of Acupuncture / v.36, no.2, 2019 , pp. 93-103 More about this Journal
Abstract
Objectives : The aim of this study is to review the current trends in experimental studies on the acupuncture moxibustion treatment for visceral hypersensitivity. Methods : PubMed was searched for experimental studies about visceral hypersensitivity and acupuncture/moxibustion. Data were extracted and tabulated from the selected articles about experimental method, intervention, result and mechanism. Results : Total 23 articles were reviewed. Chronic visceral hypersensitivity animal model was applied in 17 studies (74%). Visceral hypersensitivity was measured by abdominal withdrawal reflex scoring or/and abdominal electromyogram. Acupoints like ST25, ST36, ST37, BL25, LI11, BL32 and PC6 were treated by electroacupuncture or moxibustion. All articles reported that electroacupuncture or moxibustion treatment is significantly effective in reducing visceral hypersensitivity. Treatment mechanisms were studied, related to mast cell, serotonin (5-HT) and receptor (5-HT3R and 5-HT4R), substance P (SP), vasoactive intestinal polypeptide (VIP), c-fos positive cell, corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH), purinergic 2X (P2X)2, P2X3, P2X4, P2X7, N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor (NR1 and NR2B), prokinectin (PK) 1 and PK2. Conclusions : Evidences on acupuncture/moxibustion treatment for visceral hypersensitivity in animal studies warrant more research on effective acupoins, electro-acupuncture methods and treatment durations.
Keywords
visceral hypersensitivity; irritable bowel syndrome; acupuncture; electroacupuncture; moxibustion; experimental study; animal study;
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