Effects of < em > Lizhong Tongmai < /em > acupuncture on TMAO, CD36 expression, and cholesterol deposition in atherosclerotic mice

CONCLUSIONS: The Lizhong Tongmai acupuncture can ameliorate aortic pathological changes, regulate blood lipid levels, reduce plasma TMAO level, inhibit CD36 protein expression in the aorta, and decrease cholesterol deposition. These effects may contribute to the therapeutic mechanism of EA in treating AS.PMID:38373762 | DOI:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20230606-0001
Source: Atherosclerosis - Category: Cardiology Authors: Source Type: research