Protective effect of electroacupuncture preconditioning at zúsānlĭ (足三里 ST36) on mitochondria in the intestinal ischemia/reperfusion injury

ConclusionThe results suggest the EA intervention has a protective effect upon mitochondria, preventing CYCS release and the subsequent activation of downstream apoptosis pathway. It is proposed that patients due to undergo gastrointestinal surgery get benefit from EA preconditioning at ST 36.
Source: World Journal of Acupuncture Moxibustion - Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research