Metallothionein-2 is associated with the amelioration of asthmatic pulmonary function by acupuncture through protein phosphorylation

ConclusionAcupuncture can significantly ameliorate RL, and the MT-2 mRNA and protein levels in lung tissue are increased during treatment. MT-2 significantly relaxes ASMCs and induces a series of protein phosphorylation. These phosphorylation changes, including Akt1 and CaMK2β, may play important roles in the therapeutic effects of acupuncture on asthma.
Source: Biomedicine and Pharmacotherapy - Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research