Effect of electroacupuncture at Lower He-Sea points including Yanglingquan (GB 34) on nuclear factor- κB and interleukin-1β in guinea pigs with acute cholecystitis

ConclusionEA at the Lower He-Sea points of the stomach, large intestine, small intestine and gallbladder can produce curative effects on AC guinea pigs and reduced the inflammatory symptoms. Intervention effect of Yanglingquan (GB 34) on AC guinea pigs is superior to that of Zusanli (ST 36), Shangjuxu (ST 37) and Xiajuxu (ST 39). The mechanism of EA at Yanglingquan (GB 34) in treating AC may be regulating IL-1 β and NF-κB to control the inflammatory response and improve the gallbladder tissue damage.
Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science - Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research