Regulating Gut Flora Dysbiosis in Obese Mice by Electroacupuncture.

Recently, gut flora has been linked to the onset of obesity and has been shown to influence the host's metabolism. Acupuncture is a well-known agent used for the treatment of numerous diseases such as obesity. This study aimed to explore the impacts of electroacupuncture treatment on gut microbiota composition and function in obese mice.

[Effect of Puerarin on K+ channel of isolated ventricular myocyte in guinea pig].

Aim And Methods: To observe the effects of Puerarin on K+ channel of isolated ventricular myocyte in guinea pig.

Methods: Using inside-out configuration of patch-clamp single channel recording technique.

Results: Puerarin 20 micromol/L, 40 micromol/L, 80 microml/L could inhibit the open-close rate of K+ channel of isolated ventricular myocyte in guinea pig.