[Effect of Fushengong Decoction on the Expression of Nephrin mRNA in Kidney of Rats with Chronic Renal Failure].

Objective: To investigate the effect of Fushengong Decoction on the expression of nephrin mRNA in renal tissue of rats with chronic renal failure (CRF).

Methods: Fifty five male SD rats were randomly divided into five groups: control group, CRF model group, and low, medium and high Fushengong Decoction dose groups. Rats in control group were fed with standard chow, while the other four groups were fed with adenine to make CRF.

[Effects of electro-acupuncture on expression of triggering receptor expressed on myeloid cells 1 in ankle joint synovial tissue of acute gouty arthritis rats].

Objective: To investigate the effects of electro-acupuncture (EA) on the expression of triggering receptor expressed on myeloid cell (TREM)l in ankle joint synovial tissue of acute gouty arthritis (AGA) rats.

Methods: Forty male SD rats were randomly divided into 4 groups: normal, AGA, medication and EA group, 10 rats in each group. AGA model was established by induced monosodium urate (MSU) method, except the normal group.

[The effects of electro-acupuncture on the signaling pathway of TLR/MYD88 in ankle joint synovial tissue of acute gouty arthritis rats].

Objective: To investigate the effects of electro-acupuncture ( EA) on the related protein expression of the signaling pathway of the toll-like receptor2 (TLR2)/myeloid differentiation factor (MYD) 88 in ankle joint synovial tissue of acute gouty arthritis (AGA) rats.

Methods: Fifty male SD rats were randomly divided into 5 groups: normal group, SMD group, AGA model group, medication group and EA group, 10 rats in each group. SMD group established model by inducing SMD, other groups established AGA model by inducing monosodium urate, except the normal group.

[Our considerations about basic research and clinical translation based on experimental studies on acupuncture-induced blood-pressure reduction].

Basic research is an important component of acupuncture medicine, and is also the driving force for improving clinical practice. Acupuncture therapy has been used to treat hypertension for many years in China, and its underlying mechanism has also been progressively and partially explored, but its therapeutic effect remains controversial. Authors of the present paper summarize the current state of experimental researches on acupuncture treatment of hypertension from the establishment of hypertension model, acupoint selection, stimulation parameters, and related action mechanisms, and simultaneously found a disassocia- tion between the basic research and clinical practice, particularly in the selection of acupoints and stimulation parameters.

[Analysis on Cheng Dan-an's educational thought in his book Chinese acupuncturology].

Mr. CHENG Dan-an, a famous acupuncture master, is the beginner of "Chengjiang Acupuncturological School" in China. This school of thought has a far-reaching impact on current acupunturological education,and its educational thought and teaching features chiefly reflect in CHENG's works.

[Observation on therapeutic effects of acupoint injection of metoclopramide for postsurgical gastroparesis syndrome].

Objective: To observe the clinical effects of acupoint injection of metoclopramide for postsurgical gastroparesis syndrome (PGS).

Methods: A total of 46 patients with PGS(from abdominal surgery) were randomly divided into control and acupoint injection groups (n=23 in each group). Patients of the acupoint injection group were treated by injection of Metoclopramide (5 mg+ normal saline) into bilateral Zusanli (ST 36) and Weishu (BL 21) alternatively, while patients of the control group treated by injection of 10 mg of Metoclopramide into the deltoid muscle and gluteus maximus muscle alternatively.

[Reflection of dysmenorrhea in acupoint sanyinjiao (SP 6) region].

Objective: To observe the reflection of dysmenorrhea in acupoint Sanyinjiao (SP 6) region (body surface) so as to verify the relationship between the acupoint and uterus.

Methods: A total of 60 women (15-35 years in age) including 30 primary dysmenorrhea patients (test group) and 30 healthy subjects (control group) were enrolled in the present study. The visual analog scale (VAS) score and mechanical pain threshold of bilateral Sanyinjiao (SP 6) regions were detected to assess changes of skin sensitivity in subjects undergoing menstrual pain and in the non-menstrual period.

[Effect of electroacupuncture intervention on renal function and expression of renal beta-catenin in rats with chronic renal failure].

Objective: To observe the effect of electroacupuncture (EA) intervention on renal function and expression of renal beta-catenin in rats with chronic renal failure (CRF), so as to reveal its mechanism underlying improvement of CRF.

Methods: Male SD rats were randomly divided into normal, model and EA groups, with 10 rats in each group. CRF model was induced by feeding the rats with 0.

[Effect of electroacupuncture stimulation of back-shu points on expression of TNF-alpha and lipid peroxidation reaction in the liver tissue in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease rats].

Objective: To observe the effect of electroacupuncture (EA) stimulation (EAS) of back-shu acupoints on expression of tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha) and lipid peroxidase reaction in the liver in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) rats.

Methods: Wistar rats were randomly divided into normal group (n = 1), model group (n = 10), EAS group (n = 10) and medication group (n = 10). The NAFLD model was established by feeding the animals with high fat diet for 8 weeks.

[Effect of electroacupuncture of "Hegu" (LI 4)-"Taichong" (LR 3) on colonic nitric oxide synthase and glutathione peroxidase activity and nitric oxide content in depression rats].

Objective: To observe the effect of electroacupuncture (EA) on the activity of inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS), glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px) and the content of nitric oxide (NO) in colon tissue of depression rats, so as to reveal its mechanism in protecting colonic tissue under depression.

Methods: Forty male SD rats were equally randomized into normal, model, medication and EA groups. Depression model was established by using chronic unpredictable mild stress stimulation (forced ice-water swimming, electric shock, tail-clamping, etc) combined with lonely raising for 21 days.

[The point of view of moxibustion in the book, A General Survey of Moxibustion].

Objective: To study on academic point of view of the book, A General Survey of Moribustion.

Methods: Study academic thought of the book and clarify academic origin and characteristics of the book.

Conclusion: Processing of argyi leaf, manufacture of mugwort floss and size of moxa cone have a certain technique standards in the book.