研究经络本质的新途径

A new way for study of meridian essence

目的探索经络的物质本质的新途径。方法回顾分析了国内外近20年经络实质研究概况,并详细介绍了缝隙连接(GJ)、半通道的结构特点及其与经络的某些相似之处。结果针刺效应的产生与神经系统、内分泌系统、免疫系统以及结缔组织等密切相关;同一组织内和不同组织间相同和不同细胞间的GJ、半通道可能是机械性刺激信号(针刺)在体内转变为生物电信号或化学信号的结构基础。结论针刺效应是在腧穴接受刺激的条件下,以高密度的GJ、半通道作为物质基础,以细胞间液、组织间液为缓冲系统的神经、血管、内分泌、免疫等多个系统的综合反应。

Objective To explore a new way for study of meridian essence. Methods Review and analyze survey of studies of meridian essence at home and abroad in the last 20 years, and introduce structural characteristics and function of the gap junction channels, hemichannels as well as some similarities with meridians. Results The effects of acupuncture are related with the nerve system, endocrine system, immune system, connective tissue, and so on. Homocellular and/or heterocellular gap junction channels, hemichannels between the heterocells and homocells may be the structural substance by which mechanical signals similar to acupuncture can be translated into bioelectrical and/or biochemical signals. Conclusion The effects of acupuncture are comprehensive response of the nerve system, blood vessel system, endocrine system and immune system and other systems with the gap junction channels and hemichannel of high density as substance basis and the fluid between cells and tissues as the buffer system.